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The Raven Boys, by Maggie Stiefvater

inkstained's review against another edition

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5.0

HOLY SHIT.

bentheoverlordsbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow....
So I had heard a few mixed things about this series, and even avid fans had said it was a slow read to start. I completely disagree with that. I was hooked from page 1. I loved the supernatural elements throughout this book which dripped with mystery and a strange sense of wonder, which was highlighted even more by Maggies amazingly lyrical writing style.

The characters were just wonderful. I loved Blue's quirkiness, and the relationship she had with her family. I loved Gansey and his intensity and passion for the mystery of Glendower, and his relationships with Adam, Ronan and Noah.
I feel however that Adam stole the book for me, I just loved the way he interacted with the crew, and how much his inner turmoil was eating a way at him. I loved how developed he was, and how real he was.

The only gripe I could say I had with the book (which is a small gripe) is that I wish the last few chapters weren't so rushed. I had to go back a reread a few bits because I had missed certain points due to the speed and abruptness of the end but I cannot wait to continue this series.

5/5 stars

beeliz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

zellburke's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Entertaining and magic filled. Chainsaw and the house of psychic women have my heart. 

Just hoping Gansey isn't still annoying when the series ends.

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danimarie21's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

4.75

madgogh's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

emmahansson's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

bookishtea's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

2.25

madmansbox's review against another edition

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5.0

Confort reread

saracat2's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25