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abitbetterbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I loved this book because it was Maggie Stiefvater, and because I was so thrilled about being back in this world, but I’m not sure if I’m sold on the actual premise & conflict of this series so far plot-wise. There’s just something missing that’s keeping me from falling in 100% but I can’t quite put my finger on it; it may just be that this is the first book of a trilogy and it’s heavy on set-up for the following books.
As always, Will Patton’s narration continues to be the highlight ofmy life this book and brings the depth of Stiefvater’s lush writing to the foreground. There’s something so unique about the way his voice lends so perfectly to Ronan in particular, but the tonal changes he adopts between different chapters depending on who we’re following is just so immersive and emotional.
I know I’m far from the first person to say this, but I do wish that Adam had been more present in this story. It makes sense that Gansey and Bkue are a bit more distant, but I hated feeling like Adam was there but slightly out of reach. Maybe that’s exactly how Ronan feels and that’s the point, but I selfishly wanted them to be working together against a bigger problem, like the set of Horror Movie Twins they truly are.
As always, Will Patton’s narration continues to be the highlight of
I know I’m far from the first person to say this, but I do wish that Adam had been more present in this story. It makes sense that Gansey and Bkue are a bit more distant, but I hated feeling like Adam was there but slightly out of reach. Maybe that’s exactly how Ronan feels and that’s the point, but I selfishly wanted them to be working together against a bigger problem, like the set of Horror Movie Twins they truly are.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
pjv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
thoseoldcrows23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This first book is far more plot heavy than The Raven Cycle ever was, and the atmosphere is less in your face; both of which are facts I think may lower this book in some readers minds. However, for me the selling point of this world has always been the characters, and on that front Stiefvater has lost none of her charm. I will admit I miss the the old cast terribly, but by the books end I found myself deeply attached to the new characters introduced here, and very invested in the story itself. I'm really looking forward to book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
zannayo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident
whatapeach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Murder
wolfst4r's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i would die for ronan lynch
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
booksandstardust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicide, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking
adamparrishlover's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Murder
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
scrubsandbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a reread for me since I had read this when it first came out and then I didn't read it again and the other two books had already come out.
I loved it then, I still love it now. Jordan and Hennessy are amazing additions to this one, I loved reading more about both Declan and Matthew, I even thoroughly enjoyed reading about Declan and Jordan's budding relationship which was a complete surprise to me. My favorite aspect of this was the relationships between siblings which seems to be my reader wheelhouse when it comes to series books.
I loved it then, I still love it now. Jordan and Hennessy are amazing additions to this one, I loved reading more about both Declan and Matthew, I even thoroughly enjoyed reading about Declan and Jordan's budding relationship which was a complete surprise to me. My favorite aspect of this was the relationships between siblings which seems to be my reader wheelhouse when it comes to series books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent