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The Raven Boys

byMaggie Stiefvater

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy fantasy with strong character development and supernatural elements.

Topics MagicParanormal abilitiesFriendshipProphecyMysteryLoveTeenagersSecretsDestinySupernaturalIdentity
MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious
Female protagonist
RomanceMajor Subplot
The first electrifying book in Maggie Stiefvater's TheRaven Cycle series."There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spiriton St. Mark's Eve... Either you're his true love... or you killed him."Part of a clairvoyant family, Blue has spent sixteen years beingtold that if she kisses her true love, he will die.So when she meets Gansey's spirit on the corpse road, Blue knowsthat either he is her true love - or she has killed him.The boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. Hisname is Gansey, and he is a student at Aglionby, a wealthy localprivate school. With three other mysterious and privileged boys,he is on a quest to find the grave of Glendower - a Welsh king buriedsomewhere on a Virginia ley line. Whoever finds him will begranted a supernatural favour.Never before has Blue felt such magic around her. But is Ganseyreally her true love - the one she is destined to kill?Blue never fully believed in the prophecy. But as she is caughtup in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's notso sure anymore.Absolutely addictive writing for teen girls... and grown-up girls...Magic, mystery and adventure at every turnFrom the bestselling author of Shiver, Lingerand Forever which all debuted at #1 on the UK book bestsellerchartsFilm rights to The Raven Cycle have been acquired PRAISE FOR MAGGIE STIEFVATER BOOKSThe Raven Boys:A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year 2012"Stiefvater is a master storyteller." - USA Today"A dizzying paranormal romance tinged with murder and Welsh mythology."- The Los Angeles Times"Simultaneously complex and simple, compulsively readable, marvelouslywrought." - Kirkus Reviews"A tour de force... such a memorable read." - Publishers Weekly "One unexpected and wonderful surprise after another... a marvelof imagination." - Booklist"The Raven Boys is an incredibly rich and unique tale, a supernaturalthriller of a different flavor... Fans have been salivatingfor Stiefvater's next release and The Raven Boys delivers." -School Library Journal "Equal parts thriller and mystery, with a measured dash of romancesprinkled on top... Maggie has woven such a unique, intriguingnarrative that I struggled for comparisons." - MTV.com Blue Lily, Lily Blue:"Blue Lily, Lily Blue is, simply, a triumph." - Booklist "Expect this truly one-of-a-kind series to come to a thunderingclose." - Kirkus Reviews "We have not yet finished loving these characters and exploringtheir world." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Stiefvater's razor-sharp characterizations, drily witty dialogue,and knack for unexpected metaphors and turns of phrase makefor sumptuous, thrilling reading... Readers will snap up the finalinstallment the second it's available." - Publishers Weekly "The prose is crisp and dazzling and the dialogue positively crackles."- School Library Journal The Scorpio Races:"Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." - Kirkus Reviews"An utterly compelling read." - Publishers Weekly"Filling it with loving descriptions of wet, wind-tossed Thisbyas well as exciting equine action, Stiefvater has created a thrillingbackdrop for the love story that blooms...A book appealingto lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and actionadventurealike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." -School Library Journal #1 New York Times bestselling Shiver trilogy:"A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love....Stiefvaterskillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolvesis interesting and original while her characters are refreshinglywilling to use their brains to deal with the challengesthey face." - Publishers Weekly"Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytellingand dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believableand enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poeticat times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages."- Bookpage.com"This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not onlyan excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but isalso a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, willhave teens clamoring for the third and final entry." - VOYA

Language

en

Published on

19/09/2012

Pages

420

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781407134611

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