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Review of The Raven Boys



I am giving this book 5/5 stars!

 Honestly, this book wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting it to take place in a different world, like The Cruel Prince, or for it to be something like Serpent & Dove where it took place on Earth, but it felt like a different world. This book didn't. This book felt like it took place here and now, and I loved it. 
The plot, the story, this whole book is so creative. I am all here for it! There is nothing I loved more than uncovering the mysteries with the boys and Blue. I was NOT expecting any of the magical elements to appear, and I was not expecting any of the twists that came. I didn't even see the ending coming! I was just too captivated by the book to see what was in front of me or not.
I am in love with all of the characters. Blue has some character growth, but I don't think she has as much growth as Ronan and Adam had. I think that Gansey and Noah had similar amounts of growth, and that they would be placed between Blue (last) and Ronan and Adam (first). I really enjoyed seeing all of their development, how their differences bring them together, and to see how their friendships function. The boys clearly have a deep connection with each other to where I think you could say they need each other. Blue being added to the group felt like another piece of the puzzle being put into place, rather than an outsider trying to weave their way into an impenetrable force. 
I'm so glad I gave this book a chance. Even though it felt a little too descriptive at first, it mellowed out and it is definitely one of my favorites. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
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Synopsis:
Honestly, this book wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting it to take place in a different world, like The Cruel Prince, or for it to be something like Serpent & Dove where it took place on Earth, but it felt like a different world. This book didn't. This book felt like it took place here and now, and I loved it. 
The plot, the story, this whole book is so creative. I am all here for it! There is nothing I loved more than uncovering the mysteries with the boys and Blue. I was NOT expecting any of the magical elements to appear, and I was not expecting any of the twists that came. I didn't even see the ending coming! I was just too captivated by the book to see what was in front of me or not.
I am in love with all of the characters. Blue has some character growth, but I don't think she has as much growth as Ronan and Adam had. I think that Gansey and Noah had similar amounts of growth, and that they would be placed between Blue (last) and Ronan and Adam (first). I really enjoyed seeing all of their development, how their differences bring them together, and to see how their friendships function. The boys clearly have a deep connection with each other to where I think you could say they need each other. Blue being added to the group felt like another piece of the puzzle being put into place, rather than an outsider trying to weave their way into an impenetrable force. 
I'm so glad I gave this book a chance. Even though it felt a little too descriptive at first, it mellowed out and it is definitely one of my favorites. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
Reading log: July 10, 2020 to July 12, 2020
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