The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater -- Restarting August 20th 2025

[Noella]

Chapter 29
(view spoiler)[They lived with Noah and didn't know he was a ghost/not alive? And they now notice they don't share classes or anything? Such strangers! (hide spoiler)]

[Noella]

Finished
(view spoiler)[I found this story unexciting and I didn't feel like Blue and the raven boys had rapport and suddenly they were "Blue's Raven Boys" ... And I knew Blue would be drawn to Gansey eventually and the visions seem to show that. I didn't like the character Blue, she takes things seriously but she's frankly boring. When she's put next to her psychic relatives, they seem more interesting and young at heart... (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Noella wrote: "About half way
It feels like nothing is happening and I'm bored! I feel like I'm still only being introduced to the characters."

The whole book felt like that to me, and the sequel.

[Noella]

The sequel as well?! :'(

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Yep, can't quite bring myself to read book 3 yet.

[[deleted user]]

I'm sorry that some of the most recent comments are not very inspiring... I hope this book is not as boring as it sounds... Will start it tonight see how far I get...

[[deleted user]]

So started the book before going to sleep.. Just barely got to chapter 1. I really gotta say I'm a little intrigued.

[Tayla]

sorry guys I am slacking so bad. I haven't been reading at all.

I have just been exhausted and fall asleep every time i pick up a book

[Nekomata]

Hello, I would like to request a restart for this book for Jan 27th, 2016. Please and thank you :D

[Abi]

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Reading from the 27th of January 2016

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[Eesh]

Starting chapter 3
This book is quite interesting. Sucks you right in.

[Eesh]

The writing is a bit too formal sometimes, isn't it? I get wanting to write mysteriously, but could you ease off on the almost-cryptic, twisty lines, Charlotte Bronte?

[Eesh]

Through chapter 13
(view spoiler)[At first, I'd thought Whelk might be a supporting character, but now I think he may be the bad guy. Or at least a bad guy. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Prologue
(view spoiler)[“You’re Maura’s daughter,” Neeve said, and before Blue could answer, she added, “This is the year you’ll fall in love.” Seems a bit cliché, don't you think? (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Ch1
(view spoiler)[“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve, Blue. Either you’re his true love,” Neeve said, “or you killed him.” Mehh. I really hope she kills him. I'm not in the mood for some true love nonsense. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Ch6
So many POVs are getting a little confusing.
(view spoiler)[WAIT HOW DID BLUE NOT RECOGNIZE GANSEY? I thought she saw him on St. Marks? (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Starting chapter 21
(view spoiler)[Finally, stuff is happening!
Well, stuff was happening before as well but it didn't feel that way. Things were a bit slow moving. I hope that's about to change now. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Feyde wrote: "Ch6
So many POVs are getting a little confusing.
[spoilers removed]"

She did, but he wasn't recognisable then. He had no outline and he was all blurred.

[Eesh]

On chapter 26
(view spoiler)[ The sudden strangeness is... strange. I'm having a hard time accepting it; it seems a bit out of place. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Mystery wrote: "Through chapter 13
[spoilers removed]"

Definitely
(view spoiler)[Well I never thought Whelk was a particularly good guy, but I suppose something happened after his friend (Czerny?) died. And now he turned evil? Maybe that's what Maura saw in him. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Starting chapter 16
(view spoiler)[“I’ve never told you
to do anything before, Blue. But I’m telling you now. Stay away
from them.”
I'm pretty sure she's going to stick closer, if anything. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Finished chapter 39
(view spoiler)[I am starting to hate Adam. Actually, screw starting, I HATE HIM. If, out of the good guys, some has to die, I hope it's him. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Finished!
(view spoiler)[I take back the hate thibg,I was just pissed at him. I still don't like him, though. And I still stand by the fact that if one of the good guys had to die, I would prefer it to be him. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Mystery wrote: "Finished!
[spoilers removed]"

WHAT NO
(view spoiler)[I like Adam Gansey should die!!! Lol (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Feyde wrote: "Mystery wrote: "Finished!
[spoilers removed]"

WHAT NO
[spoilers removed]"

Totally disagree!
(view spoiler)[Adam is incapable of not feeling sorry for himself. Not to mention, he's so self-absorbed!
Gansey is awesome. He's always trying to do his best to help everyone and, in return, he gets a friend who can't seem to see past his bank balance. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Mystery wrote: "Feyde wrote: "Mystery wrote: "Finished!
[spoilers removed]"

WHAT NO
[spoilers removed]"

Totally disagree!
[spoilers removed]"

That depends on how you see it, I guess.

(view spoiler)[Adam is a complex character, who doesn't feel he quite fits in. He, unlike Gansey, has depth and pride. He feels incapable, or undervalued, because his friend, one person in his life who is, well, rich keeps shoving it in Adam's face.
(Unknowingly, maybe, but still.)

Gansey thinks he's in this world to do everybody good, and IT GETS ON EVERYBODY'S NERVES. He always thinks he's doing the right thing, even when he isn't. Glendower is the only thing he really cares about. I'll admit he's not completely self obsessed like Adam said when they fought (It was something like 'So you can keep everything you own under the same roof?'), but his actions certainly seem like he is. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Feyde wrote: "Mystery wrote: "Feyde wrote: "Mystery wrote: "Finished!
[spoilers removed]"

WHAT NO
[spoilers removed]"

Totally disagree!
[spoilers removed]"

That depends on how you see it, I guess.

Adam is a ..."

Still disagee. But yeah, depends on how you see it.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Tayla]

im in

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Can't wait :)

[Marit]

definitely joining!

[Meaghan]

Joining you guys for this!

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Joining in!

[Gillian]

WOW creepy start love the readings :)

[Gillian]

chapter 18 This is a very different book to what I'm used to its all still really creepy but the characters are starting to come together. I can wait till you all start reading this book :)

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

@Gillian. You're fast lol. I won't be able to start till tomorrow. But it sounds like you like it. So I'm looking forward to it.

[Gillian]

Nicole wrote: "@Gillian. You're fast lol. I won't be able to start till tomorrow. But it sounds like you like it. So I'm looking forward to it."

I might swap to another book till you catch up ;)

[Kirsty]

Up to chapter 10: (view spoiler)[ So far I am really not enjoying this. The story seems really confusing and I don't really know what is happening. I really want to like this book as I know so many people love this series but at the moment, I am really not liking it. If it doesn't improve in the next 50-100 pages then I am seriously considering DNFing it. Which will be a shame as I rarely DNF books. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

I'm going to join :)

From what I see, you're enjoying it and it makes me more excited.

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Chapter 2: (view spoiler)[I'm loving the eerie mood so far. But I'm probably not going to reading this at 2am from now on. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

@Anna We're reading till chapter 7 today right?

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[ Gansey's an interesting character. I find it hard to picture him as the teenager. He seems to be well beyond his years. It's weird. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 6: (view spoiler)[ This chapter was hilarious! I thought Gansey would be the type of guy who could charm girls easily. Majority of male leads or love interests tend to be. It's refreshing to see the opposite of that from Gansey. I like Blue as well. I like how she wasn't afraid to stand up to Anglionby boys despite their status. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ I'm a little bit confused with the story and what the boys are really up. I hope things clear up soon. But I love the mystery of the whole thing. It makes me want to keep reading. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

@Nicole Yes, up to chapter 7. If any day you read more than that, just let me know; chapters are very short.

I'm really enjoying the eerie mood too. I especially liked the beginning of the book and how the theme was introduced. And by having multiple POVs it seems like the action moves faster and you also get to know more the characters.

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[I also like Gansey. I think that, at the moment, he's my favourite from the guys group. Though I want to know more about Noah (and I loved hisintroduction, the comment about his hands). I find Gansey very itneresting and different.
Oh, and that scene with Declan doesn't add anything to the plot, despite explaining Gansey's interest. (hide spoiler)]

I am also liking Blue and want to know more about her and her family.

[Gillian]

Chapter 29 sorry I'm going to have to finish this one so i can keep up with the people doing the 2nd book (view spoiler)[ They found Noah's body at last not that they knew he was dead lol (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

No problem. Thanks for reading with us :)

[[deleted user]]

@Gillian No worries. That just means you're liking it and that's great news!

[Gillian]

Anna wrote: "@Gillian No worries. That just means you're liking it and that's great news!"
lol i love it. its so spooky (view spoiler)[ Who killed Noah i wonder (hide spoiler)] looking forward to being able to chat to you all as you read the book :)

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

@Gillian I wonder about that. (view spoiler)[ To most people it would seem like a joke. But I wonder if Noah's actually already dead. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Finished Im really excited to chat to you about it as you go i should write down my questions lol I'm not going to put in a spoiler as don't want you peaking and spoiling the end all i will say is i loved it. Happy reading Girls ;)

[[deleted user]]

Nicole wrote: "@Gillian I wonder about that. [spoilers removed]"

Same. (view spoiler)[I'm very curious about him, I also want to know whether he's dead or not (I'm assuming he is), what happened with him and if the rest know anything. (hide spoiler)]

[Kirsty]

(view spoiler)[ This book is o confusing. I don't really like the multiple POVs and I would prefer to just read from Blue's POV as I think it would be less confusing for me. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]