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

[Tanaz]

Laura wrote: "I'm now near the 60% of the book and I have to say that I'm LOVING it. Since @Tanaz told me it wasn't like the typical YA book I had doubts about it but I'm definitely liking it.

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Oh you are gonna love it! I finished it yesterday and the ending is making me itch to read the second book. It's so addictive *_*

[Laura]

I finished the book yesterday night and I LOVED IT. Yes, it's a little bit slow but I didn't care (and believe me, I usually care lol). I loved all the characters and the story.

(view spoiler)[I could see Noah being dead since he was always cold and he actually said "I'M DEAD", I don't know why everyone was so surprised but I found it funny.

Ronan saying he took out Chainsaw from his dream makes me think that it has something to do with the second book because of the title. Maybe he has the ability to make things from dreams real? (hide spoiler)]

I NEED to read this second book but I'll have to wait until July

[Brittany]

So sorry that I haven't started this yet. I got really busy, but i am planning on starting it today. Glad you both enjoyed it though!

[Tanaz]

Laura wrote: "I finished the book yesterday night and I LOVED IT. Yes, it's a little bit slow but I didn't care (and believe me, I usually care lol). I loved all the characters and the story.

I could see Noah b..."

You guessed right about the ending! I read the blurb of the second book and realized that is exactly what the writer meant when Ronan said that in the end. I have read cliffhanger endings before but none like this!

[Brittany]

Started on Thursday and am 43 pages in. I'm really enjoying it so far! I've never read a book with clairvoyants in it, so it's really cool to read about that.

[Abi]

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Reading from the 19th of September 2016

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[Danielle]

I'd love to join :)

[Katy]

I was just about to start this, so I'll wait until Monday and read along!

[Abi]

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Reading from the 4th of November 2016

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[cersei]

Chapter 3, I'm not sure how I'm feeling about his. Ronan seems like he's kinda a douche, but there's time to come back from that. I don't know how I feel about blue's mother either. Who knows maybe I end up loving it. I'm going out but I plan to get to at least chapter 15 tonight :)

[Tayla]

Hey so sorry i have been sick and unable to read

[cersei]

it's okay i'm struggling with a nanowrimo so i haven't been able to get too far into the novel

[Christina]

Morgan and I will be reading the Raven Boys on 15th Dec :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting February 3rd 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Cami]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ I don't know about this. I'm rereading it to give it another chance but the beginning is kind of slow. Not to mention that Blue's life sucks (hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[ I always heard that this series has male characters with strong friendship bonds, but I don't see it?? It more seems they're together to not be loners than genuinely being bros with each other. Maybe as the series progresses there will be some character development? (hide spoiler)]

[Cami]

Alex wrote: "Chapter 9 [spoilers removed]"

I feel the exact same way! I finished the book and I'm not seeing this hype that everyone else has.

[Cami]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ Blue's whole family is WEIRD. I mean, your sanity only goes so far when living with psychic women, telling you that you're going to kill your true love. That probably scares the crap out of you. I'd probably stay away from guys in general. Gansey seems liked the only sane-ish one, despite his paranoia and his endless search for a dead Welsh king. I want to see what purpose the rest of his brothers serve, cuz 3 more is way too many (hide spoiler)]

[Cami]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[ All of this spiritual control and otherworldy vibe I'm getting is creeping me out. I actually think that Gansey and Blue are perfect for each other because they both seem like introverts (or maybe not, I have no emotional connection to the characters). Also, Ronan reminds me of my younger sister. Always trying to push me to my limits. When Gansey introduced Blue to Helen, and Ronan found Blue's recording, I thought for sure Gansey to knock Ronan out. (hide spoiler)]

[Cami]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[ How can you live with someone not knowing they're a ghost? I was actually wondering if anyone them were actually alive lol. This is very odd. And I think I may like Adam more than Gansey, or maybe it's pity because Gansey might win this love triangle I see forming. (hide spoiler)]

[Cami]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I wish I could say that the ending was good then I could give a 3, but I honestly didn't care. One thing I would have never guessed is that Whelk killed Noah. I also just realized that Blue didn't sense Noah? He's a ghost! Anywayssssss, this book was just not my cup of tea. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

I started this over. I hope that's ok...

10.0% (view spoiler)[ Well that kinda sucks... Blue will find her true love but he will die soon after. Oh yeah and she finds out who it is. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

40.0% (view spoiler)[ Well I'd be mad too if someone knew something g but didn't want to help me. He did ask her to be honest though. What is the deal with the damn Raven and what is Ronan feeding her??? (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

60.0% (view spoiler)[ What the? What happened to that kid? Sooo if he is supposed to live how is he gonna die? If he already die? Ugh I'm confused!! (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

95.0% (view spoiler)[ Are you serious. Out of all of them I only really liked Adam!! But no... he has to go a be stupid! (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Finished... all's well that ends well... My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[[deleted user]]

Cami wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I thought Gansey was kinda weird too. I don't really care for blue and her family either. Way too May girls in one place lol (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Cami wrote: "Chapter 31 [spoilers removed]"

Right... (view spoiler)[ I admit I didn't see that coming either. It just didn't hint Noah was a ghost. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Cami wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Likewise. I'm surprised I kept up with it.

[Cami]

Cinthia wrote: "Cami wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

Lol I know girls are so overwhelming. Especially since they're all clairvoyant.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting February 15th 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Sharon]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[ To think that Adam might have been abused by his family breaks my heart. I hope that it's not true. Also, something is up with Noah. Poor guys, they are messed up, but I love them anyways. This is a really interesting read. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 20: (view spoiler)[ This is a slow-paced book, but I am actually enjoying it, which is not usually what happens. I want to know who Blue will choose as her true love. Hehe...I think it is Gansey. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 30: (view spoiler)[ Whoa! What??? Noah is dead??? That is shocking news. What's more shocking is the fact he was Mr. Whelk's friend. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ This was again a 5 stars for me. It was a fantastic character driven book. The characters were amazing. I love all of the boys and Blue was awesome. I loved this paranormal/supernatural read! I'm excited for The Dream Thieves! (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 5th of March 2017

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[Wolf (Alpha)]

Starting February 15th

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[I think that this book is very interesting so far. I hope that Adam wasn't truly abused by his family. I feel so bad for him. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 20: (view spoiler)[Love this book so far. I hope that Blue chooses Gansey. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Sharon wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

Me too.

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Chapter 30: (view spoiler)[NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Noah is dead. I can;t believe that he and Mr. Whelk were buddies. (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I really enjoyed this book. Blue was amazing and I like that she was dtrong-spirited. I can't wait to read the next book. (hide spoiler)]

[Annemarie]

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Reading from the 5th of M..."

I'd love to join

[Michelle]

Going to start this one a little early (:

[Annemarie]

I just started this book today, and I'm up to chapter 22 now.
At first I wasn't sure what I thought about it, since I had expected something so different from the title and the cover. It had been too long since I read the description
But once I got more into the story, that passed and now I really love it.

(view spoiler)[ I'm not sure whether or not I like Blue yet. She has a weird idea of cool, but I feel like I still know very little about her, what she is like. I know she's not psychic and I know she makes her own clothes... But other than that she is still rather flat.

I love all four of the Raven boys, though Noel the least since I feel, like with Blue, that I don't know anything about him, and that just makes him one of the least interesting characters right now (even though he has so much potential)
Adam, Rowan and Gansey all have personalities and quirks, they keep me interested and excited to learn more about them. I hope Adam finds the courage to get out of his abusive home
And I really hope Gansey learns how money works someday.
Rowan is so far my favourite character because he's the most intriguing. I want to know what happened to his father and if he had anything to do with it.

The story itself is right up my alley, with the ley lines and tarot cards and all these things I absolutely love, yet am not quite sure if I believe in. I've always been interested in these things, and honestly the kind of quest they are going on, I just which I had the time and money to go on one of my own. To find proof that magic truly exists in the world. A girl can dream. (hide spoiler)]

[Ariel]

Up to chapter 5
(view spoiler)[ why are there so many characters! At this point I Ann struggling to keep up with all of this. (hide spoiler)]

[Annemarie]

I just finished it, and I love it.

(view spoiler)[ I do wonder what exactly Adam sacrificed, but I guess we'll find out in the next books. I loved the Characters. I'm glad we learned so much more about Noah, it was so interesting that he was actually dead. I'm also very glad this book didn't focus on love and silly love triangles, which seems to be the norm for a lot of YA these days. (hide spoiler)]

[Ariel]

Chapter 15
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Dragging myself through this book. I'm a little confused about the boys. It's like the are so old, but they are young. And how does one become interested in what they are looking for at such a young age?? I'm excited Gansey and Blue finally know who the other is. (hide spoiler)]

[Annemarie]

Ariel wrote: "Chapter 15

Dragging myself through this book. I'm a little confused about the boys. It's like the are so old, but they are young. And how does one become interested in what they are looking for at..."

I was interested in these things at elementary school, so it is possible. I could do nothing but go to the library and read books though xD

[Michelle]

Ariel wrote: "Up to chapter 5
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Up to chapter 5 as well: (view spoiler)[I actually like that there are a lot of characters; I find myself enjoying books with one or two (or even three) main characters less and less. I like having different point of views, and I think I'm getting that, especially from Adam. (hide spoiler)]

[Ariel]

Chapter 22
(view spoiler)[ Ronan creeps me out so badly. I don't like how pushy and rude he is, especially towards Blue. I'm curious to see where this is going with the ley lines and Blue/Adam/Gansey (hide spoiler)]