The Raven Cycle Series by Maggie Stiefvater - Restarting June 6th AND July 6th 2019

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Now that the ley lines around Cabeswater have been woken, nothing for Ronan, Gansey, Blue, and Adam will be the same.

Ronan, for one, is falling more and more deeply into his dreams, and his dreams are intruding more and more into waking life.

Meanwhile, some very sinister people are looking for some of the same pieces of the Cabeswater puzzle that Gansey is after...

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Just started. Only about two chapters in, but it's really good. Love all the boys and blue. And the Gray Man. Intriguing.

[Jordan]

I didn't have time to start today, but ill definitely start it when I wake up in the morning!

[C.P.]

Yay! Excited to discuss it with you!

[Rachelle]

Hope you guys don't mind but I'd like to join your buddy read. I'm about to start reading the sequel as well :)

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We'd love to have you join us. :)

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Through chapter 16. I liked the first book a lot, but I'm loving this. (view spoiler)[What's going on with Cabeswater? Is Adam doing this? And the Gray Man is creepy. I wonder what exactly he's doing. And Ronan's dreams...

Also, it was so funny when Ronan threw Noah out the window. I was laughing so hard. And Gansey is great. I love these characters.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

It'd be great to have you join us Rachelle! I'm about to start this now, hopefully I can get a lot read today.

[Jordan]

Just finished chapter four. The cover for this book is so beautiful! Ugh I'd forgotten how much I loved all of the boys and Blue in the first book and all of those feelings have come rushing back. (view spoiler)[ The premise of Ronan pulling items out of his dreams. I'm starting to wonder if there's more to Declan than it seems? I'm very suspicious of him. The Gray Man is so creepy but intriguing, I want to know more about him, who he is and his motives. (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "Just finished chapter four. The cover for this book is so beautiful! Ugh I'd forgotten how much I loved all of the boys and Blue in the first book and all of those feelings have come rushing back. ..."

Yes, to everything you said! This book is so good o far.

[Jordan]

I've finished chapter 8. I'm already loving this book! (view spoiler)[ I don't think Ronan's dad's will was fair, stopping them from seeing their mom just seems wrong to me. But I'm loving learning more about Ronan and his dreams, I don't feel like we found a lot out about him in the first book but in this one i think we will. I'm really curious as to why Kavinsky gave Ronan those bracelets? and to who Gray Man's brother is, I feel like it's someone we know. (hide spoiler)]

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Through chapter 20. (view spoiler)[So Ronan's mom is a dream creation. No wonder they were forced away from the house. And that creature was creepy.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "I've finished chapter 8. I'm already loving this book! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I'm wondering the same things about Kavinsky and the Gray Man. I think there have to be some connections we already know about.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

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Through chapter 25 (view spoiler)[Gansey is starting to like Blue now. Not sure how things are gonna go with Adam around. The love story aspect isn't huge, so I hope there isn't an annoying love triangle.

So the Gray Man is searching for the Greywaren. Is it supposed to be something Ronan has? And what exactly does Declan know? He knows about the dreams and such, but how much else?<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Just finished chapter 12. (view spoiler)[ I thought it was really nice to see Ronan doing something nice for Adam in getting his rent lowered. Also, why is the ley line surging? I'm so curious to find out! I think that Blue should tell Adam why she can't kiss him otherwise I think it'll push them apart. Ronan throwing Noah out of the window was hilarious! Ronan's dreams are so creepy, but I'm wondering because it skipped from Ronan's dream to the Gray Man's is that an important link or just coincidence? (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "Just finished chapter 12. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Blue definitely needs to tell Adam. And I loved when Ronan threw Noah out the window! So funny. Also, you know how these guys feel about coincidences, so I'm thinking that must be important.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Courtney wrote: "Through chapter 16. I liked the first book a lot, but I'm loving this. What's going on with Cabeswater? Is Adam doing this? And the Gray Man is creepy. I wonder what exactly he's doing. And Ronan's..."

Just finished chapter 16. (view spoiler)[ the Gray Man visiting Blue's house is strange, what drew him there and what did they mean when they said they knew what Blue's mom was keeping her eye on? I'm not sure if Adam is the cause of it but I feel like he has a big connection with the whole thing. (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "Courtney wrote: "Through chapter 16. I liked the first book a lot, but I'm loving this. What's going on with Cabeswater? Is Adam doing this? And the Gray Man is creepy. I wonder what exactly he's d..."

(view spoiler)[I feel like Adam is invovled somehow, but maybe doesn't realize it. I think it must be dream related. I'm not sure what's happening between the Gray Man and Maura. Seems odd.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

Jordan wrote: "I've finished chapter 8. I'm already loving this book! [spoilers removed]"

Finally got to reading this book and I love it! I do need a refresher since its been a while since I read the first one so I read up to chapter 8. (view spoiler)[Blue never told the boys that if she kisses the one she loves then they will die right? I am assuming since she dodged Adam's kiss. Also maybe Kavinsky is the brother of Gray Man haha or maybe not. That could be a long shot. I'm going to continue to read more. (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

She has told Gansey but no-one else. I was thinking the same about Kavinsky though!

Just finished chapter 24. (view spoiler)[ i like how we are seeing Ronan's vulnerability in his dreams and can sympathise with him. I didnt see it coming that Niall was like Ronan and took his mom out of a dream but i also think that he could be making a mistake if he brings his mom back. Who is the French guy looking for Greywaren? I just discovered that i dislike Orla quite a lot, she seems like an attention seeker, and im not too pleased about a love triangle! (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "She has told Gansey but no-one else. I was thinking the same about Kavinsky though!

Just finished chapter 24. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I really don't want a love triangle! And I'm wondering about the French guy as well...<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

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Through chapter 32 (view spoiler)[So Ronan is the Greywaren. Things could get very interesting with the Gray Man. And Blue and Noah's kiss was quite interesting. I feel bad for Adam though, now that she's admitted to herself she likes Gansey and not Adam.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

Courtney wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Courtney wrote: "Through chapter 16. I liked the first book a lot, but I'm loving this. What's going on with Cabeswater? Is Adam doing this? And the Gray Man is creepy. I wonder what..."

(view spoiler)[Yeah that dream with Ronan and Adam's blood is crazy! Guess we're about find out the consequences of Adam sacrificing himself soon. I also forgot how he annoying he is when he compares himself to Gansey. I don't hate him but he needs to let the boys help him out and let go of his pride. Also I almost thought that the Orphan girl is the other thing that Ronan brought back from his dream. I'm curious about her. (hide spoiler)]

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Through chapter 46 (view spoiler)[So Kavinsky is a Greywaren too. I thought there had to be something up with his forgery. And what about the Gray Man and his boss? And Muara. This is getting crazy. And what is going on with Adam?<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

from chapter 22 (view spoiler)[Aww learning about Ronan's mom is so sad. I really hope he can wake her from her sleep so that he and his brothers can have a mom again. That's crazy how his father basically dreamed about his wife! (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Just finished chapter 31. (view spoiler)[ i thought that Greywaren was going to be the puzzle box when those two men mentioned a box but to find out that it's Ronan! Do you guys think that the Gray Man really likes Maura or does he have ulterior motives? Im curious as to who ransacked his room... i agree with you Courtney about feeling bad for Adam now that she knows she likes Gansey. But her kiss with Noah was sweet! (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "Just finished chapter 31. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[It's so hard to tell with the Gray Man! I kind of think he really likes her, but I don't know. And you're right, I haven't put much thought into who trashed his room...interesting.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

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Through chapter 54 (view spoiler)[Blue and Gansey are rather adorable together. I really like Adam though, even if he's extremely frustrating. I don't want their liking each other to ruin their friendship with him. And I know they said it wouldn't but really.

And this stuff with the Gray Man and his brother is getting intense! And Kavinsky has created people!<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

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Just finished. Man, what a book that was. So excited for book three! (view spoiler)[So Ronan likes Adam...not sure I really saw that coming. I guess it's not a complete surprise. And Maura is trapped underground? This is going to get crazy. And all of the stuff with the Gray Man. I guess we'll see him in the next book as well. So much is happening!<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

Jordan wrote: "Just finished chapter 31. [spoilers removed]"


(view spoiler)[ I think the Gray Man does like Maura but know he shouldn't. I'm really starting to enojoy Maura's scenes since the he arrived. I thought it was the Gray Man who trashed the room trying to find Ronan since he's is the Greywaren. I felt bad for Adam too when Blue realized she doesn't have feelings for him but a part of me really wanted them to work out. This is just going to be another thing that Adam will be jealous of Gansey. The kiss was so sweet, but I think Blue and Noah are better off as besties! (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Just finished chapter 37. (view spoiler)[ I think Adam is definitely the cause of all the power surges and odd things happening, but why is he behaving so differently all of a sudden? I think that Ronan might be gay because he got too defensive and angry when Kavinsky made the comment about whether Gansey topped or bottomed and just other hints towards it, I might be wrong but who knows. I had a feeling that Kavinsky knew about Ronan's dreams but I didn't see it coming that he was a Greywaren too! (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Just finished chapter 49. (view spoiler)[ I'm so curious as to who the Gray Man's boss is, I feel like its someone we know but I don't have any suspicions on who it could be. I love seeing Ronan happy and without any worries. I didn't see it coming that Kavinsky is the reason that Cabeswater has disappeared. I feel really sorry for Adam at the end of that chapter because he really loves Blue and she was extremely harsh in how she told him. (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "Just finished chapter 37. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[There is definitely some interesting stuff coming concerning all of this. And Adam was rally strange through most of this.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Just finished! I really want to buy and read the third book now. (view spoiler)[ Well I was right about Ronan being gay, but I didn't see it coming that he liked Adam! I agree about everything going to be crazy. I felt so sorry for Ronan when he found out that the Gray Man had killed his father. Kavinsky's death was a shock, I was hoping to find out more about him. It seemed like Kavinsky was gay as well and liked Ronan and it would have been good to see how that played out. (hide spoiler)]

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Jordan wrote: "Just finished! I really want to buy and read the third book now. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Definitely wasn't really expecting him to like Adam. And that's going to be odd with the Gray Man around now. Makes for some intense situations.<\spoiler>

Me and a few others are planning to buddy read book three starting the 26th, so if you get it you should join us. :) (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

from chapter 39 (view spoiler)[Kavinsky being a Greywaren totally blows my assumption working with Gray Man. I guess now he is also a target. The fight between Gansey and Adam was bound to happen since Adam has so much bottled up. However when he said he got Blue by himself made me feel sad and laugh since Gansey is the one who went up to her for Adam and now we know how she feels about him. (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

(view spoiler)[ Gansey may have gone up to her but he didnt do a good job and she wasnt interested until she spoke to Adam herself, so in a way he did get her himself. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

done! (view spoiler)[ That fight between Blue and Adam was sad to read. She could've done a better job but it is a good thing he knows now. Kavinsky totally did have feelings for Ronan but he was jealous of Gansey even though Ronan really likes Adam. It explains a lot since he was the one who got him to move out of his parents house and lowered the tuition. Now that he admits makes it so real! Idk how I feel about Adam and Ronan though, I'm still a bit sad for Blue and Adam. I thought Gray Man's brother would have been important but his death was quick. I hope Ronan is able to mend his relationship with Declan now that they have their mother back. (hide spoiler)]

@Jorndan- Oh you're right. Gansey didn't make the best first impression.

I can't wait to read the 3rd one :)

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Rachelle wrote: "done! [spoilers removed]

@Jorndan- Oh you're right. Gansey didn't make the best first impression.

I can't wait to read the 3rd one :)"

(view spoiler)[I was a bit sad about the whole Adam/Blue thing as well. Blue and Gansey are rather cute together though. I just hope that one day Adam can be ok with that. If Gansey lives...I was expecting more from the Gray Man's brother as well. But I think they Gray Man will continue to play a large part, so I guess he was supposed to be the focus and not so much his connections. (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Finally I'm starting :-) hoping to finish by end of day tomorrow :-) I'm so excited because you all liked it better than the first book, and I think I like the first book better than you all!

[Berit☀️✨]

Just finished chapter 3 I have to agree the gray man is very creepy! Going to read until I fall asleep, do I want to go to sleep, will someone visit my dreams? LOL!

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Just be careful what you take out of those dreams, Berit! It can get a bit frightening.

[Berit☀️✨]

LOL I already woke up, I'm reading RN, Adam is being all proud about money and(view spoiler)[ Blue still won't kiss them, and yes I will be careful what I take from my dreams ;-) maybe I'll dream about something great! Wonder if Adam is who she will pick, still a bit confused on that. (hide spoiler)]

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Berit wrote: "LOL I already woke up, I'm reading RN, Adam is being all proud about money and[spoilers removed]"

You shouldn't be too confused for much longer.

[Berit☀️✨]

Chapter 20 there at the farm, would you not be a bit creeped out?(view spoiler)[All the animals sleeping, and that big bird thing that attack them, yikes! (hide spoiler)]

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Yes, it would be a bit creepy. (view spoiler)[Ronan can definitely dream io some creepy stuff. Those things that attack are just strange.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

It's getting even creepier!

[Berit☀️✨]

I love that she has a pink switchblade :-) (view spoiler)[Wow! This dream stuff is crazy! I wish I could pull a car out of my dreams. I always liked Ganzy (hide spoiler)]

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Berit wrote: "I love that she has a pink switchblade :-) [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[The dream stuff is crazy. Cars...people...there really is no limit.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Berit☀️✨]

Courtney wrote: "Berit wrote: "I love that she has a pink switchblade :-) [spoilers removed]"

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Courtney wrote: "Berit wrote: "I love that she has a pink switchblade :-) [spoilers removed]"

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There really is not a limit!