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439 pp.
| Scholastic |
September, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-42494-3$18.99
(2)
YARaven Cycle series.
In this darker second book (The Raven Boys), Gansey, Blue, and the search for Glendower take a backseat to the exploration of Ronan's and Adam's tortured personalities. Stiefvater's descriptive prose reveals a complicated plot, multiple viewpoints, and detailed backstories. Many mysteries remain, but the cliffhanger ending makes it clear that Glendower will resurface as the main focus of book three.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2014