Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

38 reviews

lilifane's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I adored it! I adored the story, the characters, the friendships, the found family aspect, the atmosphere, the mystery, the witchy magic, the small town setting. It has so many things I love in books, and I had no idea before I started reading! Aaaaaah! Finally, after almost 10 years, I understand the hype. Can't wait to continue the series. 
(I have to say, I could live without the "love" plot. Luckily, it's not very present. And I hope it won't become... love triangly. But I'm curious if it will actually mean what everyone thinks it means, or if there will be some twists there.) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, and Domestic abuse

grimmdark's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i enjoyed myself enormously. head over heels!! the characters, the prose, the universe, the characters, the plot, the CHARACTERS

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Gore, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Medical content, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

limiwh's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Blood, Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Self harm and Suicide attempt

myarae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Grief, Murder, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Body horror

gcjay1994's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Gives me Lost Boy vibes. I have mixed feelings on this book. It was one where I felt reluctant to pick it up, but enjoyed my time listening to it. At the same time, nothing really happens and there are a lot of unanswered questions (which I am sure are touched on in the next books). I just enjoyed it, but didn't love it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Mental illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

foxgloveinspace's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Death, and Gun violence

Minor: Alcohol, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

atlas_shruggs's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"Blue tried not to look at Gansey's boat shoes. She felt better about him as a person if she pretended he wasn't wearing them."
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This book holds my heart so fiercely in it's hands, and I love every bit of it. Coming back to the start of this series, my love for it is reawakened in full force. I fell in love with all the characters, the scenery, the writing, all over again. The slow pacing surprised me a bit, in my memory it felt like such a fast pace, but I savored every minute of it. The eerie yet beautiful atmosphere of the writing really pulls you into the book and makes you feel like you're really there, in Henrietta, exploring and experiencing everything right alongside the Gangsey. I also can't really pick a favourite character or couple, I just love everyone so so much. 
I honestly want to start rereading <i>The Dream Thieves</i> immediately, but alas it will have to wait. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Death, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Blood

laviedecoco's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood and Child abuse