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cowardlyteaman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
So, I absolutely love this book. Perhaps even more than the first one. Yeah, this one was way more fun.
I love Ronan's POV! He's such an interesting character, and though he's «edgy» in a way, I don't feel like it goes overboard.
I also adore the Gray Man. I love to read about him,and I think his dynamic with Maura works well.
The only thing I have to say is that ... well, I frankly cannot stand Blue. Maybe I'm just a misogynist, but that girl and her entire family (with the exception of Maura) is just not it for me. Frankly, her entire plot could've just been removed, because so far I don't really see the relevance.
However, back to my beloved birds and Welsh Kings——
Dwi'n caru ti, Glyndŵr.🫶 I'm learning Welsh and adore the references to Anglo-Saxons and Celts here. A bit confused about why they're looking for a mediaeval old Welsh fart in Virginia, but I'll accept it.
And Chainsaw, I love her, too.
Having serious homosexual feelings for Joseph Kavinsky. I don't want to talk about it.
The nightmare corvid monsters are cool, too. 10/10
So, this book is definitely recommended! I may or may not be the only person who dislikes Blue, I dunno, but don't let her stop you from reading this.
I love Ronan's POV! He's such an interesting character, and though he's «edgy» in a way, I don't feel like it goes overboard.
I also adore the Gray Man. I love to read about him,
The only thing I have to say is that ... well, I frankly cannot stand Blue. Maybe I'm just a misogynist, but that girl and her entire family (with the exception of Maura) is just not it for me. Frankly, her entire plot could've just been removed, because so far I don't really see the relevance.
However, back to my beloved birds and Welsh Kings——
Dwi'n caru ti, Glyndŵr.🫶 I'm learning Welsh and adore the references to Anglo-Saxons and Celts here. A bit confused about why they're looking for a mediaeval old Welsh fart in Virginia, but I'll accept it.
And Chainsaw, I love her, too.
Having serious homosexual feelings for Joseph Kavinsky. I don't want to talk about it.
The nightmare corvid monsters are cool, too. 10/10
So, this book is definitely recommended! I may or may not be the only person who dislikes Blue, I dunno, but don't let her stop you from reading this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Drug abuse, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Drug use, and Child abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, and Death of parent
paper_queen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Initial Response
Oh my word...WHAT EVEN.
High Lights
- I don't even know guys. It was amazing. Amazing. A++ sequel, 11/10, highly recommend.
- My brain is not functioning properly, thanks to NaNo, so this is the review you all get.
- I guess...if you read the first one, you read this one?
- *thumbs-up*
- Noah is precious, can we get more Noah, please? He was like, barely in it, and I need more of him in my life.
- These characters, man. They are just wonderful in so many ways. The Gray Man is my favorite hit man, hands down. Ronan is Ronan, and that's okay. Gansey is so confuzzled and he just wants things just so and just give it to him. He needs some semblance of peace, please.
- Adam is adorable. <333
- I can't with this series. Done.
Low Lights
- There's the swearing...really kind of disappointing. There was so much of it, it really upset me. But if you can look past that (and a few other, minor suggestive things), it has a heart of gold.
Conclusion
*brain is dead* What even is this review trying to be, I'm sorry my brain is just fried okay. If you read the first one, you're probably gonna wanna read this one. It'll just happen like that. I had only planned to give The Raven Boys a try, and now I'm hooked. READ THE BOOK AND BE HAPPEH. :)
Oh my word...WHAT EVEN.
High Lights
- I don't even know guys. It was amazing. Amazing. A++ sequel, 11/10, highly recommend.
- My brain is not functioning properly, thanks to NaNo, so this is the review you all get.
- I guess...if you read the first one, you read this one?
- *thumbs-up*
- Noah is precious, can we get more Noah, please? He was like, barely in it, and I need more of him in my life.
- These characters, man. They are just wonderful in so many ways. The Gray Man is my favorite hit man, hands down. Ronan is Ronan, and that's okay. Gansey is so confuzzled and he just wants things just so and just give it to him. He needs some semblance of peace, please.
- Adam is adorable. <333
- I can't with this series. Done.
Low Lights
- There's the swearing...really kind of disappointing. There was so much of it, it really upset me. But if you can look past that (and a few other, minor suggestive things), it has a heart of gold.
Conclusion
*brain is dead* What even is this review trying to be, I'm sorry my brain is just fried okay. If you read the first one, you're probably gonna wanna read this one. It'll just happen like that. I had only planned to give The Raven Boys a try, and now I'm hooked. READ THE BOOK AND BE HAPPEH. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Sexual content
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