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norgey's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
This one was slower for me. I didn’t know how interested in Ronan I would be considering I didn’t care for him much in the first book. But around halfway, even if it was a little slow, I found myself invested in the characters and their lives and choices.
I love Gansey so much it hurts.
I love Gansey so much it hurts.
aptaige's review against another edition
4.75
Definitely one of my favorites of the series.
Finding out more about Ronan UGH heartbreaking but also so interesting.
Bluesey my loves
Finding out more about Ronan UGH heartbreaking but also so interesting.
Bluesey my loves
gcarney15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
samt03's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Still one of my favourite books
fantasynovel's review against another edition
5.0
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If anything, I enjoyed this more than "The Raven Boys". "Dream Thieves" absolutely sunk into my heart.
Ronan: I believe there weren't any Ronan chapters in the first book, though I'd have to check to make sure, so we really get inside his head in a way we couldn't before. And I am so, so happy we do. I could read about Ronan drag racing all. Day. I would read an entire book where he and Kavinsky burn rubber. I could read about Ronan talking about how sexy cars are for years. And his second secret hit me hard. I need, need, need it to be realized. Oh, guys, I just love Ronan so much. I want him to be happy. Watching his tough interior be slowly chiseled away was just so compelling. Reading about his need to feel something seriously hooked me. Oh, Ronan, I love you so much.
Noah: He is an adorable squishy ball of deadness, and I love him to the ends of the earth and back. The kissing scene was the cutest thing I've ever had the pleasure to read. He's a relatively quiet character, almost forgettable, but the group sort of needs that. They need someone quieter to even them all out. And Noah and Ronan's friendship is goals. I love the scene where Ronan pushes him out the window . . . which seems weird to type, but it's one of the most adorable parts of the entire book. Any moment with Noah is adorable. Except when he relives his own death. That's sad.
Blue: Please don't stop talking about feminism because Gansey's being a dick, Blue! You deserve to have feminist opinions! It's not your fault Gansey is being insufferable! Blue is a fun, spunky character. She's a little too focused on being "special," but everyone goes through that phase, I guess. Also, her gift is so cool. Everyone keeps saying she's not psychic, but she can do things like make ghosts manifest and psychic powers stronger. I'm not so sure why she keeps calling herself "normal". She's a nice foil to the boys, and the break-down of her relationship with Adam was very nicely written. Plus, that Blue/Gansey moment where they rested their cheeks next to each other had me melting.
Gansey: I love Gansey, except when he mocks Blue for being a feminist. Plus, his whole tortured "I'm so privileged" thing is a teesny-weensy bit annoying. And I don't really like the message of "I must have all this wealth for a reason" as though wealthy people should be destined for greatness more than poor people. That's not a fault of the author, I think, but a fault of the character. It's a marker of his privilege. I love him, though. His dedication to the search for Glendower can be applied to the broader theme of need. I love the aesthetic of the journal he carries around. That's a lot of this book: aesthetic. But it's fun. And Gansey's search is fun, fun, fun. His drive speaks to me, although my drive is more like "do well in school or else!!!!!!!!" and his is more "gotta find this mystical king so I can realize my life".
Adam: The moments of violence disturbed me, but they're somewhat understandable considering his father. However, his father was probably abused too, and that doesn't give him a free pass to abuse Adam. I'm glad that Adam never turned his violence on another person physically, though. He managed to control it, which made me happy. I liked Adam more in the last book, though. He's a little too whiny in this book, even if it is understandable. And when he realizes his purpose at the end, there's this shift in the character, like he's growing up. I think I like grown-up Adam more than child Adam. And I do really like Adam. His heartbreak at the end of the book made my heart break. And his scene in Ronan's dream was terrifying. I love that kid. I love both of them.
Then there are the secondary players, like the Gray Man. The Gray Man wasn't boring, not at all, but I did kind of forget about him when he left the room, ironically enough. And his relationship with Maura seemed a little dangerous to me. No, scratch that, a lot dangerous. Maura! Babe! Get outta there!
I was happy to find out that Calla is a WOC, but annoyed that there's only one POC so far in this series. I love reading about WASPs a ton, but it would be fun to read about other people besides them. Even if Upper-Crest Protestants fascinate me to no end. I love reading about their parties and, I don't know, debutante balls. It's a fun time.
And did I mention how much I love 300 Fox Way? Because I love it. Generations of women psychics all living together??? Yes, please. Actually, thinking about it, I would love if Stiefvater included a trans woman in the house. I would support that inclusivity.
Oh, and Kavinsky. Kavinsky, Kavinsky, Kavinsky. Horribly abusive but so compelling to read about. The scenes with Ronan and the field of Mitsubishis was magical and deadly. I loved it. Kavinsky is the kind of character I love reading about but would absolutely not want to meet in real life.
Overall, this book rocked. I put the next book on hold at my library as soon as I finished it. I'm so, so excited to read it!
If anything, I enjoyed this more than "The Raven Boys". "Dream Thieves" absolutely sunk into my heart.
Ronan: I believe there weren't any Ronan chapters in the first book, though I'd have to check to make sure, so we really get inside his head in a way we couldn't before. And I am so, so happy we do. I could read about Ronan drag racing all. Day. I would read an entire book where he and Kavinsky burn rubber. I could read about Ronan talking about how sexy cars are for years. And his second secret hit me hard. I need, need, need it to be realized. Oh, guys, I just love Ronan so much. I want him to be happy. Watching his tough interior be slowly chiseled away was just so compelling. Reading about his need to feel something seriously hooked me. Oh, Ronan, I love you so much.
Noah: He is an adorable squishy ball of deadness, and I love him to the ends of the earth and back. The kissing scene was the cutest thing I've ever had the pleasure to read. He's a relatively quiet character, almost forgettable, but the group sort of needs that. They need someone quieter to even them all out. And Noah and Ronan's friendship is goals. I love the scene where Ronan pushes him out the window . . . which seems weird to type, but it's one of the most adorable parts of the entire book. Any moment with Noah is adorable. Except when he relives his own death. That's sad.
Blue: Please don't stop talking about feminism because Gansey's being a dick, Blue! You deserve to have feminist opinions! It's not your fault Gansey is being insufferable! Blue is a fun, spunky character. She's a little too focused on being "special," but everyone goes through that phase, I guess. Also, her gift is so cool. Everyone keeps saying she's not psychic, but she can do things like make ghosts manifest and psychic powers stronger. I'm not so sure why she keeps calling herself "normal". She's a nice foil to the boys, and the break-down of her relationship with Adam was very nicely written. Plus, that Blue/Gansey moment where they rested their cheeks next to each other had me melting.
Gansey: I love Gansey, except when he mocks Blue for being a feminist. Plus, his whole tortured "I'm so privileged" thing is a teesny-weensy bit annoying. And I don't really like the message of "I must have all this wealth for a reason" as though wealthy people should be destined for greatness more than poor people. That's not a fault of the author, I think, but a fault of the character. It's a marker of his privilege. I love him, though. His dedication to the search for Glendower can be applied to the broader theme of need. I love the aesthetic of the journal he carries around. That's a lot of this book: aesthetic. But it's fun. And Gansey's search is fun, fun, fun. His drive speaks to me, although my drive is more like "do well in school or else!!!!!!!!" and his is more "gotta find this mystical king so I can realize my life".
Adam: The moments of violence disturbed me, but they're somewhat understandable considering his father. However, his father was probably abused too, and that doesn't give him a free pass to abuse Adam. I'm glad that Adam never turned his violence on another person physically, though. He managed to control it, which made me happy. I liked Adam more in the last book, though. He's a little too whiny in this book, even if it is understandable. And when he realizes his purpose at the end, there's this shift in the character, like he's growing up. I think I like grown-up Adam more than child Adam. And I do really like Adam. His heartbreak at the end of the book made my heart break. And his scene in Ronan's dream was terrifying. I love that kid. I love both of them.
Then there are the secondary players, like the Gray Man. The Gray Man wasn't boring, not at all, but I did kind of forget about him when he left the room, ironically enough. And his relationship with Maura seemed a little dangerous to me. No, scratch that, a lot dangerous. Maura! Babe! Get outta there!
I was happy to find out that Calla is a WOC, but annoyed that there's only one POC so far in this series. I love reading about WASPs a ton, but it would be fun to read about other people besides them. Even if Upper-Crest Protestants fascinate me to no end. I love reading about their parties and, I don't know, debutante balls. It's a fun time.
And did I mention how much I love 300 Fox Way? Because I love it. Generations of women psychics all living together??? Yes, please. Actually, thinking about it, I would love if Stiefvater included a trans woman in the house. I would support that inclusivity.
Oh, and Kavinsky. Kavinsky, Kavinsky, Kavinsky. Horribly abusive but so compelling to read about. The scenes with Ronan and the field of Mitsubishis was magical and deadly. I loved it. Kavinsky is the kind of character I love reading about but would absolutely not want to meet in real life.
Overall, this book rocked. I put the next book on hold at my library as soon as I finished it. I'm so, so excited to read it!
nadia32's review against another edition
4.0
Ronan kinda ate tbh. Such interesting “magic” system. I still think he’d be racist too.
The murder man- yeah he was an excellent character 10/10.
The murder man- yeah he was an excellent character 10/10.
rintintin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
4.0