Reviews

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

eesh25's review against another edition

4.0

This book felt kinda surreal. After so long, waiting to find out how the series would end and what would become of Gansey, we finally found out. I almost couldn't believe it at first.

And I'm very happy with the conclusion.

The final book in a series is always a gamble. It's so easy for the book to not be enough because there is so much anticipation. I know I was freaking out over what would happen. I had a million scenarios. Though I still didn't see the end coming.

Like all books in the series, there are many perspectives and one of those is a new villain's. Though in this one, the villain was more than one.

Anyway, due to the multiple POVs, the pace is a bit slow even though there is a lot of stuff going on. But like always, the last parts make up for it.

I really liked the new characters that were introduced in the book and I still, and always will, like the old ones. I even grew to like Gwenllian.

Still, the book isn't perfect. The book dragged a little in the middle and we got a very vague report of what was going on at 300 Fox Way. I didn't like the way the visions from Book 1 were handled, either. There were few strings that still need tying up and I just needed something... something more from that epilogue.

Last night, I was all about giving the book 5 stars because I was very stoaked over the conclusion (but not the epilogue). Now that I've had time to get my thoughts in order, I realize that while the book was great, there were still a few things amiss and a few loose strings.

Overall, I love the book and the series. It took a long time to get used to the writing (I'm still not a fan but I've accepted it) and I had a rusty start with it. But it was unique and very memorable.

laurenthelas's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

faeriesparks's review against another edition

4.0

It hurts my heart that I'm not giving this book 5 stars. IT HURTS SO MUCH. But I couldn't ignore the few things that bothered me about this book.
I don't even know how to review this properly. I'll definitely be filming a booktalk to talk about more in-depth things, so I'm going to keep this quite simple.

I loved this book so, so, SO MUCH. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me happy. But I'm still left with so many questions. And I felt like certain things weren't explored enough? Maybe that's just me.

Before I had even finished the book I was already rereading favorite scenes (

Spoiler

PYNCH KISSES

).
I am now left with a gaping hole in my soul and need to figure out how to move on with my life now that this series is over. I am in need of another entire book about events after The Raven King. Just saying. Get working, Maggie. Please.

captainahanica's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

I wish so badly that we could have gotten whatever MStief's vision for the sequel trilogy would have been. There were so many routes she could have gone. This was a good ending to the cycle. though I wish we could have explored Blue's heritage a little more (iykyk).

nikkiiiii0106's review against another edition

5.0

Ahhhhhhh…. Finished. Done. Wow…… SEE YOU AT THE BEGINNING

jillie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious

4.5

Ah my heart! The buildup over the cycle to a few key scenes was so worth it. There were still some twists & turns. I can’t wait to reread them!

This was such a unique series. I wouldn’t know how to describe it but I’m extremely glad I read it. And I love all of the romances 🥹

The only real negative I have for this one is there were some new characters introduced & I dislike that in final books.

3/27/23 - 3/28/23

chiron_00's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

elli's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

arogers159's review against another edition

5.0

February? February 2016? I....I can't process this. Unacceptable, I need it now!!!!! EDIT (Dec 19th, 2015): Pushed back again? April? Why are you doing this to us? I can't handle this!
EDIT: It's finally out, and I've finally read it, and now I'm so sad it's over and I loved it so much! Im going to deeply miss all the characters, especially Ronan. Holy shit, I love Ronan.
Also, I started to like Adam in this book, a lot, he was amazing in the demon possession scene (which really broke my heart, a lot, holy fuck).
Then of course, there's Pynch, which happened!!!!! OMFG, I was screaming. I have nothing but love for this book and this series. I'm just sad it's over.

hellofriend's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

3.75