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The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

35 reviews

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Moderate: Murder, Death, Gun violence, Animal death, and Violence

Minor: Kidnapping and Domestic abuse

abbypeekreads'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? Yes

4.0

What a fun and intriguing ending to this amazing series! After an interesting (and, admittedly, a bit rocky) start, the last two installments of The Raven Cycle have been nothing short of incredible and intriguing. I truly did not expect to become so attached to these characters, but here I am, feeling reluctant to let go of them.

As I've said throughout the course of this series, I can't even begin to tell you the details of the paranormal stuff/magic system in this book. At first, I found the constant confusion and feelings of not being able to keep up a bit annoying. But after a while, I just started to settle in for the ride and the vibes, which made reading this series so much more enjoyable. Did I fully understand the ending of this particular book (and therefore the series)? Nope. Was I disappointed by that? Maybe a little (thus the four star rating). But it was so artfully written that I didn't seem to care all that much. In fact, I was still just as absorbed in the story as before.

The characters, as always, stole the show. Again, I grew unexpectedly attached to this little group of pals, particularly over the course of the last two books. But I particularly loved seeing their arcs come full circle, and how each of them came into their own as the story came to a close. It was beautiful and heart-warming and had me smiling from ear-to-ear.

Overall, The Raven Cycle is such a special series. It's kind of hard to explain what I mean by that, so all I can really say is read these books if you haven't all ready. I don't think you'll regret it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse

Minor: Gun violence and Kidnapping

caidyn's review

adventurous reflective 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

A good conclusion to this series. Or the initial series since I already have a hold on the next cycle! It didn't stun me like others, but I still enjoyed it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Gun violence

bi_n_large's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: Classism, Abandonment, Grief, Murder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, and Emotional abuse

wallflovver'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

there was so much i forgot about this book from my first time reading, it felt so excitingly new to me!  

raven king truly does feel like a great end to this series that i adore, filled with magical realism and characters im sooo attached to

my heart was torn open by the last few chapters, despite knowing what to expect lol

"he slid quietly from time" 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Body horror, Grief, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, and Blood

happilyeveralli's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense

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

4.5

AN EPIC FINALE! It's no secret that I've fallen in love with THE RAVEN CYCLE. THE RAVEN KING was a sometimes iffy finale to what I can say is my current favorite series of all time.  

I loved that Henry has become a part of the group and that Noah was finally able to pass on after being tormented throughout the past two books and in general a tumultuous ghostly experience. I'm happy that Henry, Gansey, and Blue are hanging out. Happy that Adam is off to college. Happy that Ronan is free of Aglionby and is dreaming peacefully at his home which he loves. I hope Gansey and Blue work out, as well as Ronan and Adam. I hope Henry, Blue, and Gansey go to Venezuela. I wish nothing but happiness for them, as well as the women of Fox Way.

These characters have become so near and dear to me in the past few months. I don't think I'll forget the feeling of reading these books for the first time whilst listening to the most perfect playlists. Discussing them with other people who are lovers of the series. Even though I have criticisms about the representation in this series and the way it unfolded, in the end, Maggie Stiefvater created a series that captured me and pulled me out of a reading slump. THE RAVEN CYCLE I will never forget you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Gun violence, and Medical content

Minor: Sexism and Racism

andreadelo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

Moderate: Blood, Classism, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Self harm, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content

parisreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Blood, Gun violence, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

izypup's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Confinement

Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, Death, and Animal death

Minor: Kidnapping, Medical content, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Murder, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Cursing

imds's review against another edition

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Child death, Murder, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Gore

Moderate: Kidnapping