A review by nervousbell
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

The book presented challenges for me as a reader due to the overwhelming amount of information provided at once. I struggled to connect with the characters outside of Adam and Blue, and my engagement peaked primarily when Blue was the central focus of the chapter. As a result, I found it difficult to fully enjoy the story and often felt bored. Typically, I need an emotional connection to most characters in order to fully invest in a narrative. Despite the excellent quality of the writing, I unfortunately didn't find myself able to fully appreciate it.