The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Because I do love a good mystery, I really enjoyed the portion of the book where Blue and the Raven Boys were looking for their energy lines and making new discoveries in their search for King Glendower. There were layers to the mystery, enough to keep you guessing but not so much that I felt overwhelmed with confusion. The author does a great job of revealing just the right amount of information at just the right time, and there are some big surprises as the book progresses.

What really appealed to me most about this book was its ambiance. The story takes place in Virginia, and the setting really becomes a character in its own right. Additionally, each character has a distinct personality that’s just a little bit fantastic. They’re realistic characters, but slightly exaggerated. The story is contemporary and told without a lot of supernatural hoopla – certainly there are a lot of supernatural elements, but they’re presented within the realm of reality. It ends up coming together to create a specific kind of realistic-fantasy world; for me it was a perfect balance.


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