The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)
by Maggie Stiefvater
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 121.7K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 409 pages.
About The Raven Boys
“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,” Neeve said. “Either you’re his true love . . . or you killed him.”It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can’t entirely explain. He has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he’s looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore.From Maggie Stiefvater, the bestselling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we’ve never been before.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Maggie Stiefvater |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 409 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 121,727 |
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What genre is The Raven Boys?
The Raven Boys is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Raven Boys worth reading?
Based on 121.7K reader ratings, The Raven Boys has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Raven Boys?
The Raven Boys has 409 pages.
Who wrote The Raven Boys?
The Raven Boys was written by Maggie Stiefvater. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Raven Boys?
The ISBN-13 for The Raven Boys is 9780545424930.0.
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