Raven Cycle: #1 Raven Boys
Readers rate it 4.0 (763 on Hardcover)
452 pages · Released Oct 1, 2012 · Scholastic Australia
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The Raven Cycle is a darkly atmospheric paranormal mystery that appeals strongly to upper teens. While the book contains supernatural elements, some mild violence, and occasional profanity, these are not the focus; instead, the story emphasizes friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery. The complex characters and emotional depth make it better suited for mature teens who can appreciate slower-paced, character-driven storytelling with magical realism.
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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 h... 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.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Plot driven
- Unloveable Characters
- 2012
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9781921990588 · Scholastic Australia