Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This time through, I have realized how much I enjoy Blue. She is such a strong and opinionated character, and I appreciate that. She has a lot of feminist values, which is a nice contrast, especially considering the significant number of important male characters in this series, many of whom have traditional Southern values and perspectives. She does a good job of reeducating her Raven Boys to see her as something more than just the girl they hang out with.

I do love me some Raven Boys, but Blue is equally admirable and enjoyable on the main character front.

Pages: 400

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
I’d watch these characters sit for a whole novel and discuss paint drying. That’s how freaking much I love them and everything they do and say and are to each other.

Luckily, this story contains an actual plot, so all the above is unnecessary. I just wanted you to realize that I’m not the best equipped to discuss the story line (nor will I), because when you’re in love with all the Raven Boys and desperate to spend just a bit more time in their world, it’s very hard to take off the blinders and worry about something as seemingly insignificant as story structure. ;)

Opal by Maggie Stiefvater

Opal by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just happened across this newly released novella, which is from a favorite series (The Raven Boys), and I purchased it and devoured it. I am so obsessed with this world, and these characters, that revisiting them in any fashion was so enjoyable, but this novella has an especially unique perspective, since it's written from Opal's POV.

Opal is . . . yeah, sorry. I can't explain who or what she is, because I don't want to inflict a spoiler on anyone new to the series. But this is delicious. If Stiefvater wanted to write about these characters, sitting around in this setting, and just staring at each other, I would absolutely read that. And let's face it, she has such a way with saying so much with so little that I'd probably be mesmerized.

Anyway, word on the street is that there may be an upcoming new series about Ronan, and if so, I can't wait to get my grabby hands on that.

Pages: 38

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have no words that seem right for reviewing the final book in this series. I have tried, but they are all wrong.

Listen to the audiobook, as Will Patton is a fantastic narrator.

Pages: 448