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The Raven King

Maggie Stiefvater
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The Raven King

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven King

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Henrietta, Virginia • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+

Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater, Blue Sargent, Richard Gansey III, Adam Parrish, Ronan Lynch, and Noah Czerny continue their quest to find the Welsh King Glendower, navigating magical obstacles and personal conflicts. Guided by the sentient forest Cabeswater, they confront a demon that threatens to destroy everything and battle a deadly infestation in the forest. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the intertwining of dreams and reality. This book includes themes of death, mental health struggles, and violence.

Mysterious

Emotional

Fantastical

Dark

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

155,490 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven King delivers a stunning conclusion to the Raven Cycle series, praised for its rich character development and mesmerizing prose. Reviewers commend its emotional depth and narrative complexity, although some find the plot pacing uneven. Overall, the novel captivates with its blend of magic and realism, leaving a lasting impact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Raven King?

A reader who would enjoy The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater is likely drawn to intricate character dynamics, mystical elements, and layered storytelling. Fans of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare or An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir will appreciate the rich blend of paranormal and fantasy in The Raven King.

4.4

155,490 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Henrietta, Virginia • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+

Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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