Series: The Raven Cycle #3
Published by Scholastic Press on 21 October 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Paranormal, Young Adult
Pages: 400
Format: Kindle
Source: Kindle Purchase
There is danger in dreaming. But there is even more danger in waking up.
Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can trust, a group to which she can belong. The Raven Boys have taken her in as one of their own. Their problems have become hers, and her problems have become theirs.
The trick with found things though, is how easily they can be lost.
Friends can betray.
Mothers can disappear.
Visions can mislead.
Certainties can unravel.
WOW! What else can I say about Blue Lily, Lily Blue? It was awesome – and I’m so happy I don’t have to wait for The Raven King!
So much happened in Blue Lily, Lily Blue, and yet, not that much time actually passed for these amazing characters as the story unfolded. Between missing parents, new, nefarious characters showing up for dark reasons, and more about both dreams and what Adam is capable of, I was enchanted from start to finish! The world is so tangible, even if this is fantasy, I really felt like I could stretch out my hand and touch the trees in Crabeswater, or hug Blue when she needed it. And some characters I found to be inherently bad turned out being quite reasonable, while others have shown me that they might not be as nice as I first thought.
The whole mystery of Crabeswater and Glenwaren moved quietly along, almost on the sidelines, but still omnipresent at the same time. And the four (or should that be five?) musketeers were all feeling a bit separate after summer was over, having to deal with school, being in different places, and not having all the time (or the same time) in the world to spend with each other on their quest.
Stiefvater’s writing just keeps getting better and better, it’s truly impossible not to be engrossed in this story! Blue Lily, Lily Blue managed to be both character-driven and plot-driven, and the story moved forward very nicely, with a pace that fit the storyline and the characters perfectly. And this review is going to be this short – because I need to start reading the final Raven Cycle book right now! Third person omniscient narrator, in past tense worked well, especially because I felt like I knew more than each character did on their own – but not more than the sum of their knowledge.
Calla wasn’t sure what Blue was looking at, but she believed her. Blue wasn’t the sort of girl to hand out false compliments, even to her mother. Although she was kind, she wasn’t nice. Good thing, too, because nice people made Calla irritable.
She was beginning to suspect that she might just be using the same minute over and over. This might have troubles dome people. Some people might not have noticed at all.
There was something of a turtle in his visage, and he had not only one chin, but another waiting in line behind it.
Great review!! I agree. I loved this book even more than the other two. Hope you enjoy The Raven King!
I loved the Raven King, too, Megan! I haven’t written my review yet… I kind of don’t want it to be over yet, and think I’ll listen to the whole series on audio very soon 🙂
Oh this does sound like things are coming down to it. Good thing Raven King released already so no waiting. 🙂 I appreciate how you wrote the review to show excitement without exposing some of the thrilling stuff.
I plan to borrow the set from my sister in law when she finishes up The Raven King for some of my summer binging.
I really don’t like being spoiled even a little bit, myself, so I’m very careful to keep my reviews spoilerfree, Sophia Rose!
I hope you’ll enjoy this series as much as I did!
I heard so many great things about this one while I haven’t read it, one day I really should do that! I’m glad it was a great one for you too!
It’s really good, Melliane – I hope you’ll enjoy it once you get to it!
You almost have me convinced~ ALMOST!
Then I have one more review in the series to get you :p I’ve heard that the audios are fantastic!
I have waaaaaay too many series to start this summer!!! I put off this one b/c of the first book’s mixed reviews but you’ve totally sold me now! Well, that and the fact that I have the last book 😉 tee, hee!!!
Awesome review!
I love how the characters, the plot and the story-line are weaved together in this series, Kristin. I really hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I did!!
I have SO MUCH LOVE for this series Lexxie and I am over the moon that you are loving it too 😀 I adored this installment (and every installment tbh) and really had fun getting to know Blue better and all of the boys, and Cabeswater and ALL OF IT ♥ I can NOT wait to see how you make out with TRK!!!
Oh my gosh, I have loved every word in this series, Micheline!! Cabeswater, the mystery, the characters… I loved TRK, too, but I’m not ready with my review yet – I have to properly mourn first!
Lovely review! I have a copy of this to start ASAP, so hopefully I can get to it. I love that we’re both reading the series right now. Enjoy The Raven King. I have a copy ready to go after this one, so I can’t wait.
-Lauren
Oh my, I hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I did, Lauren! I have already read the Raven King now, and it was awesome as well! Enjoy Blue Lily, Lily Blue!
I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series or saga. I loved the first book.
YAY Xyra! I hope you’ll love the next instalments as much as you did The Raven Boys!
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Whoops! Another book stole my attention last weekend, so I didn’t start TRB. I will try this weekend!
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I really need to try this series. I keep seeing such great reviews for it. Great review. 🙂
Hope you’re having a great weekend. We have three days here.
Yes this series has been so good! and I love it so so much!!! 🙂
I’m so behind! I have yet to start this series but everyone seems to really love it! I cannot wait until I can read it myself and get in on the fangirling too. So happy you were able to enjoy this one a whole lot 😀