What’s it about? Blue, daughter of a ‘seer’ (a clairvoyant), has a unique skill. Although she can’t communicate with the spirit world herself, her presence amplifies clairvoyant and psychic abilities in those around her. And when she sees the dying ghost of a boy named Gansey on St. Mark’s Eve in the church graveyard, her mother tells her it can only mean one of two things. Either he is her true love, or she’ll kill him by the time the year is out. And those points may not be mutually exclusive.
Set in small-town Virginia, this lyrical mystery weaves the viewpoints of the local “Raven Boys” from a prestigious private school with Blue’s own sharp narration. The boys aren’t like normal rich kids – they are searching for buried treasure in the form of an un-dead historical figure, waiting to grant his finder any wish. Blue is drawn to them, even as she knows that Gansey will soon die. With several twists, this book will keep readers flipping pages well in to the night.
Should you read it? Yes! I loved Steifvater’s The Scorpio Races, and this book certainly did not disappoint. It has nothing to do with the the island of Thisby (if you read Scorpio Races), but it’s just as interesting and well-painted. I felt like I knew exactly what everyone looked like, how they walked, and even what their hands were doing while talking. Don’t misunderstand me, Steifvater isn’t too heavy on description. She is, however, extremely talented at dropping subtle hints and exchanges between characters that give us a stunning visual while we read. I’d read it again – it was that good. I can’t wait for the next book!
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