The Raven Cycle – Maggie Stiefvater
This book series follows Blue. She is from a family that is full of clairvoyant and eccentric women, and they are all psychics. But Blue does not have psychic powers, but she can amplify the power around her. She has always known her fate that she will cause her true love to die.
The Raven Boys are a group of four boys from a very prestigious local private school. Gansey, the leader of the group, is rich and privileged. But he has been searching restlessly for a dead Welsh king. According to legend, if one could wake him up, the king would grant them a wish. Ronan is a troubled and emotionally intense character. Adam is a scholarship student who despises all the privileged people around him. And Noah is the quiet observer in the group. Blue gets roped in with them in their magical quest. Soon she realizes her destiny poses a great threat.
The plot is character-driven, and the characters are the highlight of the story. The writing is beautiful. It’s a story with enchanting forests, dead languages, and magic. The plot span four books, and each one leaves you satisfied. Reading this book series is truly a whimsical journey.
-Ariana