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The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1)

Written by: Maggie Stiefvater
Narrated by: Will Patton
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"There are only two reasons a nonseer would see a spirit on St. Mark's Eve," Neeve said. "Either you're his true love... or you killed him."

It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them - not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.

But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain. He has it all - family money, good looks, devoted friends - but he's looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.

For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.

From Maggie Stiefvater, the best-selling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we've never been before.

©2012 Maggie Stiefvater (P)2012 Scholastic Audio
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Great work by Will Patton!

I'm hooked! from the characters to the performance, I couldn't stop listening. Can't wait to start the next book!

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fantastic, sweet, magical

loved it and already scared to finish this series because then it'll be over! read it!

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Top Tier YA Novel

The story is great, the characters are great, the voice is great! Highly recommend this book!

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I could listen to Will Patton all day!

Will Patton brings the vivid writing to life! Great story and a wonderful listen! Thank you.

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Perfection

Beautiful tale. Exceptional production. Brilliant narration. I was riveted. Just purchased the next three books and cannot wait to dive in.

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Will Patton is perfect

This is the first book in my all time favourite series. I love all of the characters, and this is THE character driven series, and Will Patton brings them to vivid life. I have reread/listened to this series multiple times and I never grow tired of it. #Audible1

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Worth a listen/read if you like Supernatural

This book was good over all. I did however find some things described in so kuch detail that my mind wondered. the narrator took some getting use to, as he pronounces his "S" very snake like and it hurt the ears but once I was invested in the characters (about 3 or 4 chapters in) I mostly got over the harsh static of the snakey "S".

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AHH! Loved it.

This series took me a little convincing to start, I read reviews off Goodreads and decided to give it a try. Well let me tell you right now that Maggie Stiefvater knows how to bring you right into their world! A little creepy at times, but I was looking forward to listening everyday! Such a good start to the series. Can't wait to continue!

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I weep for love

I've listened and relistened to this story so many times, and I know I'll revisit it again and again. Give this story a chance. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Absolutely amazing series

This series is absolutely amazing, and the narrator is just perfect! I had trouble getting into it at the beginning, but I was soon hooked, and so glad I stuck it out because this entire series was absolutely perfect and so addicting.

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