First published 2013
Blue Sargent is no ordinary girl - her psychic family has warned her that if she kisses her true love, he will die. But when she meets the wealthy, enigmatic Gansey and his group of "Raven Boys," Blue's carefully ordered life unravels. Gansey and his friends are searching for an ancient Welsh king, and Blue's abilities may be the key to unlocking the mystery. As Blue is drawn deeper into their world, she must confront her own fate and decide how much she's willing to risk for the chance to change it.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Wales
Period: 21st-century
408 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.