Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle, #3)

by Maggie Stiefvater

[Angie]

I received an ARC through NetGalley.

Wow. Blue Lily, Lily Blue is several steps up from the boringness that was The Dream Thieves! I was so nervous going into this one, but I loved it! This series went back to what I loved about it: the mysterious, magical hunt for Glendower! There's still plenty of character development goodness, but the plot is once again moving forward, full-throttle! School has started back up for Blue and her Raven Boys, but that doesn't mean they're giving up on their quest. Not only are they still trying to wake the lost king, but they need to find Blue's mother. There's also the matter of Gansey's imminent demise weighing on Blue's mind. On top of that, there's someone new in town with nefarious plans.

Blue Lily, Lily Blue was crazy, in a great way. There are so many new discoveries and a lot of tension! And kissing! And death! And creepy 600 year old women who talk in song! I don't even know where to start, since so much happens, but at the same time I don't want to spoil anything! I suppose I can start with Ronan, since he's my favorite. There wasn't nearly enough of him, but what there was, I loved! He had some quiet, sweet moments that really showed how he cares about his fellow Raven Boys. Then there's a quite disturbing scene of him using his ability to help Adam with this insane plan that he has. Kind of nightmare inducing. Literally (at least for Ronan). I need more Ronan!

Blue and Gansey. What can I say about these two? They're killing me! They have a lot of scenes together in Blue Lily, Lily Blue and each one was more heartbreaking than the last! I want to smush their lips together because AAHHH! But then I want to keep them apart because of that whole kissing curse thing. And I want Blue to TELL HIM! But then I don't, because I don't want a sad Gansey. But then again, at least he'd be prepared, and they can get on with the kissing. But...no! This one scene in his car nearly killed me! This romance is so sad and wonderful, but I don't know! How will it end?! Or really, how will it ever start?!

Adam and Noah were around, too, and did interesting stuff, but nothing I really feel like mentioning, because I'd rather talk about these new characters: Piper and Gwenllian. We're introduced to Greenmantle, the mastermind behind Ronan's father's murder, but I didn't really care. At least, not until his wife Piper freaking loses her mind. That woman is disturbed and I couldn't get enough! Then the epilogue! Nooo! What are you doing, woman!!! Then Blue and the boys find Gwenllian and she certainly makes their lives much more interesting. And by interesting I mean hectic. I adored her, even if she's totally off her rocker.

So, I pretty much loved Blue Lily, Lily Blue and nearly chucked my Kindle across the room when I got the low battery warning at 96%! I mean, come on! Stuff was happening! There was danger! I wasn't sure who was going to survive that, since I can't be sure that anyone is safe! What's behind that door?! Will Blue and Gansey ever kiss?! Will Adam spill secrets?! What is happening to Noah?! RONAN! Where is the next book?!

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