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The trees speak Latin. Spirits rise again on ley lines. A long-dead Welsh king sleeps in Henrietta, Virginia. In Maggie Stiefvater’s wonderfully mystical world of The Raven Boys, all of these details—and more—have gripped readers for over a decade.
First, let me preface this review by noting that I am not big on the auditory; I use my ears but think with my eyes. I read before I listen.
This tender story unfolds with enough levity to balance out the weight of its existential themes. Akbar maintains this delicate balance well by seamlessly transitioning between witty dialogue and philosophical discussions, alongside chapters told from the perspectives of other characters.
Although the stubborn Berkeley weather remains stuck in summer, I can’t be the only one already itching at the thought of changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and, of course, the decidedly spooky atmosphere of fall.
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