Whuh. Where do I even start? Um. I have mixed feelings about the conclusion to the Raven Cycle. I loved it, but it left me wanting. Yet it was wonderful either way.
MORE BLUE AND GANSEY FEELS. Gahhh, I’m so glad they finally are out in the open! Happy ship, happy happy ship. *makes heart eyes* I loved every single Blue/Gansey moment so much I thought my heart would explode.
I love the dynamic between the characters, even including Cabeswater. It might be a place, but it’s so sentient it kind of feels like a person sometimes. I love the relationship between Ronan and Cabeswater and the magic there.
I mentioned in my review of The Dream Thieves that I didn’t particularly care about Ronan and Adam together because I couldn’t relate. But they grew on me, and I found myself invested in their relationship. (And I almost died when they finally kissed.) Even though I can’t relate, it’s still relatable. Because it still feels like any other relationship. Maggie captures the angst of liking someone and the complication of it perfectly. I love that Ronan and Adam finally get somewhere!
With some relief, Blue lifted her fist and bumped it against his.
Adam knew that Ronan was fully aware of how malevolent he could appear, and he did not soften himself as he stared across the patchy dark grass at Robert Parrish. Ronan Lynch’s stare was a snake on the sidewalk where you wanted to walk. It was a match left on your pillow. It was pressing your lips together and tasting your own blood.
Ronan would start wars and burn cities for that true smile, elastic and amiable.
I haven’t read these books but I did read Scorpio Races and loved the author’s writing. I will have to read this series too. From your review, the characters are well rounded and ones I will care about.