Young adult · Fantasy
The Raven Boys
Blue, who comes from a family of psychics and has been told she will kill her true love, meets a group of wealthy Aglionby students led by Gansey, who is searching for a sleeping Welsh king.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2012
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 468
- Format
- Book 1 of 4 in The Raven Cycle
Read this if you like atmospheric young adult fantasy with quirky characters and friendship at its centre.
Skip this if you want straightforward action and fast answers.
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Quick answers about The Raven Boys
- What is The Raven Boys about?
- Blue, who comes from a family of psychics and has been told she will kill her true love, meets a group of wealthy Aglionby students led by Gansey, who is searching for a sleeping Welsh king.
- Who should read The Raven Boys?
- Read it if you like atmospheric young adult fantasy with quirky characters and friendship at its centre. Skip it if you want straightforward action and fast answers.
- How long and how fast is The Raven Boys?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 468 pages, first published in 2012.
- Does The Raven Boys have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Abuse.
- Can I borrow The Raven Boys for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Raven Boys; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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