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

by Maggie Stiefvater Narrated by Will Patton

Overview

The third installment in the mesmerizing series from the irrepressible, number one New York Times best-selling author Maggie Stiefvater.

Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can trust, a group to which she can belong. The Raven Boys have taken her in as one of their own. Their problems have become hers, and her problems have become theirs.

The trick with found things, though, is how easily they can be lost.

Friends can betray.

Mothers can disappear.

Visions can mislead.

Certainties can unravel.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Blue Lily, Lily Blue:*"Blue Lily, Lily Blue is, simply, a triumph." —Booklist, starred review*"Expect this truly one-of-a-kind series to come to a thundering close." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review*"We have not yet finished loving these characters and exploring their world." —The Bulletin, starred review*"Stiefvater's razor-sharp characterizations, drily witty dialogue, and knack for unexpected metaphors and turns of phrase make for sumptuous, thrilling reading.... Readers will snap up the final installment the second it's available." —Publishers Weekly, starred review*"The prose is crisp and dazzling and the dialogue positively crackles." —School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Dream Thieves:* "Richly written and filled with figurative language . . . this story of secrets and dreams, of brothers and of all-too-real magic is an absolute marvel of imagination and an irresistible invitation to wonder." —Booklist, starred review* "Mind-blowingly spectacular . . . Stiefvater's careful exploration of class and wealth and their limitations and opportunities astounds with its sensitivity and sophistication. The pace is electric, the prose marvelously sure-footed and strong, but it's the complicated characters . . . that meld magic and reality into an engrossing, believable whole." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A paranormal thriller . . . this installment [is] more tense and foreboding than its predecessor — and every bit as gripping." —Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A complex web of magical intrigue and heartstopping action." —The Bulletin, starred review* "Readers who want a moody chill and appreciate an atmospheric turn of phrase will want to spend more time in Henrietta." —School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Raven Boys:"Stiefvater is a master storyteller." —USA Today"A dizzying paranormal romance tinged with murder and Welsh mythology." —The Los Angeles Times* "Simultaneously complex and simple, compulsively readable, marvelously wrought." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A tour de force . . . such a memorable read." —Publishers Weekly, starred review* "One unexpected and wonderful surprise after another . . . a marvel of imagination." — Booklist, starred review* "The Raven Boys is an incredibly rich and unique tale, a supernatural thriller of a different flavor. . . . Fans have been salivating for Stiefvater's next release and The Raven Boys delivers." —School Library Journal, starred review"Equal parts thriller and mystery, with a measured dash of romance sprinkled on top . . . Maggie has woven such a unique, intriguing narrative that I struggled for comparisons." — MTV.comA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 2012 Blue Ribbons list

School Library Journal - Audio

01/01/2015
Gr 9 Up—Troubled Ronan, ghostly Noah, Gansey, Adam, and Jane (called Blue by everyone but rich and handsome Gansey) continue their search for the body of Glendower, the lost Welsh king. Listeners will need to be familiar with the first two "Raven Cycle" books to fully enjoy this installment. Stiefvater continues to weave her dark and magical prose, and though this story is an ensemble, Blue and the search for her missing mother are center stage. When the Aglionby boys and Blue find a tomb that is quite possibly Glendower's in the dangerous caverns of Cabeswater, they come closer to finding Blue's mother as well. Will Patton continues his excellent narrative style. The story has frequent dark humor, and Patton's vocal choices for Jesse Dittley and Mallory deepen the dry humor innate to both characters. Stiefvater's large cast, rich prose, and intricate plot lines mean most listeners will need to give this recording their full attention. A must-have where the first two books are popular.—Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX

DECEMBER 2014 - AudioFile

Include this audiobook from author Maggie Stiefvater and narrator Will Patton in your 2014 top-10 listening list. The story tells the next installment in Gansey’s quest to wake an ancient Welsh king, aided by his prescient friends Ronan, Adam, Noah, and Blue. Patton masterfully wends through Stiefvater’s mercurial plot, following the line of a story that consistently takes surprising turns. In Stiefvater’s writing, Patton encounters some breathtaking language, which he matches with a delivery that makes every phrase extraordinary. There’s a rolling rhythm to it not unlike Gansey’s beloved Virginia hills, which are bursting at the seams with myth and magic. Patton captures Stiefvater’s depictions of frail and temporary mortal life while nailing her clever humor. Don’t miss this one. C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170857340
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	10/28/2014
Series:	Raven Cycle Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	663,118
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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