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Now that the ley lines around Cabeswater are awake, magic is swirling around Blue and The Raven boys and Ronan Lynch's ability to pull objects from his dreams is almost out of control but worst of all, the mysterious Gray Man is stalking the Lynch family, looking for something called the Greywaren.Tags
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4.5 stars! Read review at Library in the Country
”And Ronan was everything that was left: molten eyes and a smile made for war.”
Ah! What a whirlwind trip this book was! I don’t even know where to begin! Again, this story has opened up a world that was so much more than I initially had expected.
I LOVE how character driven this story is. Every single character matters, nobody feels as though their sole purpose is only to progress the story. The characters have such depth to them, it’s impossible not get emotionally attached to them. There were so many moments that I loved in this book. I don’t want get specific as it will spoil things, but each character had very distinct storylines, in addition to the main story that is show more happening. This is a book of self discovery, acceptance and tumultuous growth. At moments, I’m still not even sure what is happening, but I have faith it will all come together in time and I love that about this story.
And lastly, Stiefvater’s writing. Her style is unique and flows so perfectly, it’s almost hard to explain. I never felt as though I was reading something that was structured and built into a story. Instead it flowed seamlessly, as a story should. She may become one of my favorite authors, yet.
P.S. - Gansey. I have no more room on my BBF list. But I’ll make room for you. show less
”And Ronan was everything that was left: molten eyes and a smile made for war.”
Ah! What a whirlwind trip this book was! I don’t even know where to begin! Again, this story has opened up a world that was so much more than I initially had expected.
I LOVE how character driven this story is. Every single character matters, nobody feels as though their sole purpose is only to progress the story. The characters have such depth to them, it’s impossible not get emotionally attached to them. There were so many moments that I loved in this book. I don’t want get specific as it will spoil things, but each character had very distinct storylines, in addition to the main story that is show more happening. This is a book of self discovery, acceptance and tumultuous growth. At moments, I’m still not even sure what is happening, but I have faith it will all come together in time and I love that about this story.
And lastly, Stiefvater’s writing. Her style is unique and flows so perfectly, it’s almost hard to explain. I never felt as though I was reading something that was structured and built into a story. Instead it flowed seamlessly, as a story should. She may become one of my favorite authors, yet.
P.S. - Gansey. I have no more room on my BBF list. But I’ll make room for you. show less
“While I'm gone," Gansey said, pausing, "dream me the world. Something new for every night.”I can officially say that I like this series more than I ever have before and all the credit goes to the audiobooks. While I did like this a little less than The Raven Boys, The Dream Thieves is still a stellar addition to this series. This series is no longer so narrowly focused on Glendower and Blue’s soon to be tragic true love’s kiss, we explore so much of the town and really get to know these characters on a personal level.
Things I Liked
We get so many different character dynamics and interactions in this book and it was a joy to behold. Some were unexpected, some were what you expected, but they were all great.
Like Blue, I fell show more more in love with all of the the Raven Boys in this book. I still don’t know if I can pick a favorite, but I think they just work so perfectly as a unit, even if some of them are at odds.
I had some mixed feelings about the Gray Man, but once I get into the story a bit more, I really liked What he brought to the table and the mystery that surrounded him. He fits well and I’m curious to see what happens next.
There are just so many lovely and amazing quotes in this book that listing all the ones I loved would take about 18 pages. But here are a few of them…
“....All of us have secrets in our lives. We’re keepers or keptfrom, players or played. Secrets and cockroaches — that’s what will be left at the end of it all.”
“Dying's a boring side effect.”
“You really didn't see the sadness or the longing unless you already knew it was there. But that was the trick, wasn't it? Everyone had their disappointment and their baggage; only, some people carried it in their inside pockets and not on their backs.”
“Reality's what other people dream for you.”
“It was a sort of ferocious, quiet beauty, the sort that wouldn't let you admire it. The sort of beauty that always hurt.”
“He danced on the knife’s edge between awareness and sleep. When he dreamt like this, he was a king. The world was his to bend. His to burn.”
Things I Didn’t Like
This one took me longer to get into it than The Raven Boys. I’d say I wasn’t fully “in” the story until the halfway point, but once I get there I was hooked yet again.
Yes he was entertaining and I liked what he added to the plot, but man was Joseph Kavinsky such an ass. And I’m sure the grating voice that the narrator did didn’t help. He had such a punchable voice.
I’m really happy that I’m giving this series another chance. The world is literally magic and the characters are captivatingly real. And there’s such genuine emotion it’s impossible to not become invested. I can’t wait to see what happens next. show less
After being left feeling disappointed by the ending of the first book, I was hesitant to continue in the series. I'm glad I did.
The Dream Thieves was even more fantastical than the first and took me on an adventure I couldn't put down. It was much more enjoyable to follow the characters through their difficult emotions than to be left feeling they were shrouded in mystery as I had felt previously. I enjoyed following Ronan's rage and sadness, Gansey looking much more his age (finally) and Blue and Adam being their usual clumsy fumbling selves as they navigate their emotions. Though he received more focus in the first book, I always felt drawn to Noah's character and it was nice to see more of his friendship with Blue making her feel show more included even as she struggles with feeling incredibly left outside of Gansey's band of friends.
It felt honest and intense and left the reader on a cliffhanger that will keep me wondering until I pick up book 3. show less
The Dream Thieves was even more fantastical than the first and took me on an adventure I couldn't put down. It was much more enjoyable to follow the characters through their difficult emotions than to be left feeling they were shrouded in mystery as I had felt previously. I enjoyed following Ronan's rage and sadness, Gansey looking much more his age (finally) and Blue and Adam being their usual clumsy fumbling selves as they navigate their emotions. Though he received more focus in the first book, I always felt drawn to Noah's character and it was nice to see more of his friendship with Blue making her feel show more included even as she struggles with feeling incredibly left outside of Gansey's band of friends.
It felt honest and intense and left the reader on a cliffhanger that will keep me wondering until I pick up book 3. show less
I closed it and thought, "Wow."
She drops us effortlessly back into the story, into the weird psychic readings and the odd mythological quest. Everyone's back, everyone's changed. We finally get to hear more about Ronan, and the plot takes a swift turn with new unexpected assailants. I am not really a fan of relationship drama, but these are deftly portrayed and the complexities are neither unbelieveable nor gratuitous. I also appreciate that all of the relationships are complex -- the romances and the family and the friendships.
There are, of course, many unanswered threads in the end. And I thought it was a little odd how long it took the characters to go back to Cabeswater in the beginning of the book. I am disturbed and delighted show more with the Gray Man. Somehow his feelings about the Champagne disappointment make up for a great deal of violence and terribleness. I am not sure that I want that to be the case, but it is.
Thank you for this bit, Maggie Stiefvater:
"The Gray Man hated his current rental car. He got the distinct impression that it hadn't been handled enough by humans when it was young, and now would never be pleasant to be around. Since he'd picked it up, it had already tried to bite him several times and had spent a considerable amount of time resisting his efforts to achieve the speed limit.
Also it was champagne. Ridiculous color for a car." show less
She drops us effortlessly back into the story, into the weird psychic readings and the odd mythological quest. Everyone's back, everyone's changed. We finally get to hear more about Ronan, and the plot takes a swift turn with new unexpected assailants. I am not really a fan of relationship drama, but these are deftly portrayed and the complexities are neither unbelieveable nor gratuitous. I also appreciate that all of the relationships are complex -- the romances and the family and the friendships.
There are, of course, many unanswered threads in the end. And I thought it was a little odd how long it took the characters to go back to Cabeswater in the beginning of the book. I am disturbed and delighted show more with the Gray Man. Somehow his feelings about the Champagne disappointment make up for a great deal of violence and terribleness. I am not sure that I want that to be the case, but it is.
Thank you for this bit, Maggie Stiefvater:
"The Gray Man hated his current rental car. He got the distinct impression that it hadn't been handled enough by humans when it was young, and now would never be pleasant to be around. Since he'd picked it up, it had already tried to bite him several times and had spent a considerable amount of time resisting his efforts to achieve the speed limit.
Also it was champagne. Ridiculous color for a car." show less
The parts of this that worked for me really worked; the parts that didn't either left me cold or made me side-eye Maggie Stiefvater a bit. For instance, I got what Stiefvater was trying to do with Mr Gray, but it all just seemed a bit incongruous. (Tangentially: why are medievalists always represented as crackpots in pop culture, only interested in the Middle Ages because we're socially awkward and/or are on the hunt for some mystical artefact? I mean, the maladjusted part is often true, but honestly.) I'm glad that we now know what the deal with Ronan is, though I still don't like him very much as a character. Fingers crossed that the set-up in this book will lead to a lot more action in the third, and a return to the more ensemble show more feel of the first book in the series. show less
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater is the sequel to the riveting YA/Paranormal novel, The Raven Boys.
It. Is. AWESOME!
The Dream Thieves is a tad bit more mature than The Raven Boys, but we meet new characters, we learn more about our favourite characters, and the story is quickly developing into a fantastic epic of sorts. Gansey's whole world is slowly unraveling. Blue's strong - one of the strongest female characters of the genre. Adam's losing it and finding it. Noah's as strange as ever, but it's quickly getting worse. Oh, and Ronan's confused and angry and more raven than ever.
Let's not forget the women from 300 Fox Way though ... Maura, Persephone, Calla, and Orla all play vital parts in this book. Well, maybe not Orla, she show more provides the orange and skin ...
Then there's The Gray Man. I like The Gray Man. I want more of The Gray Man. The Gray Man is cool in his own dorky-deadly way.
The Dream Thieves is an imaginative marvel, filled with fantastic beasts and objects that only a dreamer can create. Add a spoon full of real teenage nonsense, a cup of Welsh mythology, a dash of mystery and murder, and mix well with a healthy amount of excellent writing ... What do you get? Brilliance. Absolute brilliance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to get my hands on Blue Lily, Lily Blue (the third book). show less
It. Is. AWESOME!
The Dream Thieves is a tad bit more mature than The Raven Boys, but we meet new characters, we learn more about our favourite characters, and the story is quickly developing into a fantastic epic of sorts. Gansey's whole world is slowly unraveling. Blue's strong - one of the strongest female characters of the genre. Adam's losing it and finding it. Noah's as strange as ever, but it's quickly getting worse. Oh, and Ronan's confused and angry and more raven than ever.
Let's not forget the women from 300 Fox Way though ... Maura, Persephone, Calla, and Orla all play vital parts in this book. Well, maybe not Orla, she show more provides the orange and skin ...
Then there's The Gray Man. I like The Gray Man. I want more of The Gray Man. The Gray Man is cool in his own dorky-deadly way.
The Dream Thieves is an imaginative marvel, filled with fantastic beasts and objects that only a dreamer can create. Add a spoon full of real teenage nonsense, a cup of Welsh mythology, a dash of mystery and murder, and mix well with a healthy amount of excellent writing ... What do you get? Brilliance. Absolute brilliance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to get my hands on Blue Lily, Lily Blue (the third book). show less
CURRENTLY RE-READING (starting 1/15/17)
I really loved this book, especially since it focused more on Ronan. His character is fascinating to me and his abilities are intriguing. Getting to see the scope of those abilities and more of who he is as a person had me hooked.
The overarching storyline was interesting as well and the anxiety about Cabeswater and fixing the ley lines had me flipping through the pages when I should have long since been asleep.
The ending was a big cliffhanger and made me glad that the next book is just an arm's length away.
I really loved this book, especially since it focused more on Ronan. His character is fascinating to me and his abilities are intriguing. Getting to see the scope of those abilities and more of who he is as a person had me hooked.
The overarching storyline was interesting as well and the anxiety about Cabeswater and fixing the ley lines had me flipping through the pages when I should have long since been asleep.
The ending was a big cliffhanger and made me glad that the next book is just an arm's length away.
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Maggie Stiefvater is the author of the bestselling Shiver Trilogy (Shiver, Linger and Forever) and The Raven Cycle Series. She is also the author of a book in the Spirit Animals Series (Hunted). Her title Sinner made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2014. Maggie attended Mary Washington College, graduating with a B.A. in history. She is also show more an artist, equestrian, musician, and technical editor. She enjoys writing full time from her home in Virginia. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Dream Thieves
- Original publication date
- 2013-09-17
- Epigraph
- What if you slept
And what if
In your sleep
You dreamed
And what if
In your dream
You went to heaven
And there plucked a strange and beautiful flower
And what if
When you awoke
You had that flowe... (show all)r in your hand
Ah, what then?
— SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE
Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.
... (show all) T. E. LAWRENCE
I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards who haven’t got the guts to bite people themselves.
— AUGUST STRINDBERG - Dedication
- for Jackson, and all her mqrvelous hours [sic]
- First words
- A secret is a strange thing.
Theoretically, Blue Sargent was probably going to kill one of these boys. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)“Hold on,” Gansey said. “I’m coming out.”
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