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School Library Journal
Starred Review on October 1, 2012 | Fiction
Gr 8 Up–Blue was born into a psychic family with the misfortune of having no psychic ability of her own. However, her presence helps others “see” more clearly, which has led to every psychic she’s ever met predicting that if Blue were to kiss her true love, he would die. Not interested in boys yet and especially repulsed by the snooty lot at Aglionby Academy, she decides to simply never kiss anyone. When she has her first clairvoyant experience, it’s not as thrilling as she had hoped. She sees that Gansey, a boy from Aglionby, will d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2012
According to legend, a medieval Welsh nobleman named Glendower vanished to avoid capture after the English defeated his army. Fast-forward to present-day Henrietta, Virginia, where four boys at exclusive private school Aglionby believe that Glendower is eternally sleeping and was brought over to the New World centuries ago along ley lines, "mystical energy roads that connect spiritual places." Friends Gansey, Adam, Ronan, and Noah have been searching for Henrietta's ley line, hoping it will lead them to Glendower. Local sixteen-year-...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
According to legend, a medieval Welsh nobleman named Glendower vanished to avoid capture after the English defeated his army. Fast-f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2012
Maggie Stiefvater artfully blends ancient mystery and contemporary class-conflict in a suspenseful tale of murder and magic. Teens will admire the independent lifestyle and charming camaraderie of prep-school friends Gansey, Ronan, Adam, and Noah. Each character is distinctive and well-fleshed out, and their banter is realistic and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More