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The Raven King

Maggie Stiefvater (2016)

SubgenreUrban Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages480 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingModern/Urban
CSM age14
Goodreads4.25/5 (161500)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathViolenceGriefDeath of Parent

Positive tags

Found FamilyFriendshipQuestSlow BurnHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Mysterious HeroCursed HeroBrooding Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsFound Family CrewQuest

Tropes

Found FamilyQuestUrban FantasyProphecyMentor FigureComing of AgeSlow BurnFaeHidden Identity

Themes

FriendshipIdentityDestiny vs ChoiceSacrificeClass StruggleGriefComing of Age

Synopsis

This is the fourth book in a brand new series from bestselling author, Maggie Stiefvater. Fans of SHIVER (9781407115009), LINGER (9781407121086) and FOREVER (9781407121116) will love this new quartet!

Is The Raven King appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Fourth book in a supernatural series featuring magical quests, moderate fantasy violence, and complex friendship dynamics. Contains themes of death and prophecy with emotional intensity but appropriate for mature teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love the conclusion to this magical quest story about friendship, destiny, and finding your true self.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismQuest NarrativeEnsemble Cast