Suitably enchanting stuff. 4/5 stars. 
 Originally posted of my blog, here: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/20... 
 I read The Raven Boys in three sittings. Each time it took about a page for me to lose track of time. The evening I finished the book I remember opening it and when I next glanced at the clock over an hour had passed. 
 This is my way of saying this is a highly absorbing and entertaining tale. The main characters are a likeable group of older teenagers who all have distinct personalities. I found myself becoming very attached to all of them and keeping my fingers crossed they could manage to stay out of harm's way. Meanwhile, among the supporting cast, Blue's family of female clairvoyants is a particular treat. 
 All the supernatural elements are well-handled and framed within enough (sometimes gritty) reality to keep the story from becoming whimsical. 
 The ending is a nice balance: a significant plot line is sewn up but enough threads are left dangling for the rest of the series. 
 I haven't given it 5 stars because, while this is very good, I don't feel the need to read the next installment immediately. I'm looking forward to it very much, but can wait to get it from the library.