Re-read Impressions 2/14/16: I think this is still my favorite book of the series... until of course we get to THE RAVEN KING! 
 BLUE LILY, LILY BLUE just provokes so many feelings, not the least of which is the Blue-Gansey ship (yesssss). I remember reading this series for the first time feeling one way in book one and then how totally switching by book three and it takes some really natural feelings to do that. I absolutely love the friendship amongst all of these characters and thoughtful Ronan just melts me. 
 I love how things are really taking a step up and we're that much closer to finding Glendower (or at least other sleepers - EEK)! I think I feel like Gansey -- we've been waiting so long for this to happen that it doesn't quite feel like it's going to be over. 
 I also love how much the adult characters really come into play here. They've always been important parts of the book but I especially loved the involvement of Calla and Persephone and we get to see how much the two of them really care about Maura, Blue, and even the Raven Boys. I also have a HUGE soft spot for Jesse Ditley. I totally forgot about him until he reappeared and I loved his involvement in the book. 
 This series is just phenomenal. THE RAVEN KING is my #1 most-anticipated book of 2016 and that's saying a lot considering some other favorite authors have books coming out this year too. CAN'T WAIT!