--- product_id: 10962689 title: "The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1)" price: "KD 5.48" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10962689-the-raven-boys-the-raven-cycle-book-1-1 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1) **Price:** KD 5.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1) - **How much does it cost?** KD 5.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10962689-the-raven-boys-the-raven-cycle-book-1-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1): 9780545424936: Stiefvater, Maggie: Books Review: My all time favorite series! - I try to reread this series at least once a year. It is one of my all time favorite series and every time i reread it, I'm absolutely blown away by the writing, the characters, the plot, all of it. Maggie is impeccable, especially when it comes to her characterizations. If I tried to quote all the moments where her writing shines, I'd be sharing the entire book. I will forever recommend this series until the end of my days (and then write the recommendation on my tombstone). Knowing what I know now about this book, would I still read it if I went back in time? I will forever reread this series. See below for the four criteria I use to decide whether and when to read a book CHARACTERS: In this book we follow Blue and her 'Raven Boys', Gansey, Adam, Ronan, and Noah on a quest. Blue is wonderfully spunky and no-nonsense, Adam is the smartest of the lot but is very quiet in his mannerisms, unlike Gansey, who is one of the most passionate and determined characters I've ever read. And unlike Ronan, one of the brittlest characters I've ever read. He's all broken edges of despair that leave him both abrasive and somehow incredibly safe. And finally we have Noah, who speaks the least of all of them, yet has an eerily steady presence that completes the group. Each of these characters (and the supporting cast) share a complexity I rarely find in books. PLOT: For the first time, Blue sees a ghost in the churchyard of St. Mark's Day. She's always been told that if she kisses her true love, he'll die. But when their paths meet, she's inexplicably drawn to the group of boys and their mythical quest. Magic and mystery abound in this absolutely incredible small-town Virginia urban fantasy, where you truly believe that when it's put like this, magic truly could be real in the world if we look for it. EMOTIONAL INTENSITY: There is no good/bad here. Sometimes I just want a low-investment entertainment read whereas other times a high-stakes 'I need a therapist to recover' is what I need. 3:5/medium. There are some moments that can be considered triggering, especially with what some of the characters go through, but overall this is pure entertainment that leaves me starry-eyed. CATHARTIC FULFILLMENT: Is the emotional journey worth it? Do I finish this book feeling that I've crested the wave of the climactic moment and everything has been settled, leaving me settled and fulfilled? 100%. The book ends with an incredible zinger of a line that sets us up perfectly for the second book. When I first read this book I immediately went and purchased the rest of the set that's how eager I was to continue. I am always thoroughly satisfied when I finish this book. Review: Quite Enjoyed It - The Good By the end of The Raven Boys, I was convinced that this was a work of character development and an incredibly original story. If you are a character-driven reader, this story could very well appeal to you. On the surface, these characters could come off as stereotypical. You have trailer park trash wanting to rise above his family and dreams of having the kind of money his friends have. You have the boy with the troubled past that comes off as abrasive and you shouldn't mess with him. You have the posh, incredibly wealthy but nice guy who talks in words the others most likely have to look up on occasion. Then you have the quiet, no one really notices outcast boy to round them out. In addition, there is the girl that desperately wants to be a part of this group because she needs something big to make her different and able to stand out. That's what they may come across as on the surface. However, Steifvater magically weaves the human intricacies that make us all unique into each and every character. There are little tidbits of their personality that you glean from the pages that are like tiny surprises you were't expecting. It's a lot like getting to know someone on a deeper level that you had previously judged incorrectly. I find myself wanting to know even more. Add to that the unique mythology that makes up Gansey's quest and the magic therein along with a houseful of psychics on the side and it's an incredibly interesting story with quite a bit of surprise and humor mixed in. The Bad One of the things that is hard about reading The Raven Boys is the way Steifvater jumps back and forth on things and adds random information in the middle of a topic. She will be telling you how one of the characters is sitting there, then jump to a random history lesson of something that character was thinking, then to how hot it is in the car, back to the original conversation the character is having with someone else. It can be quite disconcerting and definitely takes some getting used to. I basically had to let go of any valid timeline my head was trying to keep track of and go with the flow of the story as it was presented. The Romance Well, there is only one girl in the group of boys. I think a few of the boys are intrigued by her, but currently one has more interest over the others. Unfortunately for Blue, romance for her isn't going to be able to go anywhere good since the prophecies say she will cause her true love to die. We'll see more on that in future books I'm expecting since this wasn't really explored a lot in The Raven Boys. Conclusion I quite enjoyed it. Once I got over the lack of solid timeline in the way the story was written, I was able to just digest the information we were given. Steifvater delivers on intricate details of each character and causes me to feel as if I am also a part of this group. They've gotten under my skin and I want to know more. The magic that lies within has me curious to where all this will lead and the psychics are a funny addition with their eccentric natures and conversation. Recommended for character-driven readers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #45,933 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #69 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books) #92 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy #97 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction | | Book 1 of 4 | The Raven Cycle | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (8,736) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 x 7.9 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 9 and up | | ISBN-10 | 0545424933 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0545424936 | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | July 30, 2013 | | Publisher | Scholastic Paperbacks | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SykZuFIoL.jpg) ![The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sjWAQZ4ZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My all time favorite series! *by K***) on April 25, 2025* I try to reread this series at least once a year. It is one of my all time favorite series and every time i reread it, I'm absolutely blown away by the writing, the characters, the plot, all of it. Maggie is impeccable, especially when it comes to her characterizations. If I tried to quote all the moments where her writing shines, I'd be sharing the entire book. I will forever recommend this series until the end of my days (and then write the recommendation on my tombstone). Knowing what I know now about this book, would I still read it if I went back in time? I will forever reread this series. See below for the four criteria I use to decide whether and when to read a book CHARACTERS: In this book we follow Blue and her 'Raven Boys', Gansey, Adam, Ronan, and Noah on a quest. Blue is wonderfully spunky and no-nonsense, Adam is the smartest of the lot but is very quiet in his mannerisms, unlike Gansey, who is one of the most passionate and determined characters I've ever read. And unlike Ronan, one of the brittlest characters I've ever read. He's all broken edges of despair that leave him both abrasive and somehow incredibly safe. And finally we have Noah, who speaks the least of all of them, yet has an eerily steady presence that completes the group. Each of these characters (and the supporting cast) share a complexity I rarely find in books. PLOT: For the first time, Blue sees a ghost in the churchyard of St. Mark's Day. She's always been told that if she kisses her true love, he'll die. But when their paths meet, she's inexplicably drawn to the group of boys and their mythical quest. Magic and mystery abound in this absolutely incredible small-town Virginia urban fantasy, where you truly believe that when it's put like this, magic truly could be real in the world if we look for it. EMOTIONAL INTENSITY: There is no good/bad here. Sometimes I just want a low-investment entertainment read whereas other times a high-stakes 'I need a therapist to recover' is what I need. 3:5/medium. There are some moments that can be considered triggering, especially with what some of the characters go through, but overall this is pure entertainment that leaves me starry-eyed. CATHARTIC FULFILLMENT: Is the emotional journey worth it? Do I finish this book feeling that I've crested the wave of the climactic moment and everything has been settled, leaving me settled and fulfilled? 100%. The book ends with an incredible zinger of a line that sets us up perfectly for the second book. When I first read this book I immediately went and purchased the rest of the set that's how eager I was to continue. I am always thoroughly satisfied when I finish this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite Enjoyed It *by J***A on May 11, 2016* The Good By the end of The Raven Boys, I was convinced that this was a work of character development and an incredibly original story. If you are a character-driven reader, this story could very well appeal to you. On the surface, these characters could come off as stereotypical. You have trailer park trash wanting to rise above his family and dreams of having the kind of money his friends have. You have the boy with the troubled past that comes off as abrasive and you shouldn't mess with him. You have the posh, incredibly wealthy but nice guy who talks in words the others most likely have to look up on occasion. Then you have the quiet, no one really notices outcast boy to round them out. In addition, there is the girl that desperately wants to be a part of this group because she needs something big to make her different and able to stand out. That's what they may come across as on the surface. However, Steifvater magically weaves the human intricacies that make us all unique into each and every character. There are little tidbits of their personality that you glean from the pages that are like tiny surprises you were't expecting. It's a lot like getting to know someone on a deeper level that you had previously judged incorrectly. I find myself wanting to know even more. Add to that the unique mythology that makes up Gansey's quest and the magic therein along with a houseful of psychics on the side and it's an incredibly interesting story with quite a bit of surprise and humor mixed in. The Bad One of the things that is hard about reading The Raven Boys is the way Steifvater jumps back and forth on things and adds random information in the middle of a topic. She will be telling you how one of the characters is sitting there, then jump to a random history lesson of something that character was thinking, then to how hot it is in the car, back to the original conversation the character is having with someone else. It can be quite disconcerting and definitely takes some getting used to. I basically had to let go of any valid timeline my head was trying to keep track of and go with the flow of the story as it was presented. The Romance Well, there is only one girl in the group of boys. I think a few of the boys are intrigued by her, but currently one has more interest over the others. Unfortunately for Blue, romance for her isn't going to be able to go anywhere good since the prophecies say she will cause her true love to die. We'll see more on that in future books I'm expecting since this wasn't really explored a lot in The Raven Boys. Conclusion I quite enjoyed it. Once I got over the lack of solid timeline in the way the story was written, I was able to just digest the information we were given. Steifvater delivers on intricate details of each character and causes me to feel as if I am also a part of this group. They've gotten under my skin and I want to know more. The magic that lies within has me curious to where all this will lead and the psychics are a funny addition with their eccentric natures and conversation. Recommended for character-driven readers. ### ⭐ Review *by H***I on February 1, 2026* i am so disappointed. the book came damaged. creases to the pages, the edges and spine bent all out of shape, the cover SCRATCHED and DIRTY!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1) (1) - The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle) - Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10962689-the-raven-boys-the-raven-cycle-book-1-1](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10962689-the-raven-boys-the-raven-cycle-book-1-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*