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The Girl and the Demon (The Girl and The Raven #3) by Pauline Gruber-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Girl and the Demon : YA Paranormal Romance (The Girl and the Raven #3) by Pauline Gruber

Not the first book I’ve read by Gruber. This is the third book in The Girl and the Raven Series. The Girl and The Demon is an amazing book.

Lucy is missing her father and she doesn’t want Marcus to leave. She isn’t sure where her dad went, but she isn’t going to stop looking for him. Now not only is Marcus leaving, but her uncles are finally getting married. The quote I chose for Lucy is: “That’s nice of you. I will keep you posted once I know when Jude will be home.”

Marcus doesn’t want to leave Lucy when he goes to meet the coven. He thinks that once everything is settled then he can go back to being normal. Then Lucifer comes along and now the one he loves is in danger. The quote I chose for Marcus is: “The council is taking a hard position with my mother. They believe she and Garret were equally responsible. They want somebody’s head. Since Garret’s dead, they are going after her.”

Highly recommended for YA Fantasy lovers.

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The Girl and The Demon (The Girl and The Raven Book 3) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Erica Banes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber, is the third book in this series and a great book to read. The chapters switch from several different characters, which allows you to get a better picture of whats going on in the story and why. I thought the book was well written, transporting the reader into the story. I loved it very much.
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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Book 1) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber is a fantastic four-star read. This is number one in The Girl and the Raven series, and I enjoyed this story, it shows great promise for the series. Lucy will pull you in, her dilemma and drama will keep you hooked and leave you wanting to know everything. Lucy is tough and keeps the story together and the setting is strong, I felt it could have done with a little more putting together, it jumped a couple of times, or maybe I drifted I don’t know. This had the bones of being great, and I am hoping the second will get better.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The girl and the Raven was a book that truly surprised me! I was enthralled from the beginning and it really made me think of the Harry Potter Series! Pauline Gruber did an amazing job with the plot and it flowed so beautifully! It wasn’t what I expected from a Young Adult categorized book but it truly was attention grabbing and interesting! I am interested to see what comes next for these characters and can’t recommend this book enough! Job well done!!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m loving this series. It’s so easy to read. I definitely highly recommend for young adults. Definitely can relate to be out of the loop with someone trying to protect me. Hope this is a long series.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book!! I love a good YA/paranormal book and I was hooked. I really enjoyed the different kinds of paranormal used in this story of demons, witches and gargoyles. When Lucy’s mother passes away, she has to go live in Chicago with her uncles. Lucy learns then she is half witch and half demon and her life turned upside down and only the beginning. Add in some twists and turns that also include a love triangle between Lucy, Dylan and Marcus. I also love a strong female character and most definitely Lucy was!! I thought this book was fabulous.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Edie Kelleher

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven was an unexpected delight! I was hooked once I started reading and didn’t stop until I finished the whole thing!
Extremely fast paced, it wasn’t the typical cliché story line you often see in Young Adult books. You feel like you are right there in the story with Lucy, feeling what she feels along the way. I enjoyed the well written character development as the story unfolds and how the mystery around her neighbour Marcus keeps you guessing and wanting more (I don’t want to spoil any juicy details). I’m excited for book 2 and seeing more of Lucy’s story unfold, so many possibilities.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Ayla Eddy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber is a captivating YA paranormal romance. With the death of her mother 16 year old Lucy’s world is turned upside down. Moving states away to live with her uncles in Chicago her world only gets more twisted around. She discovers that she isn’t just a human teenage girl, but half-witch half-demon. These secrets open a new and dangerous world for Lucy. If the normal teenage problems of losing a parent, starting at a new school, and crushing on the good looking neighbor were not enough, the magical world being added into the mix sure is enough to keep Lucy busy. New friends, old friends, family, and a boyfriend what more could a girl ask for? Danger lurks near as Lucy learns more about herself. Stranger attacks and choices must be made. A unique story that hooks you from the first page and keeps you reading. I found it hard to put the book down and cannot wait to read the next book in the series. This is my first read by Pauline and I can guarantee it will not be my last.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a page turner of events. Other then the supernatural part it really brought back some memories of being a teenage in high school and trying to fit in. The supernatural part of this book was amazing, the twists and turns this book made always kept me wondering what was happening next, and what was going to happen. It starts off right away by grabbing up with the tragic event with her mother and then finding out who she is and what she can do. The evil that also is in the world and everything that made her come to the point where she is now. I really can’t wait for the next book; this is a must read.

Reviewed by @jennifer3343
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The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven #2) by Pauline Gruber-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Girl and the Gargoyle: YA Paranormal Romance (The Girl and the Raven #2) by Pauline Gruber

This is the second book by Gruber that I’ve read. The Girl and the Gargoyle is the second book in The Girl and the Raven Series. It does need to be read in order.

Lucy has spent almost a year with her uncles. Life keeps getting worse. Now it’s her turn to help Marcus deal with his family problems. Not only does she have Seamus after her, but Garrett as well. The quote I chose for Lucy is: “I trust my gut and my gut says Garret has a team of soldiers at Jude’s house. We have to get to Lake Forest. Now!”

Marcus hasn’t seen his mother in several years. Now he’s got his family to deal with. Keeping Lucy safe last time almost killed him. What will happen to him this time? What of Lucy? The quote I chose for Marcus is: “Save… my… mother. Get out of here! Leave Garret to me.”

Highly recommended for YA Paranormal lovers.

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The Girl and The Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven Book 2) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven, #2)The Girl and the Gargoyle by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cliffhangers should be illegal. The end of this book had me on the edge of my seat. I loved reading this second installment. The plot twists had me scrambling for more. The relationship between Lucy and her dad caught me off guard and was not expecting it. The Lucy/Marcus/Dylan triangle had me groaning inside a little but I was happy with the hopeful end result. Hopefully. Watching Lucy grow and actually handle things maturely and not irrationally made me extremely happy. I still have so many questions on how all of these little odds and ends are going to be finished in book 3. I’m a little sad but excited to read more in book 3. Thouroghly enjoyed book 2!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Donna Dawkin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like how the author weaves the threads of the story through the different characters into web of intrigue.. Great foundation building for the series of stories to come. Not a regular of YA Paranormal Romance, I enjoyed the sweet romantic suspense of first love amidst all the adventure of learning who she really is.
Lucy is a girl that’s had to stand on her own for years, but now she finds herself surrounded by a family and champions she never knew she had. This is my first read by Pauline Gruber and I won’t hesitate to read the next installment!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this novel by Pauline Gruber. The Girl and the Raven included love, adventure, intrigue, witches and demons, all favorites of mine. The start of Lucy’s journey to uncovering who she is and where she fits in the world was a joy to read. Pauline Gruber has created a vibrant world and I found myself unable to put the book down. I look forward to reading the next installment from Pauline Gruber.

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The Girl and The Raven by Pauline Gruber Review by Michelle Marlow

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Right away this story grabs your attention with our main character. Lucy is just a 16 year old trying to cope with her life.

She is then thrown into a turmoil. As she ends up living with her great uncles, she learns she is not of this world. Which she already had a clue to.

This story had wonderful fantasy elements to it that I don’t believe we see often enough. It wasn’t all fairies and mortals. No, it was something much different. I cannot wait to get my hands on the rest of this series. And would recommend it to anyone who truly loves a fresh feel to a Young Adult series.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Kayla Bullock

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven tells the story of Lucy, a teen who has no idea who she really is…until her mother passes away and she is sent to live with her uncles. When she learns the truth about her family, and herself, Lucy is thrown into a world she never imagined could be real.

This Young Adult novel was great. The writing is superb. I am usually not a reader who enjoys stories that switch between multiple points of view, but this one was done so seamlessly that it never once was an issue. The characters are fantastic and the danger is real–the twists and turns just keep coming! Great first novel for the series and I can’t wait to read more!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Brittany Spry

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has all the makings of a wonderful YA paranormal story! Lucy has had a life riddled with unfair circumstances and the author does a great job of reeling you in from the first sentence. I loved the watching her as she grew from a young girl unsure of herself into a young woman who knew what was truly important. She deals with the same things all teen girls deal with but there is a twist…she isn’t human. This story is filled with the supernatural and keeps you wondering what will happen in the end. It can get slow at times but towards the end picks back up and reels you in! It has love, heartbreaks, witches, demons, and more!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Ashley Mandell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucy, a small-town girl from Tennessee, has her world turned upside down at the young age of fifteen ; having to move to Illinois and live with her uncles due to an unexpected tragedy. With her new life in Illinois comes unveiled secrets, discovering more about her family, new relationships, and love. I was enraptured by this book from the very beginning and couldn’t put it down. Gruber has a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. I’m excited to read the rest of this series!

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The Girl and the Raven: a YA Paranormal Romance by Pauline Gruber-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Girl and the Raven: a YA Paranormal Romance by Pauline Gruber

This is the first book by Gruber that I’ve read. It won’t be my last as this author has a way of writing. I could easily get lost in her words.

Lucy has lost her mother and is being moved to Chicago. Once she arrives her life is turned upside down. Her uncles don’t know the family history and that she’s part of that history. The quote I chose for Lucy is: “And Seamus… He’s out there still. Part of the deal is that I have to train with Jude. I need to be able to protect myself.”

Marcus isn’t only human, but something else. Meeting Lucy has brought out the protective side of him. Saving her from danger and evil. The thought that he could lose her hurts him. The quote I chose for Marcus is: “I love you and I know you don’t want to hear this, but the thought of you going to meet with Jude on your own scares the hell out of me.” I’m about to interrupt, but he presses a finger to my lips. “Please stop being stubborn. Let me help you come up with another plan.”

Highly recommended for Ya Paranormal lovers.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Ashley Dover

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven is a delightful tale of a girl that wants a less complicated life. Her personal struggles with herself and the life she left in Tennessee are described so accurately that you can feel her ups and downs as she meets new people in Chicago. Pauline Gerber created a plot that ignites a reader’s imagination with all the nuances of Lucy’s life in Chicago. What a great storyline to build a series off of!

Lucy is hopeless when her mother, an alcoholic and a drug addict, is dropped off in front of their trailer in Tennessee dead. Lucky for her, she has two loving uncles that live in Chicago. She craves a life where things are normal.

On arriving in Chicago, she runs into a man who sends electric shocks into her fingers. Not exactly what she was hoping for. At her uncles’ three flat, her upstairs neighbor is a teenage hunk! Marcus, the hunk, becomes her protector; only Lucy doesn’t know why she’s being protected.

Circumstances change quickly. Lucy learns about a world of witches, demons, and half-demons. Things that she has never heard of in her life. A lot of decisions must be made quickly. Will Lucy choose the path to her destiny? Will her decisions keep those she loves safe?

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Krista Vaughan

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Krista Vaughan

Lucy loses her mom and decides to move in with her uncles. She learns some secrets about her family. It turns out she’s half witch, half demon. She meets her handsome, broody neighbour. Then she finds out his secret! In a world of trying to be normal she finds out she’s anything but. This is a great story of finding yourself and what you are capable of. It is also a compelling young adult romance. The story is unique and keeps you reading well past bedtime! I would definitely recommend for the Young Adult reader in your life!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven is a paranormal romance with so many twists and turns that it will leave your head spinning until the very last page. The characters are absolutely fascinating including powers, demons, and more. The details leading to their descriptions flowed effortlessly and beautifully. This is my first read by Pauline Gruber and I’m so glad I decided to pick it up. While there was a lot of drama in this book I also found myself laughing at a few parts. There were some predictable parts but still a lot of shock and awe so I do your looking for a good read then I highly recommend The Girl and the Raven.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Book 1) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Michelle Collier

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber is a YA paranormal romance. I enjoyed this book so much. Lucy is such a great character, strong and independent. I love the uncles too! How could you not love them? Witches, demons, and more fill the pages of this story. There are twists and turns throughout.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Series) by Pauline Gruber – Reviewed by Laura-Jane Minnie

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I could not put this book down. I read it in a day. There’s so many twists and turns. It is about a teenager named Lucy who goes to live with her uncles in a new town and then finds out what she believes to be impossible: that she is half witch and half demon plus she has 2 cute boys fighting over her but not everyone is who they really claim to be. A great fun paranormal book.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Mary Catherine Jellison

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am in love with this book. This was a truly magical story that really came to life for me. A story that I could easily see myself reading again. From the moment I began reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. Each character is complex and unique. This story was full of plot twists that kept me wanting to turn each page to find out what would happen next. This story by far is probably one of the best paranormal stories I have read in a long time and can’t wait to grab the rest of the series.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber is the first book in a new YA paranormal romance series, The Girl and the Raven. Lucy is the main character and she has just discovered more than she ever could imagine about herself and her family. I really like this flawed and likable character. She comes across as realistic because she does not react to what is going on with a wealth of teenage trope attitude. Instead, she is shocked, dismayed, intrigued, and curious. I like this is not another teen story following the same storyline of many other YA paranormal stories. I was curious as to where the story was leading and want to continue reading this series. The interactions between the different factions kept me curious and I really like the characters. They are well developed and focused on the story. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! Once I started reading it, I didn’t want to put it down.

Lucy’s character draws you in from the very beginning. You really like her and love her heart for others. Even after her world is turned upside down and challenges assail her left and right, she is still able to love. Her dad is a stranger that has dark powers that she wants to reject, but can she? Marcus is her knight in shining armor holds his own secrets, and Dylan is a popular jock that evolves into something more…. but who will catch Lucy’s heart?

Can’t wait to read the next installment of this series to find out more!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great paranormal read. It has a mixture of everything that keeps you gripped from danger, to romance. This book is full of twists and turns which keeps you guessing and keeps you hooked.

Lucy is a young girl who has a traumatic life. Her mother was heavily into drugs and was returned to Lucy dead after a night out. Lucy was heartbroken and now all alone she thinks. But there are secrets that she doesn’t know. Secrets that will change her view of herself and also put her in danger.

When she goes to live with her uncles after her mothers death she starts to learn about the truth of her gifts. This revelation opens her eyes to a whole new world she didn’t know existed and puts her in danger when her demon father trys to find her.
Add to this a romance with Marcus who lives upstairs. As perfect as he seems he isn’t who or what he seems to be.
This books will keep you guessing all the way through and you feel Lucy grow from a shy unconfident girl into a more confident girl.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jasmin Marie

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are three things I love in a story – magic, mystery, and love. All of these elements were delivered in The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber. This is my first read by this author, but it won’t be the last. In fact, I just ordered book two in the trilogy! Lucy is a strong and brave heroine who is willing to put all on the line for the people she loves. Overall, this story is filled with twists and turns, and you never really know who is on Lucy’s side until the end! I recommend The Girl and the Raven for young adults interested in witches, demons, and the supernatural. Kudos to Pauline Gruber for writing such a page-turner!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Lucy’s mother dies suddenly, her life is changed in more ways than she ever could have expected. She moves to Chicago to live with her uncles…but she notices weird things are happening around her. Why did a stranger feel like he electrocuted her at the airport? Where is her late grandmother’s bird? And how is she going to fit in at her new school? Oh….and how does she deal with the secrets being revealed by those around her? (That’s probably the most important!)

Lucy is making friends, falling for a boy, and feeling confused about another…all while she is also trying to deal with the fact that someone is after her and she can’t even trust her own father. As Lucy’s world begins to open up as secrets are told, she must fight to keep herself safe while not losing herself in the process.

This book is filled with a lot going on…and I was never sure who to really trust. In fact, I’m still not really sure. I enjoyed watching Lucy learn about herself and take ahold of it and not shy away from it. She became stronger and is finding her way in this new crazy world. Can’t wait to see what future books have in store for her!

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The Girl and the Raven (Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review By Emily McCoy

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven took a much better turn then I expected going into this story. I really thought this was going to be a typical YA with a love triangle as the focus and the plot would be more centered around it, but I was wrong, completely. I felt so connected to Lucy, as far as coming from a broken home and trying to find her place not to mention having to move to another town to live with her grandmother. This book also goes through the Good vs Evil in a person and the struggle that comes with it, I absolutely love that because sometimes a character can have both qualities and still be a decent person!! Jude turned out better then I expected as a father and the fact there are gargoyles in this has me reeling. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a not so typical Paranormal Romance YA Book!!! Pauline Gruber really knocked this out of the park!

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