She just wants to fit in. But can a gifted teen find her place when she’s caught between good and evil?After the sudden death of her mother, Lucy Walker leaves her small town for a fresh start in the City of Chicago. Lucy hopes life with her uncles will be less dramatic than the one she left behind. But her hopes are quickly turned upside down.Beginning with a disturbing encounter at the airport, … encounter at the airport, Lucy steps into a world she never imagined. From the discovery that she’s half-witch, half-demon, meeting the father she never knew, and run-ins with the mysterious boy who lives in the apartment upstairs, Lucy’s new life is not what she expected. And her world becomes even more complicated when the family’s treasured raven goes missing.
Persistent attacks from a dangerous stranger temporarily sideline Lucy’s search for the beloved family pet. Despite her reluctance to embrace her new gifts, Lucy is forced to team up with her brooding, dark-eyed neighbor to hunt down the truth. But when she discovers the connections between her own history and the secretive boy’s true nature, she’s thrust headfirst into an ancient battle…where choosing the wrong side could prove fatal.
Will Lucy accept her destined role before the darkness destroys everything she loves?
The Girl and The Raven is the thrilling first installment in The Girl and The Raven YA paranormal romance series. If you like imperfect witches with badass magic, young sorceresses trying to find themselves, and epic clashes between light and dark, then you’ll love Pauline Gruber’s enthralling tale.
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“This story isn’t one of those cardboard demon stories. It has twists and turns I didn’t see coming.” Bonnie Gill
“Let me just get this out. I LOVED THIS BOOK! Everything about it was amazing. Right out of the gate, you are thrown into the story and your emotions are taken for a ride. I was hooked from the first sentence and there was no turning back. The beginning had me on the verge of tears, which rarely happens at the beginning of a book because you are just getting started, but no, this book had me hooked.” Ivey Byrd
“I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. Ms. Gruber swept me up into the story with her opening line and kept me until the end. Lucy is a complex and strong heroine. Marcus is a unique and refreshing hero (I don’t want to spoil what’s so unusual about him).” Samantha Macdouglas
“I really enjoyed this book…In this story, each character is set up with a unique attribute that Lucy takes in stride, and the entire world is painted in a way that sets it up and brings the reader in. From the school she attends to the group of friends she interacts with the story builds a depth and world and relationships that rivals that of Twilight, Harry Potter and other classic young adults.” Crystal Wright
“The best part of this book is the uniqueness of it. Witches, demons, gargoyles, and the struggle between good and evil. It’s so much fun. It’s not something I’ve read before so I like the change.” Katelin Campbell
“Well this one was fantastic! A fast-paced plot with an immensely likable lead character.” Heather A.
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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.
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.
Great YA paranormal story! Lucy is an interesting character who really grows throughout the book. Lucy is dropped into a world unfamiliar to her. It is fun seeing the supernatural through her eyes. This was enjoyable to read. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 Grubber. 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 Grubber for writing such a page-turner!
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!
This is a new author to me and is the first book in a YA Paranormal series I had not heard of until I saw the cover. It reminded me a lot of another book cover, so I picked it up. I’m glad I did because this is a really good book. I love that the main character is such a strong female that doesn’t just wait for something to happen. She takes charge. And with a lot of superb skills of the supernatural powers. I love all the twists and turns along the way of this story but cannot wait to continue with the next book in the series. Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down. I highly recommend this book for young adults and adults that love the YA paranormal genre.