Written by Savannah Woods
Maggie Stiefvater knows how to enchant her readers, and while there has been no news of the release of book two in The Dreamers trilogy, we can surround ourselves with The Raven Cycle themed gifts. Whether you are looking for a quarantine present for yourself or you want to give something to your favourite Raven Cycle fan, you’ll find the perfect item below!
1. 300 Fox Way Throw Pillow, designed by Emgrav
Pay homage to your favourite found family of psychics with this beautifully designed throw pillow. This design is reminiscent of the neon signs that are seemingly ubiquitous with local psychic shops. The minimalist design is simple and will be a wonderful addition to nearly every style of home decor.
2. Noah Czerny Art Print, designed by Louise Delfin
Our favourite ghost with the most, Noah Czerny deserves a place of honour on your wall. This hauntingly beautiful print places our favourite murder victim in shades of green that remind us of Cabeswater, the forest where he met his untimely death.
3. You Are Made of Dreams Pillowcase Set
If you missed the Call Down the Hawk OwlCrate, fret not as most of the items are still available for individual purchase. This stunning set of two matching pillowcases designed by Stella Bookish Art is sure to ensure that you have nothing but sweet dreams as you sleep on them. Sadly, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to pull things out of those dreams upon waking.
4. Dream Raven Pendant Necklace
This OwlCrate exclusive will let you bring along your favourite dream raven, Chainsaw, with you wherever the ley lines take you. This simple pendant features a raven sitting atop a human skull (perhaps the skull of a long since dead Aglionby boy) and is strung on a mid length chain. Whether you’re a fan of The Raven Cycle, Poe, or just have a love of the morbid, this is the jewellery you want delicately placed around your neck.
5. Dreamer Beanie
While it’s still summer, it’s never too early to start buying Christmas presents, and this Dreamer Beanie is sure to keep you warm throughout the winter months. Or, if you work from home or in an office that keeps the temperature at just above freezing all year round, why not give yourself an added layer of protection for your work day?
6. Ley Lines Socks
Remember when you were young and hated getting socks as gifts? Well these are no pack of 6 pair white crew cut boring socks. These socks feature a repeating ley line symbol on a neutral grey background that truly goes with everything. As an added bonus, the bottom of the sock features a surprise Pynch quote for all you shippers out there.
7. Ley Lines candle by Rose and Adder
While giving candles as a gift can be seen as cliche, who can turn down a candle that smells like your favourite book? Light up this candle as you reread The Raven Cycle and Call Down the Hawk. With top notes of rain and ozone, middle notes of grass, geranium, & rose, and bottom notes of sandalwood & musk, you’ll be aromatically transported to the ley lines of Henrietta.
8. Cabeswater Bookish Soy Candle
The second recommendation of our trilogy of candles is the Cabeswater candle by Novelly Yours. This candle has scents of cotton trees, the great outdoors, meadows, rain and just a small touch of lavender. Once lit, you’ll feel all the soothing calm of Cabeswater.
9. Raven Cycle Inspired Soy Vegan Candle
“Once, Gansey had overhead his father saying, Why in the world did he even want that car? and his mother replying, Oh, I know why. One day he would find an opportunity to bring up that conversation with her, because he wanted to know why she thought he had bought it. Analyzing what motivated him to put up with the Camaro made Gansey feel unsettled, but he knew it had something to do with how sitting in this perfectly restored Peugeot made him feel. A car was a wrapper for its contents, he thought, and if he looked on the inside like any of the cars in this garage looked on the outside, he couldn’t live with himself. On the outside, he knew he looked a lot like his father. On the inside, he sort of wished he looked more like the Camaro. Which was to say, more like Adam.” ― Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys
If there is one item in The Raven Cycle that represents the magical, loveable, and broken band of Raven Boys, it’s Gansey’s Camaro. This candle will bring the smell of the Raven Boys to you: Gasoline, Motor Oil and Leather, somehow balanced enough to be atmospheric instead of overpowering. BriarWick has a gift for making candles that tell a story, and if the reviews are any indication, you won’t be disappointed by this purchase.
10. MONMOUTH Slim Fit T-Shirt, designed by Emgrave
Monmouth Manufacturing is the de facto headquarters of the Raven Boys and home to Gansey and Noah. The former factory is steeped in mystery and is described as a dilapidated exterior that houses within the expanded study of a great explorer or anthropologist or mad social scientist. The building is filled with stacks of books and papers, trinkets found in Gansey’s travels, and of course the bits of personal life that make Monmouth Manufacturing a home. Join the Raven Boys with your own shirt proclaiming yourself to be a part of the history of Monmouth.
11. Cabeswater Henrietta Virginia Classic T-Shirt, designed by starsocks
While we may not be able to visit Cabeswater, we can buy a T-Shirt and pretend we have. This shirt features art reminiscent of vintage postcards and old national park posters. This shirt is fashionable enough to become a regular part of any wardrobe and sure to have people ask about your travels to Cabeswater.
12. Aglionby Academy Pullover Sweatshirt, designed by redhales
We can’t all attend a fictional all boys private school in rural Virginia, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look like we attend a fictional all boys private school in rural Virginia. If that aesthetic appeals to you, this is the sweatshirt for you. Pair it with a button up underneath for Big Gansey Energy.
13. Safe As Life Gansey Bee Mask, designed by sarjack223
Gansey’s quote has never been quite as accurate as it is right now. Let’s be honest, we all need more masks right now, and why not feature a quote that doubles as a reference to The Raven Cycle and a succinct way to express the world’s mutual anxiety?
14. Pynch Pin, designed by AkiMao
This Pynch Pin honours the ship that serves as the Raven Cycle universe’s lynchpin. Get it? Pynch Pin, lynchpin? But in all sincerity, the love between Ronan and Adam holds The Raven Cycle together and will likely be a large focus throughout the Dreamer Trilogy. Why not treat yourself to a pin that captures one of the most iconic moments in The Raven Cycle?
15. The Raven King iPhone Case & Cover, designed by saintdri
You can never have too many phone cases, and this case (also available to fit other brands of phones) is no exception. Richard Campbell Gansey III stole my heart and likely yours too. Who doesn’t love a wunderkind world traveler obsessed with Welsh Kings? This design by Saintdri harkens to Gansey’s depths, on the outside he is charming in the way a world leader is charming, but within, Gansey is filled with anxiety and obsession that plague him like a murder of ravens.
