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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
While the writing style was a little simplistic, the book captured my attention because of the character development. New characters are added in to this book in the series, who show just how complicated it is to be human in our world today. Sometimes we all just wish we could disappear and live a simpler life. I did find there to be some gaps in the plot line, which made the book a bit choppy.
The sequel to Shiver, loved how the story moved forward and I can't wait to see if there is a third.
The majority of this book was filler material, but the ending was so heart-achingly real, so fleshed out with grit and agony, that my pain was nearly palpable. A new character was introduced whom I hated from the start and didn't come to like and respect until towards the end- but his metamorphosis was fantastic. The writing was lovely- Maggie Stiefvater's writing is one of my favorite styles to read, which is more than I can say for most other authors. The book delved into some of the more science-y aspects of the concept (which I LOVED) but it raised more questions than answers. Overall, it was basically the transition book in a trilogy, but I'm glad I have book three on hand. :P
In this book, Sam and Grace are madly in love and going it steady while trying to figure out their plans for the future and attempting to skirt her parents' disapproving gazes.
Meanwhile, Isabel is still grieving her brother and now feeds the wolves near her house. We meet Cole St. Clair, a junkie and rock star who was voluntarily infected with the werewolf sickness, hoping to lose his mind in a wolf's skin and who really gets under Isabel's.
Complications arise as Sam tries to juggle taking Beck's place taking care of the new wolves and keeping Cole out of trouble while Grace suddenly develops a mysterious illness and Isabel's father gets in a wolf-killing mood.
There were plenty of places where I was just aching to strangle Cole--when he was being selfish, a jerk, stupid, sometimes all three. But he did end up surprising me and now I am rather fond of his character. So, when you read this, wait a bit and I think you'll like Cole after the first half of the book if not sooner.
When Grace's parents started interfering in Grace and Sam's relationship...I admit it, I got upset, okay? I usually take the parents' side in matters like this and under normal circumstances I would, but...werewolves don't fall into the classification of "normal circumstances."
In short, I truly enjoyed Linger. It was fascinating, engrossing, and I'm looking forward to Forever!
Meanwhile, Isabel is still grieving her brother and now feeds the wolves near her house. We meet Cole St. Clair, a junkie and rock star who was voluntarily infected with the werewolf sickness, hoping to lose his mind in a wolf's skin and who really gets under Isabel's.
Complications arise as Sam tries to juggle taking Beck's place taking care of the new wolves and keeping Cole out of trouble while Grace suddenly develops a mysterious illness and Isabel's father gets in a wolf-killing mood.
There were plenty of places where I was just aching to strangle Cole--when he was being selfish, a jerk, stupid, sometimes all three. But he did end up surprising me and now I am rather fond of his character. So, when you read this, wait a bit and I think you'll like Cole after the first half of the book if not sooner.
When Grace's parents started interfering in Grace and Sam's relationship...I admit it, I got upset, okay? I usually take the parents' side in matters like this and under normal circumstances I would, but...werewolves don't fall into the classification of "normal circumstances."
In short, I truly enjoyed Linger. It was fascinating, engrossing, and I'm looking forward to Forever!
I read the first book in this series a few years ago and remember absolutely loving it, but unfortunately this one didn't hit the mark as hard for me. I don't know if it was a pacing thing but despite not being as enamored there were elements I enjoy. Specifically the element of a "wolf illness" and that there is just so much that still isn't understood about the shifting. I'm excited to continue with the series and hope I'm able to sink my teeth into the next book a little more passionately than this one.
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—☁️ 3.5 stars ☁️—
“As the endless night crawled slowly by, innumerable minutes piling one upon another without getting anywhere, the wolves began to howl and my heart began to pound.”
————about the book————
Age: YA
Genres: Paranormal Fiction, Teenage Fiction, Werewolves,
Writing: 8/10
Quotes: 7/10
World building: 6/10
Characters: 7/10
Romance: 6/10
My rating: 7/10
trigger warnings: death and grief, injury, graphic animal death, attempted murder, child neglect, child physical abuse (past), depression, drug abuse, graphic suicide ideation,
———my thoughts———
Grace and Sam must fight to be together. For Grace must defy her parents and Sam must come to terms with his werewolf past.
But just as they manage to find happiness, everything brings to fall apart and Grace realises she’s being to change in ways she’s never expected...
Did I like this more than the first book?
Both yes and no.
I loved the depth we got around the werewolves, the way everything I wanted more of in the last book was answered.
But I wonder if it suited the simplicity.
Perhaps it should have been left as one book.
As always, Maggie Stiefvater’s unique writing style is prominent.
The way she writes is such a mash up of messy teenage feelings and beautiful, lyrical almost-verse.
It takes some getting used too, and it’s definitely less polished here than in The Raven Cycle.
(Definitely recommend that series!)
It always feels odd, to read author’s older books after reading the newer releases.
There’s a sense of going back, not only in years, but often in writing ability.
But that doesn’t make it less entertaining.
Because at the heart, that’s what this is.
With all the answers I got to my previous questions, I can tell exactly how this series will end.
It’s the kind of YA that’s slightly formulaic, that gives you the feeling you’ve read something similar before.
But there’s also something comfortable about that.
Sometimes I want to read something predictable, something I don’t really have to think about.
Grace and Sam’s love story still isn’t particularly interesting to me.
They just feel a little bland, and still far too grow up.
They’re seventeen/eighteen, and seem to have their life figured out better that most twenty-year-olds!
Isabel and Cole, our ‘new’ couple...I’m not sure how I feel about them yet.
They’re another insta-lust pair.
But I feel like there will be more depth in them, further on.
So I don’t know if I’ll read the last book.
Maybe, maybe not.
I’m here mostly for the writing and easy flow, so perhaps...
————quotes————
“It meant there were thousands of eyes out there looking for him, waiting to recognise him.
And when they’d found him, they’d find all of us.”
“I had risked everything, and I had nothing to show for it but my open hand, lying empty and palm up towards the ceiling.”
———random extra thoughts———
Still not sure if I want to be a wolf or have one...
Thanks for reading! ❤️
“As the endless night crawled slowly by, innumerable minutes piling one upon another without getting anywhere, the wolves began to howl and my heart began to pound.”
————about the book————
Age: YA
Genres: Paranormal Fiction, Teenage Fiction, Werewolves,
Writing: 8/10
Quotes: 7/10
World building: 6/10
Characters: 7/10
Romance: 6/10
My rating: 7/10
trigger warnings: death and grief, injury, graphic animal death, attempted murder, child neglect, child physical abuse (past), depression, drug abuse, graphic suicide ideation,
———my thoughts———
Grace and Sam must fight to be together. For Grace must defy her parents and Sam must come to terms with his werewolf past.
But just as they manage to find happiness, everything brings to fall apart and Grace realises she’s being to change in ways she’s never expected...
Did I like this more than the first book?
Both yes and no.
I loved the depth we got around the werewolves, the way everything I wanted more of in the last book was answered.
But I wonder if it suited the simplicity.
Perhaps it should have been left as one book.
As always, Maggie Stiefvater’s unique writing style is prominent.
The way she writes is such a mash up of messy teenage feelings and beautiful, lyrical almost-verse.
It takes some getting used too, and it’s definitely less polished here than in The Raven Cycle.
(Definitely recommend that series!)
It always feels odd, to read author’s older books after reading the newer releases.
There’s a sense of going back, not only in years, but often in writing ability.
But that doesn’t make it less entertaining.
Because at the heart, that’s what this is.
With all the answers I got to my previous questions, I can tell exactly how this series will end.
It’s the kind of YA that’s slightly formulaic, that gives you the feeling you’ve read something similar before.
But there’s also something comfortable about that.
Sometimes I want to read something predictable, something I don’t really have to think about.
Grace and Sam’s love story still isn’t particularly interesting to me.
They just feel a little bland, and still far too grow up.
They’re seventeen/eighteen, and seem to have their life figured out better that most twenty-year-olds!
Isabel and Cole, our ‘new’ couple...I’m not sure how I feel about them yet.
They’re another insta-lust pair.
But I feel like there will be more depth in them, further on.
So I don’t know if I’ll read the last book.
Maybe, maybe not.
I’m here mostly for the writing and easy flow, so perhaps...
————quotes————
“It meant there were thousands of eyes out there looking for him, waiting to recognise him.
And when they’d found him, they’d find all of us.”
“I had risked everything, and I had nothing to show for it but my open hand, lying empty and palm up towards the ceiling.”
———random extra thoughts———
Still not sure if I want to be a wolf or have one...
Thanks for reading! ❤️
Good plot twist. Bad character development (though it was sudden and didn't really have the time to actually develop).
I realized that I really don't remember Shiver all that well. I need to go back and skim it a bit. As far as I can recall, though, I think I actually liked Linger better...and the reason for that is that I thought the ending in Shiver was too simple. Linger was more complicated, and I liked that. Also, I know this book is mainly about Grace and Sam....but Isabel and Cole are way more interesting to me.