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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I read Shiver because we received the galley for Linger at the store and I was intrigued. Linger adds even more depth to the story of the Wolves of Mercy Falls and the people who are fighting to protect them. New wolves have been added to the pack and some wolves are now staying wolves all year long instead of just during the winter. Exciting twists in this one and I liked it just as much as the first!
Characters are more complex as are their motivations. An interesting continuation of Shiver.
Would it be crazy if I said I think I actually liked this book more than the first one in a lot of ways? Because I think I did. A big part for me was the introduction of Cole, who is overall a really interesting character, and his relationship with Isabel adds new dimensions to the story. I also found the new developments in our understanding of the werewolves super fascinating, and found myself repeatedly surprised by where the plot turned. Although not perfect by any means, I found this to be a very solid second installment, and I’m very much looking forward to reading the next one!
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Scholastic Press, 2010
360 pages
YA; Paranormal Romance
2nd in trilogy
4/5 stars
Spoilers from first book
Summary: Now Sam is a human and should be staying that way and everything should be great for Grace and Sam. Instead there are new threats, from the newly turned wolves, from an angry hunter, from Grace's parents, from Grace's body itself.
Thoughts: I saw mixed reviews of this: either people loved it or they didn't see the need of a sequel and thought the four narrators muddied it were the prevailing thoughts. I was excited about the sequel as I really enjoyed the first book and thought it was beautifully written.
I enjoyed the shifting perspectives and I liked that we didn't spend too long with any of them; I feel like that helps me read faster. What I didn't like about the four narrators was lack of Grace. I didn't track how long her sections were but it felt like there was a lot more Sam and Cole than Grace, who is my favorite character. I do like Sam, who is wonderfully earnest and such a good guy, in comparison to a lot of other YA males. But I felt like Grace should have been more of a focus and she wasn't. I enjoyed meeting Cole, a musician and scientific genius who wants to forget himself entirely and be just a wolf. He was such a jerk but if he can help, I want that. Isabel also returns and has some chapters to herself. She's in a very difficult position as she is struggling with parental problems of her own plus has her dad wanting to kill all of the wolves.
Beck is still a wolf as in the first book but his presence is heavily featured in the boys' chapters and as I loved him in the first book, I appreciated that. I also liked Grace's friend Rachel who was just a funny character throughout.
I didn't like Grace's parents who have a lot to answer for in my book. They spent years basically acting like Grace didn't exist or didn't need them for anything but all of a sudden, they interfere?! And they get mad at Sam when it seems like he's in it for the long haul, and not just for sex. Most parents I know at least try to get to know the person their child is dating. I'm not sure what it is about him that they don't like. And instead of trying to slow their relationship down, maybe by insisting that he spends more time with the parents so he can demonstrate his honorable intentions or by requesting that they spend more time in a group, they outright ban him. Furthermore, it doesn't sound like Grace's grades have suffered or that she was acting disrespectfully toward her parents while dating Sam. When they start ordering her around, that's when the disrespect starts and quite frankly they haven't earned her respect. Because while one should respect one's parents, it's earned, not just taken or demanded. They suck as parents.
Plotwise, the main thread is Cole adjusting to life as a shifter and then Grace's ill health which seems to be due to her earlier bite from a wolf. That last one ends on a cliffhanger that has me frantic for Forever.
Overall: Interesting new characters and further development of characters from first book result in a good book.
Cover: Love the green and how it connects to the blue; personally I would love purple for the next book.
Scholastic Press, 2010
360 pages
YA; Paranormal Romance
2nd in trilogy
4/5 stars
Spoilers from first book
Summary: Now Sam is a human and should be staying that way and everything should be great for Grace and Sam. Instead there are new threats, from the newly turned wolves, from an angry hunter, from Grace's parents, from Grace's body itself.
Thoughts: I saw mixed reviews of this: either people loved it or they didn't see the need of a sequel and thought the four narrators muddied it were the prevailing thoughts. I was excited about the sequel as I really enjoyed the first book and thought it was beautifully written.
I enjoyed the shifting perspectives and I liked that we didn't spend too long with any of them; I feel like that helps me read faster. What I didn't like about the four narrators was lack of Grace. I didn't track how long her sections were but it felt like there was a lot more Sam and Cole than Grace, who is my favorite character. I do like Sam, who is wonderfully earnest and such a good guy, in comparison to a lot of other YA males. But I felt like Grace should have been more of a focus and she wasn't. I enjoyed meeting Cole, a musician and scientific genius who wants to forget himself entirely and be just a wolf. He was such a jerk but if he can help, I want that. Isabel also returns and has some chapters to herself. She's in a very difficult position as she is struggling with parental problems of her own plus has her dad wanting to kill all of the wolves.
Beck is still a wolf as in the first book but his presence is heavily featured in the boys' chapters and as I loved him in the first book, I appreciated that. I also liked Grace's friend Rachel who was just a funny character throughout.
I didn't like Grace's parents who have a lot to answer for in my book. They spent years basically acting like Grace didn't exist or didn't need them for anything but all of a sudden, they interfere?! And they get mad at Sam when it seems like he's in it for the long haul, and not just for sex. Most parents I know at least try to get to know the person their child is dating. I'm not sure what it is about him that they don't like. And instead of trying to slow their relationship down, maybe by insisting that he spends more time with the parents so he can demonstrate his honorable intentions or by requesting that they spend more time in a group, they outright ban him. Furthermore, it doesn't sound like Grace's grades have suffered or that she was acting disrespectfully toward her parents while dating Sam. When they start ordering her around, that's when the disrespect starts and quite frankly they haven't earned her respect. Because while one should respect one's parents, it's earned, not just taken or demanded. They suck as parents.
Plotwise, the main thread is Cole adjusting to life as a shifter and then Grace's ill health which seems to be due to her earlier bite from a wolf. That last one ends on a cliffhanger that has me frantic for Forever.
Overall: Interesting new characters and further development of characters from first book result in a good book.
Cover: Love the green and how it connects to the blue; personally I would love purple for the next book.
OMG I am so lucky i bougt the trilogy in one hit!
I have gone straight from this to the next in the series.
I am so addicted to this series right now.
I love how we got to know isabel a little more. i'm not sure about the introduction of cole. But my respect-o-meter went up after he was trying to logically find a cure.
and you know i think he will.
Poor sam. I almost cried, and i was almost heartbroken for him.
Bring on [b:Forever|9409458|Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3)|Maggie Stiefvater|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1285771367s/9409458.jpg|6961290]!
I have gone straight from this to the next in the series.
I am so addicted to this series right now.
I love how we got to know isabel a little more. i'm not sure about the introduction of cole. But my respect-o-meter went up after he was trying to logically find a cure.
and you know i think he will.
Poor sam. I almost cried, and i was almost heartbroken for him.
Bring on [b:Forever|9409458|Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3)|Maggie Stiefvater|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1285771367s/9409458.jpg|6961290]!
Loved this, it was a great sequel to Shiver. The ending had me so tensed but i knew she would be a wolf in the end. It was sooo sad. I can't wait for Forever to find out what happens to Sam and Grace. I want sobel and Cale to get together and be happy for once. I can't believe Grace's dad hit Sam at the hospital. It was a great book. 8/10 :)
I read this in two days, forsaking entirely my library books and my addiction to my NYT articles, and loved it. I don't know how people could think nothing happened when there was so much wonderful character growth and change going on. Grace and Sam both grow up a bit in confronting the future and their hopes and fears for it, and Isabel and Cole take on appealingly-spiky depths. The atmosphere has swirling undercurrents of dread, and Stiefvater's writing is throughly graceful. I couldn't put the book down - not going to wait as long to read the last one!
“Here we were again. Always saying goodbye”
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It was pretty unnecessary for a sequel - and the cliffhanger was annoyingly predictable. It didn’t feel like it fit after then ending in “Shiver” at all
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I liked the fresh points of view - they really helped to flesh out the story, and really helped me make it through it. But forgive me for asking - if this is a series about wolves, where are they? Why does the author only reference them howling in the distance, or walking around the human characters as they miss the humans their fur contains
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I couldn’t wrap my head around Grace’s parents suddenly switching on the authoritarian switch. It made their romance the typical ~~*forbidden fruit*~~, he’s a bad influence, you’re our perfect child, even though we almost killed you trope. It felt very forced and unnatural - and really numbed me to the storyline. It isn’t even a relationship worth fighting for - they don’t acknowledge their pasts, their futures, or the fact the Grace is LITERALLY dying. And if she’s on the precipice of death, and we’re expected to believe that there isn’t a single medical staff member that is by her side? How did they make it past her family?
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The writing was amazing, but I just couldn’t help but dislike what was written. The book spoils itself for you on the first page, and plot wasn’t thick or suspenseful enough to make me love it
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It was pretty unnecessary for a sequel - and the cliffhanger was annoyingly predictable. It didn’t feel like it fit after then ending in “Shiver” at all
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I liked the fresh points of view - they really helped to flesh out the story, and really helped me make it through it. But forgive me for asking - if this is a series about wolves, where are they? Why does the author only reference them howling in the distance, or walking around the human characters as they miss the humans their fur contains
.
I couldn’t wrap my head around Grace’s parents suddenly switching on the authoritarian switch. It made their romance the typical ~~*forbidden fruit*~~, he’s a bad influence, you’re our perfect child, even though we almost killed you trope. It felt very forced and unnatural - and really numbed me to the storyline. It isn’t even a relationship worth fighting for - they don’t acknowledge their pasts, their futures, or the fact the Grace is LITERALLY dying. And if she’s on the precipice of death, and we’re expected to believe that there isn’t a single medical staff member that is by her side? How did they make it past her family?
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The writing was amazing, but I just couldn’t help but dislike what was written. The book spoils itself for you on the first page, and plot wasn’t thick or suspenseful enough to make me love it
Ahhh, Sam and Grace. I cant help but think of my girl classmate whose name is also Sam... But that didnt stop me from loving these two lovers even more.
I laughed and cried and even shouted at my sister for her to leave me alone while I'm in Mercy Falls.
Isabel became one of my new favorite characters in this book. And so did Cole. I felt like Grace wasnt as active and... engaging like in the previous book: Shiver. Sam was Sam. To me, he became, I dont know, manlier? Haha.
I love the plot and how Stiefvater described the scenes. Specifically one with Cole and a deer...
I felt heartbroken when the book ended. I kept flipping the last page back and forth, making sure there wasnt any epilogue or extras. I started pouting when I had flipped atleast 5 times. I thought, "Nooooo!! What happens next?!" And while I was still in my book-worm haze, I researched and found out there's a third book: Forever.
I am just itching to get my hands on the next book...
I laughed and cried and even shouted at my sister for her to leave me alone while I'm in Mercy Falls.
Isabel became one of my new favorite characters in this book. And so did Cole. I felt like Grace wasnt as active and... engaging like in the previous book: Shiver. Sam was Sam. To me, he became, I dont know, manlier? Haha.
I love the plot and how Stiefvater described the scenes. Specifically one with Cole and a deer...
I felt heartbroken when the book ended. I kept flipping the last page back and forth, making sure there wasnt any epilogue or extras. I started pouting when I had flipped atleast 5 times. I thought, "Nooooo!! What happens next?!" And while I was still in my book-worm haze, I researched and found out there's a third book: Forever.
I am just itching to get my hands on the next book...
I was going to give this book 3 stars because I felt like not a lot was happening, but I gave it 4 stars because at the end I couldn't put it down.