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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I loved Shiver when it came out. It was honestly one of my favorites. I was excited for this book, but now, looking back on it, I think I was excited purely because I wanted to hear more from the characters. If I was being completely honest, I would say that it could have been a book on it's own. It didn't need a sequel, or even to be in a series. Shiver ended well enough, and it really probably should have stayed that way.
This book, quite literally, lingered the entire time. Not much of anything happened until about page 300. The whole book was really not very necessary. The first 300 pages could have probably been summed up in about 100 and added to the next book. Or, like I said before, no second or third book needed to been written.
The whole premise of this story, and what's supposedly happening to Grace, doesn't make sense really. I guess, in the end, when Cole explains his theory as to why this is happening to her now, it can make sense. But it is really something that seems like it was thought of as an afterthought in order to write more than one book and make more money. So I'm not really buying it.
I will say, however, that I really liked Cole. Although he can be a jerk and he's entirely self-loathing at times, he was a character I found myself wanting to understand. We know a bit of why he is the way he is, but I find myself wanting to know more. Also, him and Isabel are a perfect match for me, so I do look forward to see where their story goes.
I absolutely HATED Grace's parents in this one. What kind of parents would hate a boyfriend BECAUSE it is getting serious? I don't get that. Maybe it's because I'm not a parent, but I know that my mom always liked the boyfriends I had that were more serious than the ones that I just dated once or twice. Maybe that was just my mom, but that's what I always found. Wouldn't you trust the boy who didn't seem to be using your daughter but genuinely cared for her instead? Besides, they're around like never, so what say do they really deserve? They've practically abandoned her to her own care her whole life and now they're going to play protective parents. It just doesn't seem fitting to the characters that we were introduced to in Shiver.
When some action did start happening in this book, it was interesting. But, like I said, that wasn't for 300 pages or so. The first 300 pages were slow and pointless, which is why I have to give this three stars. The only reason I'm giving it three, instead of two, is because of Isabel, Cole, the last 60 pages, and the fact that I will have to read the next one, despite being hesitant to do so. I need to know what happens in the end, but I'm not nearly as excited for it as I was for this one.
So overall, it was a disappointing second book in the series. It has some good points, like the introduction of Cole, the continuation of Sam and Grace's relationship in the beginning was adorable, and I really liked Isabel and Cole together. But it was a weak continuation and I am hesitant about how the next book will turn out, but with the ever-hated cliffhanger at the end of this one, I have to read it to find out.
This book, quite literally, lingered the entire time. Not much of anything happened until about page 300. The whole book was really not very necessary. The first 300 pages could have probably been summed up in about 100 and added to the next book. Or, like I said before, no second or third book needed to been written.
The whole premise of this story, and what's supposedly happening to Grace, doesn't make sense really. I guess, in the end, when Cole explains his theory as to why this is happening to her now, it can make sense. But it is really something that seems like it was thought of as an afterthought in order to write more than one book and make more money. So I'm not really buying it.
I will say, however, that I really liked Cole. Although he can be a jerk and he's entirely self-loathing at times, he was a character I found myself wanting to understand. We know a bit of why he is the way he is, but I find myself wanting to know more. Also, him and Isabel are a perfect match for me, so I do look forward to see where their story goes.
I absolutely HATED Grace's parents in this one. What kind of parents would hate a boyfriend BECAUSE it is getting serious? I don't get that. Maybe it's because I'm not a parent, but I know that my mom always liked the boyfriends I had that were more serious than the ones that I just dated once or twice. Maybe that was just my mom, but that's what I always found. Wouldn't you trust the boy who didn't seem to be using your daughter but genuinely cared for her instead? Besides, they're around like never, so what say do they really deserve? They've practically abandoned her to her own care her whole life and now they're going to play protective parents. It just doesn't seem fitting to the characters that we were introduced to in Shiver.
When some action did start happening in this book, it was interesting. But, like I said, that wasn't for 300 pages or so. The first 300 pages were slow and pointless, which is why I have to give this three stars. The only reason I'm giving it three, instead of two, is because of Isabel, Cole, the last 60 pages, and the fact that I will have to read the next one, despite being hesitant to do so. I need to know what happens in the end, but I'm not nearly as excited for it as I was for this one.
So overall, it was a disappointing second book in the series. It has some good points, like the introduction of Cole, the continuation of Sam and Grace's relationship in the beginning was adorable, and I really liked Isabel and Cole together. But it was a weak continuation and I am hesitant about how the next book will turn out, but with the ever-hated cliffhanger at the end of this one, I have to read it to find out.
OH MY GOD. No se que narices hace esta mujer que acaba siempre sus libros dejandote unas ganas inmensas por continuar leyendo. Todo el mundo decia que era una mierda y en verdad, si que es verdad que es un poco peor que el primero, pero tiene algunas cosas nuevas que me han encantado y que veo muy importante que esten ahi, con lo cual, chapeau.
An average listen too, pacing was a little better in this book compared to first.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I simultaneously can't wait to start reading the next book and am dreading it after having my heart ripped to shreds by this book. Hoping that the next book puts it back together again 🥺
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Animal death, Death
Minor: Infidelity
The problem with this book is that it only works as the middle book in a series. Linger does not work at all as a book on its own. Part of the problem is that I couldn't stop feeling like this book was unnecessary. Shiver could have worked without being a part of a series. This book ends with a cliffhanger that only works as a means of getting readers to buy the next book in the series. The book is 1% exposition, 95% rising action, and 4% climax. There isn't really any denouement, and the falling action is maybe a page. It just doesn't feel like a complete story.
There is not much of a plot. Most of the loose threads from the prior book are not really addressed here. There is very little about Isabel's family. Olivia is only mentioned a few times. Nearly everything that happens is summarized on the back of the book or in the prolog. It actually becomes a plot point before the climax that the characters are avoiding discussing the plot or doing anything to progress it. While I can understand the characters being kind of passive, I mostly just wondered what they were all doing with their time.
This series still has a lot of features that make it better than the average young adult novel. Maggie Stiefvater is a good author. Her prose creates a great mood. She writes from the perspective of four different neighbors, and they all sound distinct. While I could have done without Cole, everyone else is still realistic in comparison to most books in this genre.
Also, Grace's parents are my parents, so I actually relate to that part of the plot quite a bit. A lot of the time in young adult novels, the parents become one-note villains, but I thought Grace's parents remained pretty realistic, especially with the filter of first person.
There is not much of a plot. Most of the loose threads from the prior book are not really addressed here. There is very little about Isabel's family. Olivia is only mentioned a few times. Nearly everything that happens is summarized on the back of the book or in the prolog. It actually becomes a plot point before the climax that the characters are avoiding discussing the plot or doing anything to progress it. While I can understand the characters being kind of passive, I mostly just wondered what they were all doing with their time.
This series still has a lot of features that make it better than the average young adult novel. Maggie Stiefvater is a good author. Her prose creates a great mood. She writes from the perspective of four different neighbors, and they all sound distinct. While I could have done without Cole, everyone else is still realistic in comparison to most books in this genre.
Also, Grace's parents are my parents, so I actually relate to that part of the plot quite a bit. A lot of the time in young adult novels, the parents become one-note villains, but I thought Grace's parents remained pretty realistic, especially with the filter of first person.
Ugh. Let me write a book with 4 of the worst stereotype teenage attitudes. And throw werewolves in there too. K done.
Shiver wasnt terrible. I at least liked the characters. But then the characters became whiny and entitled with zero boundaries or healthy attachments. Thus Linger was born.
Shiver wasnt terrible. I at least liked the characters. But then the characters became whiny and entitled with zero boundaries or healthy attachments. Thus Linger was born.
Not as good as the first one, but good enough for me to immediately buy the third one.
adventurous
funny
sad
medium-paced