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Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

tashaseegmiller's review against another edition

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4.0

This book gave me everything I wanted from a trilogy. It was exciting, emotional, suspenseful. Thanks Maggie.

ac223's review against another edition

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3.0

I liked it, but I am glad this is the ending so that I won't be tempted to continue. Grace is wolfed out for the winter, and unlike usual Sam is awaiting her return. Most of the city believes that he had something to do with Grace's disapearance. Cole finally has a purpose, and spends most of his time experimenting with a cure. Isabel's dad is still bent on destroying the wolves, and after another death, he has the support he needs. Forever is the pretty bow to the Mercy Falls package. It wraps everything up nice and neat.

usnebojemesa's review against another edition

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5.0

Oh I cried, but thankfully everything ended just fiiiiiiine. Ow yiss. Can't believe that is over, this whole serial and... ugh my feels.

read: 1:33 a.m.

1st read: August 23rd - August 27th 2012
2nd read: August 19th - August 20th 2014

sam_hartwig's review against another edition

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3.0

So I have finally finished the "Wolves of Mercy Falls" series. I decided to only give this 3 stars because It wasn't really awesome and it wasn't really bad, it was right in the middle for me. I think i didn't like this series as much because of Grace. She didn't do anything for me as a character, Cole & Isabel on the other hand I really liked them. The ending was ok, I would've liked a bit more closure than having everything let open. I enjoyed reading the series and look forward to reading Maggie Stiefvater's other books because I really enjoy her writing.

anits12's review against another edition

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3.0

Well it wasnt what i expected, the build up was great but it was a let down at the end. but overall it was ok i guess.

nasolireads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

christineponkey's review against another edition

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4.0

[Note: There are a few spoilers hidden in my random blabbing. Be sure you've read the novel already!]

I actually thought that Forever was the best novel out of the Mercy Falls trilogy. It was extremely exciting, suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat.
The thing about this novel is that it ended too quickly. I expected at least another chapter to thoroughly explain the happy ending that was always to come. How would Sam and Grace find out about Cole? Would Isabel's and Cole's odd relationship develop into something more than just lust? Would Grace survive the supposed 'antidote' or 'cure'that would make her human forever?
There was just too much questions I had at the end. It tormented me to think that the series had ended.
And seriously, I kept on thinking about how Grace completed her summer school and got a high school graduation degree. Did summer really go that fast?
I was immensely pissed at Shelby. She was like, the problem to everything but I absolutely hated how she killed Beck. Beck!
I was also subliminally pissed at Sam and didn't realise until I finished reading. Why has he been so useless?! Isabel has been right to be a little pissed at his uselessness.
Speaking of Isabel, how was her life in California? Was it torturous to be out of the loop of the big wolf drama or was she relieved?
I still have many questions now but the novel itself was well-written and full of suspense in every chapter. I almost had a heart attack when I heard of 'Litter' [which was actually an April Fool's Day joke -3-].
My four stars is actually more of a 3.75 stars but 4 is close enough ^^

joanna1905's review against another edition

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3.0

This was a really good conclusion to what was kind of a mediocre but still enjoyable series. I feel like I am kind of harsh on this series, but really I'm older than its intended audience - and has I read it during my pre-teen or early teen years I probably would have loved it. However, like I said I did actually enjoy listening to this series.

SO let's talk about this book;

Sam and Cole doing literally nothing while everything was going to hell at the very beginning of the book - Isabelle trying to deal with their uselessness.

"Her lips looked like they'd like Twizzlers" - umm cool nice Cole.

UGH SAM'S SINGING - IT IS SO BAD, it is obviously meant to be romantic but no.

Boy was it a relief when Grace's mum finally started to recognize what crappy parents they had been, I mean she still made heaps of excuses to justify their behavior but still progress. When Sam called her out on behalf of Grace I was literally cheering him on.

Tom Culpeper deserves a baseball bat to the balls. I gladly volunteer to do the honors.

The confrontation and goodbye between Sam and Beck were heartbreaking. Despite my misgivings with his choice to turn Sam.

GRACE'S PARENTS STRAIGHT UP REPLACED HER WITH A CAT - NOT THAT I AM SURPRISED BUT STILL IT BLOWS MY MIND HOW SHITY THEY ARE, and then after this, they try and pull the parent card...wow. She then finally decides to be reasonable when Grace gives them an ultimatum.

Rachael frantically applying lipgloss because she can't deal with tension - relatable. Also proving herself to be a great best friend, comforting Grace when she is about to shift.

COLE SAVING SAM - WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT MR ANGST HAS ACTUAL FEELINGS.

I thought Shelby would develop into more of an antagonist but I am kind of glad she didn't because of she's so annoying. GLAD SHE DEAD.

Overall, this was probably my favorite book in the series - it was a good conclusion, however, I wished it had not been so open-ended.

barly's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

jenny_hedberg's review against another edition

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4.0

A great book to end the series with. Cole had me thinking he was dead there for a while. I must say that even though there are still questions unanswered I'm satisfyed with the ending, and I'm not really sure if that's bad or good.