A review by donnaburtwistle
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

5.0

I admit that I had a tough time getting into this second installment, but by the time I hit 30 pages, I could not put it down. Now that Sam is completely human, it would seem that his life and future with Grace are true possibilities. However, Grace soon discovers that she is not okay; something is going on inside her, something that she cannot control. Meanwhile, a new character is introduced: Cole. One of Beck's new pack members, his desperation to cling to his wolf side comes from a self-hatred and a lack of direction. However, his attraction to Isabel and his growing connection to Sam draws him into a worrisome situation. Desperately sad in places, Stiefvater has continued to develop a really incredible story. Readers of the first novel will strongly appreciate the growth of the main characters and development of the storyline.