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Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)

Maggie Stiefvater

Start date: March 1, 2011

Finish date: March 31, 2011

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Jun 21, 2010 Michelle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Sad how long it took me to read this book, and certainly no reflection on how good the book is. I admit I picked this book up at the library in an attempt to fill the void I was feeling because I couldn't get my hands on The Raven Boys. I loved this book. I loved the pacing of it. I loved how each chapter began with the temperature, it carried a storyline all its own. Definitely recommend. ...more

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Oct 08, 2009 Christina rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shiver is set in a fictional town in modern-day Minnesota. The primary protagonists, Grace and Sam, are teenagers experiencing the giddy sensation of first love—except that Sam is not merely human; he is a werewolf. Grace indulges herself in an obsession with the wolves who live in the woods behind her house, although she does not at first fully understand quite why.

Maggie Stiefvater delivers a compelling tale infused with well-crafted fantastical elements. Shiver is a love story at its core, a ...more

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Mar 24, 2010 Jennifer Provost rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This book was nothing if not awesome. It is a truly romantic love story in the style of Romeo and Juliet: two young people never meant to be together, but defy the odds - and werewolves - to find a solution. The author ignores many stereotypes and makes the wolves her own, and the ending is spectacular. I recommend this book to everyone!

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