Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Jun 24, 2009 Katieb (MundieMoms) rated it it was amazing

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Grace is a 17 yr old junior at her local high school. She lives with parents whom are a bit hippy and do their own thing for the most part. Living in the MN woods, at a young age Grace was attacked by the wolves and saved by a yellow eyed wolf with whom she felt attached too. Through the years she and wolf spend time watching each other. Grace watching from her home or back yard and the yellow eyed wolf from the woods. Both feel protective of each other.

The wolves keep to themselves and spend th Grace is a 17 yr old junior at her local high school. She lives with parents whom are a bit hippy and do their own thing for the most part. Living in the MN woods, at a young age Grace was attacked by the wolves and saved by a yellow eyed wolf with whom she felt attached too. Through the years she and wolf spend time watching each other. Grace watching from her home or back yard and the yellow eyed wolf from the woods. Both feel protective of each other.

The wolves keep to themselves and spend the winter months in the woods. During the summer months they're able to return to their human forms. At some point though the wolves stop turning back into their human form and stay wolves. It's this struggle that we find 18 year old Sam as he is fighting against the change so he can stay with Grace. When Sam finally meets Grace, neither one of them wants to be apart again. During Sam's struggle to not turn and Grace's struggle to save him their love for each other and their commitment together intensifies.

Their journey has many hurdles and both Grace and Sam and give to each other what no one else has been able to give them. Love. When the wolves become threatened and the pack in need of help, Sam must choose to take his place in the pack or stay and protect Grace. Not all those who are wolves want Grace with Sam. Grace while fighting to keep Sam from changing, must also help her friends and protect the wolves.

Sam and Grace's story is interwoven so well, that I couldn't put the book down. Their intense love will make you shiver and will leave you wanting more when the book ends. Linger is the next in series and I can not wait to get my hands on this book. There's so many questions left unanswered that I'm dying for more. Shiver is heartbreakingly beautifully written.

You guys will have to forgive me, I know what I want to say, but I'm having a hard time putting into words. This book was brilliant and had me feeling very emotion. It had me crying, laughing, sighing and holding my breathe.

I really loved this book. I can't wait for the sequel, Linger due out next year. ...more

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Oct 24, 2009 Heather rated it it was amazing

WOW. This is the best book I have read in a long time. I was in tears. I loved the lessons of unconditional love, taking time to feel and takein all the smells around you. the Rilke poetry, the song lyrics, the candy store in Duluth and Sam. I will remember this one for a long time. What a treasure.

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Oct 02, 2009 Michelle rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed Shiver. I starting reading it on Thursday night and finished it on Sunday night. This book is definitly a great read. I enjoyed the story a lot, and will recommend it to my friends.

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Sep 08, 2009 Crystal rated it it was amazing

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book. I signed up to read it with 1-ARC-Tours because I had heard wonderful things about it. I have read plenty of vampire paranormals but never really liked the werewolf angle, but decided to give it a shot due to the wonderful reviews. I am so glad I did. There is so much more to this book than the paranormal angle. It covers the female teen experience with friends and boys well, the first love aspect is sweet and touching and the history given behind Sam ...more

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Aug 11, 2009 Jessica rated it liked it

The story of a young girl obssessed with one of the wolves in the forest behind her house, Shiver is a beautiful love story and a new take on werewolves. Full of angst and longing, Sam and Grace's relationship is insanely complicated, but has what I consider the right ended. The side characters were just as well developed as Sam and Grace, leaving me jittery with anticipation of the next book in the series. I can't wait to see what happens to everyone. ...more

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Nov 17, 2009 Sara Heacox rated it it was amazing

Words can't even describe how good this book is. It is definitely on my top 10 all time favorite books. Maggie puts a new spin on werewolves in this series and takes something that is one thought to be monstrous to be something mysterious and beautiful. The tension between Sam and Grace is beautiful as is Maggie's writing. Their love story is heartbreaking and inspiring all at one. I highly recommend this series! ...more

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Mar 24, 2010 Jennifer Provost rated it it was amazing

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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Sep 19, 2009 Cynthia Lopez rated it it was amazing

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WOW!! This book was amazing.. not your usual werewolf story that's for sure.. I loved it. I was not expecting to cry at all,, but I did and it was torture almost until the end. I can't wait for Linger!! ...more

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Oct 11, 2009 Sonya rated it it was amazing

This book is written like poetry. Only it's not. The words and story are so beautiful I am not sure my own words can do it justice. Just read it.

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Jan 20, 2010 Heidi rated it really liked it

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It dragged in a few spots and it was very much written for high school age. Interesting take on werewolves. Glad that I finally got a chance to read it.

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