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This is such an amazing love story. Here we have a girl, Grace who has always been fascinated with the wolves. When she was little she was attacked by one and has never grown to be angry or feared by them. Instead it drew her more to them. But there was one wolves, which she called her own, the one with yellow eyes.
Sam is our leading male. When the weather get hot Sam becomes a boy and when it get cold, he becomes a wolf. Cursed to live a double life, Sam always watches and takes care of the one ...more
Sam is our leading male. When the weather get hot Sam becomes a boy and when it get cold, he becomes a wolf. Cursed to live a double life, Sam always watches and takes care of the one ...more
One of the best books I've read this year. I actually think I'd place it at the top of the list. The problem is I love books too much :)
I was a big fan of the fact that the story was very real to me. The way the wolves hold onto many of their instincts when not wolves added to the integration of that 'real' feel, not just a fantasy feel.
The love was believable and endearing, and I got the sense of belonging to this other world of the wolves...
Good book to fall into for a Sunday afternoon... Jus ...more
I was a big fan of the fact that the story was very real to me. The way the wolves hold onto many of their instincts when not wolves added to the integration of that 'real' feel, not just a fantasy feel.
The love was believable and endearing, and I got the sense of belonging to this other world of the wolves...
Good book to fall into for a Sunday afternoon... Jus ...more
Here is my review for Shiver: http://www.onceuponatwilight.com/2010...
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I loved this book so much. The book is just so well written. The flow is fantastic, the way the chapters are broken up. Graces obsession with the wolves is beautifully portrayed. She falls in love with Sam before he is even in human form. Now that might seems kind of creepy but it doesn't come off that way. The whole thing is just so romantic.
The characters are likable. I loved the characters actually and think you will fall in love with them too. You want their relationship to work, you want to ...more
The characters are likable. I loved the characters actually and think you will fall in love with them too. You want their relationship to work, you want to ...more
Shiver is one of the most amazing books I have ever read. The more times I read it, the more I love it. It is absolutely amazing! Maggie Stiefvater is an extremely talented writer. The way she writes is just beautiful and almost poetic. I think her version of werewolves is original and interesting.
The main characters, Grace and Sam, are amazing characters. I enjoyed how each chapter was in either Grace's or Sam's point of view. Often times when a book has more than one character's point of view, ...more
The main characters, Grace and Sam, are amazing characters. I enjoyed how each chapter was in either Grace's or Sam's point of view. Often times when a book has more than one character's point of view, ...more
The basic plot is decent enough, although it bears more than a slight resemblance to another YA fantasy story that focuses on a girl in a small town falling for a guy who isn't exactly normal.
The new twist on the werewolf mythos is interesting, and I liked this new take regarding transforming from human to wolf and back again.
My problem with Shiver comes from one thing - for the life of me, I couldn't find a reason for Sam and Grace to have such powerful feelings for each other. The relationship ...more
The new twist on the werewolf mythos is interesting, and I liked this new take regarding transforming from human to wolf and back again.
My problem with Shiver comes from one thing - for the life of me, I couldn't find a reason for Sam and Grace to have such powerful feelings for each other. The relationship ...more
WOW!
I wasn’t sure how I would like the alternating narration, but WOW! Maggie has discovered such an awesome way to tell a story; so out of the box that I just can't wait to read "Linger"! So rarely do you get to experience relationships develop from both points of view. Maggie not only captures Grace and the selfless love she gives to the world, but makes you ache for Sam and the all encompassing love he has for Grace. Seldom do you find yourself rooting for a couple to make it the way you che ...more
I wasn’t sure how I would like the alternating narration, but WOW! Maggie has discovered such an awesome way to tell a story; so out of the box that I just can't wait to read "Linger"! So rarely do you get to experience relationships develop from both points of view. Maggie not only captures Grace and the selfless love she gives to the world, but makes you ache for Sam and the all encompassing love he has for Grace. Seldom do you find yourself rooting for a couple to make it the way you che ...more
Wow, so glad I finally picked this book up. I read this in a day, and it's 400 pages, so I obviously was really wrapped up in it. The story is about Sam who is a werewolf when the weather is cold, and Grace who was saved by Sam as a young girl and now he watches over her. It's an amazing book. One thing that makes it great is it's written in both Sam and Grace's 1st person point of view, so you always know how these characters are feeling about each other. This is an absolute must read!
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I thought this book was very good.
I heard it on audio and I liked how there was two readers, one for Sam and one for Grace.
I liked the poetry in the book very much.
It took me about half of the book before I really got into the story, but now I will definitely read or listen to the next one.
I heard it on audio and I liked how there was two readers, one for Sam and one for Grace.
I liked the poetry in the book very much.
It took me about half of the book before I really got into the story, but now I will definitely read or listen to the next one.
Mar 20, 2010
Jennifer
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oh...wow
i can not believe i had this book for over a year and just now read it!!
already have Linger, the next in the series and cant wait to start it!!!
i can not believe i had this book for over a year and just now read it!!
already have Linger, the next in the series and cant wait to start it!!!
loved it. can't wait for Linger.
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Feb 07, 2010
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Apr 24, 2010
Christina
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