Review on Linger by Maggie Stiefvater_Brenda Chaves

Book review #2 Brenda Chaves

Linger

Maggie Stiefvater

Linger is the second book in the series. Linger introduces a new character Cole and he finds his way to the other main characters, Sam, Grace, and Isabel. Cole is on his new journey figuring who is is and what he will do with his life. He liked the feeling of freedom from being a wolf. He forced himself to change but when he thought about it he couldn't. He was found by Sam in the shed behind Sam’s house. Sam’s first impression towards him was rude and unfriendly. Sam started not to like him at all because of how Cole acted as if he only cared for himself. Cole questions Sam about a secret that he knows Sam has been hiding but goes too far. Cole and Isabel meet. They had a connection similar when Sam and Grace met. They started talking as though they had feelings for each other but never admitted. That starts to change when Isabel who Cole really is. Sam and Grace couldn't believe who Cole really was either but was able to take it in and accept him for the person they met. Grace and Isabel began to become closer as friends. Sam’s and Graces relationship became even more closer due from a little time of separation that they were forced to have. Grace experiences a sickness that not even the doctors could figure out. But Grace had an idea on what the sickness might be. The sickness becomes worse after days without having Sam by her side. Cole figures out Grace’s sickness and everything changes.

What I liked about this book was how Cole was introduced as a new character. He really brought out some of the other characters personalities and how they are. I also liked how the separation of Grace and Sam because I liked seeing their love get stronger. What I did not like about the book was how it wasn't as page turning as the first book Shiver. It was more of a slower pace on action and interest that I had. I wasn't expecting much because of how the first book ending but did not expect they way Linger went. I didn't like the relationship with Cole and Isabel because I felt like it didn't fit with the book I think they should have been better off as friends. Their connection was a whole like Sam’s and Grace which made me dislike Cole’s and Isabel’s because of how they were. Also I didn't like the relationship with Isabel and her parents from when Isabel met Cole.

I recommend this book to people who like to differ differ aspects in stories. To people who like fantasy, who like the first book Shiver. Also to people who like to keep up with series. An age group that the book would be for would be 13-15 year because of some strong vocabulary and of interest. I give the book Linger a 2 out of 5 stars because of how interesting it was. Also because of how I expected more from Maggie to make it even better than the first book Shiver.

Overall, I do think readers will enjoy this book based on their interests. It has fantasy, drama, action, and romance all in one. From my experience the ending did bring a spark in me that I would enjoy the third book Forever. But I would be more excited and looking forward to the third one if Linger came out more exciting and not a dull. Better than the first book. If I knew how unexciting Linger was I would have read another book.