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Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)
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2.5 Stars
Wolf is actually boy who loves girl.
Wolf turns into boy. Girl loves boy.
Kisses. Many kisses.
And as someone who prefers SOME sort of plot, I did get a little bored of all the cutesy moments of their relationship.
So much of the page-space was absolutely devoted to Girl protecting Boy from secrets or Boy protecting Girl from secrets.
Sigh.
It's a huge pet peeve of mine whenever the plot of the entire book could disappear merely if the two main characters talk to each other.
And the book did get a little fake-philosophical, which induced further eye-rolling.
Ultimately, I did enjoy parts of the book but good lawd. These kids need a cold shower.
Though, I did love their love for books!
To summarize: Boy loves girl. Girl loves wolf. Possible bestiality (new edgy YA twist?)
Wolf is actually boy who loves girl.
Wolf turns into boy. Girl loves boy.
Kisses. Many kisses.
I stood on my toes and stole a soft kiss from his lips. "Surprise attack," I said.This book wasn't bad per se...it was just very, very, very, very, VERY heavy on the insta-love.
Sam leaned down and kissed me back, his mouth lingering on mine, teeth grazing my lower lip, making me shiver. "Surprise attack back."
"Sneaky," I said, my voice breathier than I intended.
His lips tasted cool and sharp, peppermint, winter, but his hands, soft on the back of my neck, promised long days and summer and forever.It wasn't even the totally terrible lovey-dovey levels...it was just a lot to cram into one book and 25-year-old me did get a little eye-rolly over this:
It is possible to be in love with you just because of who you are.Yes, believe it or not young teenagers, you can love a person for their personality.
And as someone who prefers SOME sort of plot, I did get a little bored of all the cutesy moments of their relationship.
So much of the page-space was absolutely devoted to Girl protecting Boy from secrets or Boy protecting Girl from secrets.
Sigh.
It's a huge pet peeve of mine whenever the plot of the entire book could disappear merely if the two main characters talk to each other.
And the book did get a little fake-philosophical, which induced further eye-rolling.
I'd found heaven and grabbed it as tightly as I could, but it was unraveling, an insubstantial thread sliding between my fingers, too fine to hold.It's like...I get that Girl's been pining over Wolf for six years...but jeez louise...that's a lot of kisses.
“Grace,” I said, very softly. “Say something.”And let's not even get into the reason behind the werewolfism. Suffice to say that there were more holes than a fishnet.
Sam,” she said, and I crushed her to me.
Ultimately, I did enjoy parts of the book but good lawd. These kids need a cold shower.
Though, I did love their love for books!
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June 26, 2019
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June 26, 2019
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June 29, 2019
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Jul 28, 2019 05:17AM
Nice review, very thoughtful! Doesn’t really sound like my kind of book though. Insta-love is a huuuge turn off.
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Thanks for this. I picked up a 25 cent copy at a used book sale... Think I’ll donate it right back! 😳
Great review, Miranda!!! I can kiss a book goodbye if there's too much lovey-dovey ;) I loved your comment: Suffice to say that there were more holes than a fishnet. LOL!
Terrific review, Miranda ;) Sorry it was a bit to “cutesy” for you. ❤️
Peter wrote: "Nice review, very thoughtful! Doesn’t really sound like my kind of book though. Insta-love is a huuuge turn off."Isn't that the truth? Sigh
Meredith wrote: "Thanks for this. I picked up a 25 cent copy at a used book sale... Think I’ll donate it right back! 😳"It's worth it for 25 cents. It definitely did have it's merits!
Julia wrote: "Great review, Miranda!!! I can kiss a book goodbye if there's too much lovey-dovey ;) I loved your comment: Suffice to say that there were more holes than a fishnet. LOL!"Haha - glad you liked the fishnet comment. Was working on that all day!!
KAS wrote: "Terrific review, Miranda ;) Sorry it was a bit to “cutesy” for you. ❤️"Thanks KAS. It was definitely fun, just a little much!
Great review as usual! :DThis sounds like a lot of YA does these days; it 1: needs to be filed under romance and 2: probably doesn't need to be marketed to teenagers.
I never considered reading the book but reading your review was a lot fun. Well done!
Well done review, think I may enjoy it more than the book though lol
Totally agree with you! 🙄
I absolutely agree with you! I gave it 3 stars and didn't continue with the series cause... well, I honestly just didn't give a damn.
Ohhh we have the same pet peeve. Crap, this series is sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read too. I may not be so excited I own them all now.
I started Shiver after loving Scorpio Races. Man, I just couldn't with this book. It's funny how an author can write what's easily one of my 5-star favorites while also being the author of one of my few 1-star books. Your review was infinitely more enjoyable than the book for me :)
Eric wrote: "Great review as usual! :DThis sounds like a lot of YA does these days; it 1: needs to be filed under romance and 2: probably doesn't need to be marketed to teenagers."
Mmmm... it didn't have enough steamy bits for a romance, it was more of a cutesy-cute sorta thing.
That being said, i definitely see what you are saying!
Audrey wrote: "“cold shower” – lol"Ha :)
Leeya wrote: "I never considered reading the book but reading your review was a lot fun. Well done!"Haha, thank you :)
Rich wrote: "Well done review, think I may enjoy it more than the book though lol"Lollll! Glad you liked it then!!
Rebekah,the Hufflepuff book girl wrote: "Totally agree with you! 🙄"Awesome!
Amelia wrote: "I absolutely agree with you! I gave it 3 stars and didn't continue with the series cause... well, I honestly just didn't give a damn."I did that in high school. Going in for round II - bound and determined to finish!
C. wrote: "Ohhh we have the same pet peeve. Crap, this series is sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read too. I may not be so excited I own them all now."... at least the covers are gorgeous?? Right??
Simply Sam ツ wrote: "I started Shiver after loving Scorpio Races. Man, I just couldn't with this book. It's funny how an author can write what's easily one of my 5-star favorites while also being the author of one of m..."I also LOVED the Scorpio Races and felt similarly disappointed :(
I'm getting tired of reading anything by Maggie Stiefvater beside The Raven Cycle. That was a perfect masterpiece, but her other books are seems meh :/
Excellent review Miranda!!💋😉💗💖
Feral goblin child 🍃 wrote: "I'm getting tired of reading anything by Maggie Stiefvater beside The Raven Cycle. That was a perfect masterpiece, but her other books are seems meh :/"It was a horrible realization. I LOVED the raven boys..
And nothing seems to hold
Kat wrote: "Excellent review Miranda!!💋😉💗💖"Thank you!!
Laurene wrote: "Loved your review!"Thanks :)
At least we can wait for Call down the hawk 😍
I cannot WAIT for that!
This Alicia I love your book you ready
“Yes, believe it or not young teenagers, you can love a person for their personality.”I am CRYING laughing 😂 great review and I agree 100%
Hannah wrote: "“Yes, believe it or not young teenagers, you can love a person for their personality.”I am CRYING laughing 😂 great review and I agree 100%"
Thanks :D:D
What age group do you think this would be good for? Nice review by the way.
Serenity Pennington wrote: "What age group do you think this would be good for? Nice review by the way."Early teens would work best
Love this series, but I can understand the review xD
This book series is in my top 10 of favorite books. I hate to see you crap talk it (no offense) but I can understand why you didn't like it.
One of your reasons, you said was the "insta love". I can see why some people might not like that- but sorry, that is one of best things about this book- the insta love and all. Those. Kisses!
I like the fast-paced books, like this one, sorry you didn't like it
