Reviewed by Amanda on
Shiver and I have a long and complicated relationship. I've started and stopped both the paperback and audiobook. Not that there was anything wrong with Shiver -- there wasn't. It just didn't hold my attention enough.
What makes this time different than previously? One, I listened to the audiobook, and Maggie Stiefvater's books translate so incredibly well to audiobook. (Despite the fact I was less than impressed with both narrators' voices for the opposite sex.) I like Maggie Stiefvater books in audiobook.
Two, I had the ability to listen to Shiver within a short span of time. This, probably more than anything, was likely the reason I finished Shiver. There's nothing quite like getting sucked into an audiobook over the course of a few days. (Which for me is very fast.)
I adored Sam and Grace together. Swoony, one might say. But Maggie Stiefvater threw up enough roadblock to make staying together difficult. And sad. And tension-filled. The woods of Mercy Falls come alive. (Though I'm disappointed that Minnesota didn't play a huge role as a setting and the time Sam and Grace spent in Duluth didn't do the city justice.)
Am I glad I finally powered through Shiver? Yes. I've liked all of Maggie Stiefvater's books I've read. I'm not sure it was my favorite, but it was good. I just can't decide if I want to continue with the series and pick up Linger.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 28 January, 2015: Finished reading
- 28 January, 2015: Reviewed