Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2)

by Maggie Stiefvater

[Leah]

Maggie Stiefvater is evil. Just when you think things couldn’t be any harder for Grace and Sam, along comes Linger. My little heart isn’t sure it can take any more! But hot damn, I didn’t expect any of that to happen – how naive am I? This series is so good and I am still kicking myself for taking so long to read it. I’ve missed out on so much goodness and heartbreak and angst and teary moments.

Going into Linger I had no idea what to expect (silly, silly Leah) but four points of view certainly was a surprise. I wasn’t sure at first – who the hell is Cole? Why is Isabel suddenly important now to warrant a POV? But it actually works. I mean Cole is a jerk for most of the time, but I’m hoping he’ll come into his own? He’s got his own book coming so I have high hopes he’ll not be a jerk for the whole time, and I actually love Isabel so yeah, the POV additions really worked for me, though it will always be Grace and Sam that I’m there for, because they’re adorable and I want to keep them safe, away from absent parents who suddenly care (eye roll) and any bad wolfishness that may come their way.

I really enjoyed Linger, it surprised me in unexpected ways, so many unexpected ways and I’m terrified for what Forever might throw my way. Clearly Maggie Stiefvater knows how to stab my heart again and again and again, without a care in the world. I like that in an author, though, there’s something about an unpredictable author that makes reading their books all the more enjoyable. If you’re foolish like me and haven’t read this trilogy, you need to. Don’t waste any more time, just read the damn books, people. They’re amazing.