I do not know if it is possible, but I have grown more in love with Sam Roth. He is hands-down my favorite character in the book. He has the best lines in the book, in my opinion. There was one "baby" song that he had written that I just wanted to rip out of the book and post it on my wall so I could read it over and over again. I'll give the first line because the other three lines are full of spoilers:
Folded in my arms you're a butterfly in reverse...
His lyrics are absolutely beautiful and it makes me frustrated that I do not get to hear him sing, and only get to read about it. This book has made me realize: I need a Sam Roth in my life.
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the fact that a new wolf, Cole, is going to have a big role in the book. I didn't know who he was, and I felt like he was stealing the spotlight from the other characters. But after really getting into the book and learning more about him, I had grown to like him. I love his bad boy image, and I absolutely love the chemistry between him and Isabel. I love all the scenes they're in together.
Grace and Isabel were great as well. I loved how strong the female characters are in this book. I felt that I could really relate to Grace whenever she is fighting with her parents. I felt like I wanted to be in that room with her, backing up her arguments. I can tell why her parents are upset, and it makes sense. But Grace has a point. They don't see their relationship as we do. Despite the fact that they have been absent for most of her teen years, they have a point that she is still living under their roof, their rules, and at the end of the day, their word is above hers. I love how she is able to fight for her love.
Furthermore, Isabel was so much fun to read. I love how she can be this great annoying bitch one second, an amazing and understanding friend the next, and a mature young adult who just says it like it is. She says things that no one else has the guts to say, and I love that. I wasn't that much a fan of Isabel in Shiver but I loved her in this book. I looked forward to every chapter that she was narrating.
Honestly, the only problem with the book (which really isn't a problem) was the fact from the first page, I knew that something bad was going to happen, and I wasn't going to like it. I think it's partly the reason why it took me forever to read. If I could put off the ending for as long as possible, I'd be satisfied with whatever I've read. I have this great picture in my mind of Sam and Grace forever happy, stuck in one moment. But I couldn't prolong it forever. I wanted more Sam, more Grace, more Cole, and more Isabel. I couldn't just stop reading halfway through the book.
So I read. And I was just left with a bittersweet feeling. And I feel like I should have waited until the next book Forever came out before reading this one because now, all I can think about is: I WANT MORE!!!
Sigh.
With that said, I can't help but give this book five stars.