Quick Review: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

I recently read Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater  (it is the February pick for the With A Good Book book club).  Here is synopsis from the author’s website:

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can’t seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human… until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It’s her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever. 

I really enjoyed Shiver.  The chapters alternate telling the story from both Grace and Sam’s point of view.  I liked this style of storytelling because it allowed me to get to know both of them well.  Since this story involves teenagers and werewolves I couldn’t help but think of Twilight while I was reading it. Bella always made me want to punch her in the face… Grace never made me feel that way. How can you not give it a try?

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