Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

Stiefvater, M. (2010). Linger. New York: Scholastic. ISBN: 0545123283

Plot Summary

  Linger has the wolves and familiar characters of Mercy Falls return in the sequel to Shiver. Sam has recovered from his lycanthropy but is having trouble adjusting to his new life as a full time human. On the other hand, Grace is suddenly inflicted with headaches and other problems that readers know stem from her bite from a wolf when she was younger. New relationships are formed and we now have a four person narrative from Sam and Grace and Isobel and her new crush and newest member of the pack, Cole. Readers are drawn back in the drama and romance and possible destruction of man and wolf. 

Critical Evaluation

  Once again, Maggie Stiefvater has developed a story that I could not put down. I was surprised when I found out that there was a sequel and I am so glad that I read the first book around the same time that it came out. Perfect timing. Stiefvater has a beautiful way of words that makes wolf and human relationships sound completely normal. Even though the relationship of Sam and Grace develop strongly even though drama occurs, the relationship between Isobel and Cole is undeveloped and kind of annoying. The ending is predictable but was enjoyable and there is still room for more to the story. I can't wait for the next installment!

Readers Annotation

  Even though fans may know the ending, they sure can't imagine the beginning. 

Information about the Author

  Maggie Stiefvater was born November 18, 1981 and attended Mary Washington College and graduated with a B.A in history, After graduating she worked as a portrait artist who specialized in equestrian art and her art is highly collectible. Maggie has written six novels so far and has the third installment of the Wolves of Mercy Falls series in 2011. 

  Maggie has won numerous awards and nominations as well as national honors. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two children and she continues to write and create art. 

Genre

  Fantasy: Paranormal Romance

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Reading Level/Interest Age

  9-12th grade/ Young Adult

Challenge Issues

  Supernatural, sexual innuendo, drug and alcohol use. 
   I would offer my library's Collection Development Policy which highlights how challenges and reconsideration's are handled. I would ask the challenger and the professional reviewing it to familiarize themselves with the book.

Reason for Selection

  I read Shiver and I fell in love with the characters, and I could not wait for this book to come out.