Sunday, January 20, 2013

Linger: Book 2 of The Wolves of Mercy Falls (Maggie Stiefvater)

As was the case with the first book, this book was well-written and the story flowed continuously. This time it is written from the perspectives of Sam & Grace, as well as Isabel and Cole (one of the new wolves).

Grace falls ill unexpectedly and ends up in hospital. The doctors, however, have no idea what's wrong with her so they just write it off as the flu. Unfortunately when Grace falls ill, her parents discover that Sam has been sharing Grace's bedroom. However innocent this may have been, Grace's once absentee parents ban Grace & Sam from seeing each other.

In the meantime, Cole desperately tries to find a way to stay a wolf. While Sam detests the idea of forgetting everything each time he becomes a wolf, Cole relishes the idea of losing himself as a wolf and forgetting his past.

Sam & Grace continue to deny that anything serious is wrong with Grace, but Isabel forces them to face the problem and find a solution before its too late. Finally, there is only one cure for Grace, and Cole has the answer ...

I rate this book 4/5. The unromantic might find it hard to believe that two such young people can be so in love, but I admire their conviction and their commitment to each other despite the harrowing circumstances.
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