Linger

Linger

by Maggie Stiefvater

After Sam's last conversion from wolf back to human, everything changed.  He's changed.  He's not changing anymore.  He and Grace seem to have found the cure and now he never has to worry about being a wolf again.  He never has to worry about being away from Grace again.

But things never end up happily ever after.

Now Sam must deal with the newest werewolf, Cole, who seems determined to either be a wolf forever or die trying.  There is also Isabel, who has her own issues.  And Isabel's dad, who thinks that wolf hunting seasons and licenses are only for those who don't have the money to buy off the town officials.

And there's Grace.

Grace, who is the love of Sam's life.  Grace, who is his soul mate.  Grace, who is sick and won't let anyone help her.  Grace, whose only comfort is the woods, where she feels safe, even as the other wolves surround her.

Can Sam and Grace really have a life together when everything conspires to tear them apart?

Final thoughts:  Excellent sequel to Shiver.  It continues the story with a new tangent and makes us hungry for the third book.  

Rating: 5/5