Shiver

WOW!! What a great book to read! Like most girls/women, I'm a huge fan of love stories! The plot of this story just keeps you interested and wondering, what would happen next! Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. Sam and Grace are what most people call the "Perfect Couple." Sam's character is so sincere and honest. I think his character reflected the way he was brought up, since he was bitten at such an early age and Beck raised him as his own child. Grace's character showed how determined and strong willed she really is. Teens could easily relate to Sam and Grace. Each character has obstacles in their life that they have to overcome. One issue that Sam and Grace dealt with is their parents. Grace longed to be seen by her parents and Sam's parents tried to end his life at such an early age. I think it's ironic how at the beginning of the story Sam saved Grace's life and then at the end of the story Grace saved Sam's life. Throughout this book the unity between Sam and Grace is shown. There is even a unity between Sam and Beck in the story. Ultimately, Beck and Sam resolve their little spat and Beck calls Sam to where Grace is, so Grace can try to save Sam's life. Beck then turns into a wolf forever.
I loved how the author of this book switched between Sam's story and then Grace's story. The book just flowed so easily because of the division! Plus, the reader is getting both perspectives! Also, having the temperature at the top of each chapter sets the setting for the book. The reader can almost feel the temperature drop, which sets the mood of the story too! This is a great book for teens and even adults! I can't wait to read the next book in this series!

Rebecca Wilson