I went down to the local book shop to pick up a copy of Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater last weekend. I was glad to see that only did they have the book, but they had it displayed in their front window. Their “Stephenie Who?” display suggested it might be appropriate for Twilight fans looking for their next fix. Cool as the display was, it did concern me. I’m one of those oddballs, that didn’t really like Twilight.
While I can see how Twilight fans might also like Shiver, I have to point out that even folks who loathed Twilight, might still enjoy Shiver, which is a completely different book. Yes, both books have legendary fantastic creatures presented in a new and different way. Yes, both novels feature an ordinary human girl who falls in love with one of these creatures. That’s about where the similarities end.
Shiver is a wonderfully delicious book that makes you want to curl up in a comfy chair and shut out the world for awhile while you escape into its pages. It’s beautiful and haunting, and best of all it is a well-told story.
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