It seems a long time ago now that I first read Shiver -- the first book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. But looking back I started it on the plane ride to BEA and finished it there in the conference center, fingers gripping the cover tightly, while sitting on the floor in one of the many autograph lines. And now it's May again and BEA is right around the corner and I emerge from my recent and nasty reading slump stupor to find a copy of Linger sitting in my mailbox like a glove thrown down in the dirt. "I will be the one to pull you out," it whispers to me slyly. "Just open me up and take a sip. I promise--one sip is all it will take." And I look at it with fear and longing written all over my face. "You promise?" I ask intently. "Because it's been a long walk in the cold and I'm not sure I can take another disappointment." "Just open me up," it says, confidence written all over its cover. And so I do. And everythin
I can not wait to read this. My cousin is reading Scarlet right now and she has refreshed my memory. You are so right about that ending.
ReplyDeleteI think I may need to reread it before I dive into this one. It's been a year, and I want to be all ready.
DeleteI'm curious about this one because of the ending, but I wasn't a huge Scarlet fan.
ReplyDeleteIt did seem to be a somewhat polarizing read. I'm glad it didn't put you off completely, Livi. I'll let you know what I think as soon as I read it. :)
DeleteWHAAATTT!!??! There is going to be a SCARLET sequel?! I had no idea. Just...*joy*...right now.
ReplyDeleteYES!!! Isn't it just the best news?
DeleteI saw this on NetGalley this week. Maybe you could get your hands on it early.
ReplyDeleteDone and done!
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