Series #Review: The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater

SHIVER

Summary:
For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without.

Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human… until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

Title: SHIVER

Author: Maggie Stiefvater

Series: The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1
Source: Purchased from Lakeside Books and Art

Publisher: Scholastic

Publication Date: August 1, 2009

Purchase:

Amazon | Chapters | TBD

I really really liked this one. I think I almost liked this one more than The Raven Boys but shhh don't tell it that. I thought this was as magical and wonderful as every other Stiefvater book but the romance was weird and awkward at the beginning and at some points throughout. As well, the secondary characters were meh. But the mythology was so good and, as I've said before, what Stiefvater does best is take what is "common knowledge" and twist it to be her own story.

Waiting on Wednesday: FROZEN TIDES by Morgan Rhodes

This week's Waiting on Wednesday is one that I have been excited for for a while...

FROZEN TIDES by Morgan Rhodes

Summary:
Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne in the shocking fourth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes.

CLEO: Reeling after a bloody showdown in Limeros ending with Amara’s abduction of the water crystal, and a vacancy in the Mytican throne, Princess Cleo must cast aside her feelings and look toward her kingdom with the eyes of a Queen.

MAGNUS: With the kingdom in chaos, Princess Lucia still missing and quite possibly in danger, and a shocking realization about Cleo, the steely prince is once again torn between love and duty, leaving him wondering whether he’s strong enough to rule his people.

LUCIA: The young sorcercess has had her vengeance after the cruel death of her first and only love. Heartbroken and unable to trust anyone, she allies with the awoken Fire god, who also seeks revenge.

JONAS: After escaping death by the skin of his teeth, the defeated rebel—along with a mysterious stranger–leader reunites with Princess Cleo, only to find himself a mere pawn in a dangerous hunt for the elusive Kindred.

KING GAIUS: Abandoned by Melenia and betrayed by his own children, Gaius flees Mytica and sails to Kraeshia, where he attempts to ally with the famously brutal emperor across the Silver Sea.

Title: Frozen Tides
Author: Morgan Rhodes
Series: Falling Kingdoms #4

Publication Date: December 15, 2015

Publisher: Razorbill

Purchase:
Amazon | Chapters | TBD

This series is freaking amazing and I am so excited for the next installment! I was lucky enough to meet Morgan Rhodes at an event in September and I know just from hearing her speak that this book is going to blow our collective minds. Make sure you check this one out when it drops in December! (Right around Christmas time, I see you marketing peeps)