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From a dazzlingly talented young writer, a haunting and original supernatural romance in the vein of TWILIGHT.FORMAT: 9 CDs, UnabridgedNARRATORS: Jenna Lamia & David Ledoux
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.Download and start listening now!
"Enough people write about what happened in the book, look it up on Wikipedia - I'm not going to be one of those people. Shiver was an incredible beginning to a marvelous series. Well written, cool, interesting, and had the right amount of action balanced with personal stuff."
— Nicks (5 out of 5 stars)
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“If you’re trying to wean your teenagers off vampire romance, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater is literary methadone, but has more in common with The Time Traveler’s Wife than Twilight. Yes, it’s a supernatural thriller, but refreshingly free of clichés…All consuming.”
— Sunday Telegraph (London) -
“A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love…Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“Beautiful and moving…The mythology surrounding the wolf pack is clever and so well written that it seems perfectly normal for the creatures to exist in today’s world. A must-have that will give Bella and Edward a run for their money.”
— School Library Journal -
“Stiefvater is able to take their romance seriously without turning it into an overly brooding affair, and defines their interactions with a fresh sense of humor and playful back-and-forths. A ticking clock provides plenty of dramatic tension throughout, while elegant writing that is especially intuitive about the animal world sets this apart from the bulk of paranormal romances.”
— Booklist -
“Shiver is a teen love story that is difficult to put down, gently haunting its readers with the agony of lost identity and a hope for the impossible.”
— Children’s Literature -
“Perfect for the Twilight fans or a Romeo and Juliet list. It is sensuous, intense, riveting, and so very satisfying.”
— VOYA
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A 2009 Publishers Weekly Best Book for Children's Fiction
Shiver Listener Reviews
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" The good thing is I like the book cover, can't say much about the story though. It was okay in the beginning but towards the end my interest in the book wavered.. "
— Tamara, 2/7/2014 -
" I have to admit, I was really looking forward to reading this series by maggie Stiefvater. I ready the Raven Boys and loved it!! This series not so much.... I think the basic plot and idea are good, but the excution of the whole book is not! The characters are just blah and have no real depth. "
— Krista, 1/31/2014 -
" How can anyone give this less than a five star! "
— Dauntless, 1/25/2014 -
" I got into this book fast! I loved the chemistry between Sam & Grace. Their story was sweet and loving but sad.. Can't wait to read Linger! "
— Ciara, 1/19/2014 -
" Okay book... It's romantic, but also dark. It kind of plays into the werewolf cliche a bit. This book falls into the middle of the pack. "
— Carmen, 1/18/2014 -
" This is the best series of books I have ever read! Could not get enough!!!!!!!!!! Love having these on my book shelf! It's not your normal every day kind of werewolf story and I love it! "
— Jessie, 1/17/2014 -
" I really liked Shiver. Although it isn't that action-packed at the very beginning I didn't really mind because it got better as I was reading it. AMAZING! "
— Ivana, 12/31/2013 -
" Amazing book! I loved every minute of it. I think I cried at the end of the book, which is a shock because I never cry because of books. Really well written even though sometimes I cot confused as to who's point if view it was in. "
— Emma, 12/23/2013 -
" This was another one of my very favorite books !!!! I read this In 4 days and would have liked to finish it earlier, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes fantasy "
— Jenna, 12/12/2013 -
" Teen romance. Werewolves. Dual identities. First book in a trilogy. "
— Alicia, 9/29/2013 -
" I like it,but...I dunno know...lots of love. "
— Gina, 8/18/2013 -
" It was very slow going and did not start to pick up until the end. 2-1/2 stars is what I would actually give this book If I could. "
— Maria, 5/3/2013 -
" Not a bad book...started out a little slow. I do believe this book is definitely for YA. I have read several YA books that were very good but this one just reeks of teens. "
— Sherri, 2/16/2013 -
" I loved this book! its one of the most interesting sad, and romantic books I have read. right from the beginning I wad hooked and I couldn't stop reading it, this book almost made me cry :) "
— Jazmin, 1/10/2013 -
" S3V2L2 "
— Hannah, 12/25/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this trilogy. Very different than others I've read I love the bond between the main characters. "
— Renee, 9/10/2012 -
" A better written version of Twilight. With werewolves "
— Sarah, 6/9/2012 -
" This was a fun young adult read. I'm not really into the vampire/werewolf thing that seems to be taking over the world, but I did enjoy this book. It was a nice love story. "
— Lindsey, 6/3/2012 -
" it was really good! amazing book. "
— Steph, 1/22/2012 -
" This book is so sappy sweet, even for me. But I read it and I will probably read the other two! "
— Kendra, 10/14/2011 -
" Really liked this book but I agree it did have a slow start.. I also agree with Becky that once you start reading you can't put it down. "
— Shawnan, 8/3/2011 -
" I just can't get into this book...I amt put it down for a while, which I never do--I am generally obsessive about finishing a book I start, even when it is just so bad...... "
— Sharyn, 5/25/2011 -
" it an outstanding and a really lovely book!!! :) "
— Nimrah, 5/24/2011 -
" Imagine that Twilight meets Call of the Wild at a bar, they get smashed on martinis, and later Twilight gets knocked up in a cheap hotel room. The resulting baby is Shiver. "
— Ashelyn, 5/24/2011 -
" this was a good book definitly one of the betterones in my opinion "
— Claudia, 5/24/2011 -
" I liked the twist on the werewolf in this story. Truly the animal mind versus the human mind set was intriguing. I did have to go right to "Linger" the 2nd book in this set. Well worth the read! "
— Diana, 5/24/2011 -
" I want to read more! Can't wait :) "
— Haley, 5/23/2011 -
" It's like Twilight but with a stronger heroine and better writing. <br/>The wolves are a bit original, but overall, if she had adopted a stronger plot, the story might be saved and the cliche of it all wouldn't be so defined... <br/>It was an OK read. "
— Vanessa, 5/23/2011 -
" It was nice i suppose. Can't really say much more. "
— Lydia, 5/23/2011 -
" I loved this book about shape shifting in to wearvoles just by beeing bitten and sam and graces love for one another. Its a good read if you like fantasy and a little twist with shape shifting. "
— Kate, 5/23/2011 -
" I love this book! If I was stranded on a desert island and only could take one book with me this one would be it! "
— Andrea, 5/21/2011 -
" It's really good if i do say so myself, i love the way she added suspense to a romance ish novel, i liked it "
— Arlea, 5/20/2011 -
" Very cute, full of melancholy and love. A nice YA (and i want a sam :) "
— Mopraha, 5/20/2011
About Maggie Stiefvater
Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpio Races and the Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. She is also the author of Lament and Ballad.
About the Narrators
Jenna Lamia is an actress and award-winning audiobook narrator. She has won the prestigious Audie Award, as well as more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her narration of The Book of Polly was named a 2018 Outstanding Audiobook Narration by RUSA. She narrated Mary E. Pearson’s The Adoration of Jenna Fox, which won a YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults award, and Carol Lynch Williams’ The Chosen One, for which she received the 2010 Audie Award for Best Female Solo Narration. She has appeared on and off-Broadway, and her acting credits include appearances on Oz, Law & Order: SVU, and NYPD Blue. She has attended Amherst College, New York University, and the Sorbonne in Paris.
David Ledoux has narrated a wide range of audio books, for which he was won and been nominated for several Audie and Earphones awards. He was named a 2010 Best Voice by AudioFile magazine for his narration of Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom, and he also narrated Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants and Douglas Copeland’s Nostradamus, among many others.