Finding Sky, Stealing Phoenix, Seeking Crystal

By Joss Stirling

3/5

Much like in my previous post, I was a big fan of the first novel in this series, Finding Sky, and would give this book an 4/5. I loved the story and it was a very enjoyable, easy read and I have gone back to read it many times since. I adore the relationship between Zed and Sky and as an old romantic, I love the idea that there is someone out there who is the other half of us. Unfortunately I did not enjoy the other two novels as much and I have not gone back to read them since the first time a couple of years ago. I know that it is a little unjust to review a book after reading it so long ago but I remember finding them rather boring in comparison to Finding Sky and I only continued to read them for the sake of finishing them. However, maybe when I have more time I will go back to them and find that I like them and I will definitely make an updated post if that is the case, but for now I would recommend Finding Sky as a standalone novel. I was also unaware that there were another two books in this series so I am hoping to read those and more of Joss Stirling’s novels during the summer and I will review those when I have done so.

The Wolves of Mercy Falls

By Maggie Stiefvater

3.5/5

The Wolves of Mercy Falls is a trilogy of books about a girl and a boy who fall in love, with a little bit of a supernatural element thrown in – wolves. In the ongoing ‘Team Edward vs Team Jacob’ battle I am always Team Jacob and I gravitate more towards books about werewolves as opposed to vampires. I read this trilogy quite a few years ago but after starting this blog, I knew I needed to write a post about it. The first book, Shiver, is my all-time favourite book. Ever. And quite possibly the only book (besides JoJo Moyes’ Me Before You) that I would give a 5/5. The spine is broken and the pages are yellow, showing just how loved this book truly is. Sam and Grace are my ultimate relationship goals and no book boyfriend will ever compare to Sam Roth. So now you’re probably wondering why I only gave the trilogy a 3.5/5. The reason is, I wasn’t too keen on the other two books, especially the final one as I hate books that end on a cliffhanger. They aren’t bad books and they continue Sam and Grace’s story well but if you are as much of a superfan of Sam and Grace as I am, you will understand why I dislike the end to their story. That is why I would recommend reading Shiver as a stand-alone novel.

Despite my dislike of Linger and Forever, Maggie Stiefvater is, and will probably always be, one of my favourite authors and I am slowly filling up a shelf on my bookcase with all of her work. The final book of the Raven Boys series will be out in April and I will most definitely be writing a glowing review of these books once I have read the last one as I have enjoyed the first three immensely. If you haven’t heard of or read any of her books, I highly recommend that you do. You won’t be disappointed.

On a side not, I would love to see Shiver made into a film but I doubt this is going to be happening anytime soon. However, I will wait patiently with my fingers crossed as I would love to see Sam and Grace on the big screen.