The Raven's Prophecy Tarot

I felt a bit stupid reading these, I'll admit; there were a lot of initial similarities to Twilight. But in my opinion the characters were much deeper and there were some interesting prose and writing that just absolutely stands out; it's beautiful and the imagery is rich and satisfying. Grace and Sam, Cole and Isabel, their relationship dynamics are interesting and evoke a range of emotions. Seeing the characters suffer and grow is a big part of what's good about this series. Were there flaws, yes. It's a very silly or cheesy idea. But I'll be darned if I didn't find myself staying up late, late to read them. I think everyone will find something to like in these books, they're a great guilty pleasure.

I thought the whole werewolf genre had been exhausted, then along come these three little books with a new and interesting take. The characters are what make these so engrossing- you really want to find out what happens to them. You feel invested. A good follow up to this would be The Loop by Nicholas Evans, if anyone is interested...

This trilogy is very well written , all of the characters are have very interesintg pasts and many of them have dark pasts that you really want to know about. I liked the way we see the werewolves , is a very original and interesting way (you'll see in this story when people turn into werewolves they like actually really do they can't really hold to their human thoughts , but when they turn back into human they remember everything even a bit about being werewolves) , I liked that the problem in the story is very credible and this whole world is very posible to imagine in our own. I liked the character development of all the characters. I really enjoyed reading about Sam and Grace's relationship and Isabel and Cole's.

I just finished the last book and I feel almost sad to be done. The author does a very good job of pulling you in and making you love or hate the characters. I DID find the first book a little slow at the beginning, it took me until a little past halfway to really be hooked but after that I couldn't put it down. I do have to say that I found Sam frustrating at times,always dreaming but never doing! Overall I loved it

This is the most amazing series ever and i cant explain it any other way the one thing i didnt like was the ending i kind of wish it had shown the future and sam and grace had gotten married and moved in together but still i think that this series is amazing and i would reccomend it to anyone between the age of 12 and 16.

I really enjoyed this series. The author has a way of pulling you in to the story and has drawn very likable characters. The only thing that I did not like was that I felt the ending was a bit rushed. There were some ends that did not get totally tied up and I was left wanting more. Looking at the author's page, it seems that she is going to return to this world and these characters for a book that follows Cole's journey further than the end of the trilogy.

I'll be reading it for sure.

I would totally recommend these books for anyone who loves paranormal YA fiction.

Read the first 2 books so far. First book was my favorite. Started reading these books originally because my 12yr old wanted to read them. Not appropriate for her due to teenagers sleeping together but I enjoyed them.

We need more books like these out there in the vast world of fiction, science fiction, historical faction (etc). I absolutely loved these books & can't wait to read Sinner next. One of the very few stories that had to do with werewolves that was fantastic and not overly dramatic. Phenomenal Read!

The suspense drove the story. The romance was secondary and sometimes tragic. I couldn't wait for answers and yet had to read every word to get there. I read all three books at once which meant I didn't have the angst in between, but it was a long read and not for the casual reader. The style of having each character highlighted and expressing their parts in the stories helped to really get to know each character. I would like to see a continuation as there was a lot more story to tell.

I read the first two books- "Shiver" and "Linger" several years ago. I was anxious for the next book, but since "Linger" had just been released, I knew it would be a while. I moved on to other series, but found "Forever" in my bookstore about six months ago. I was extatic, but couldn't buy anything because I was lacking money-wise. My local library doesn't carry it, so I ended up deciding to purchase the entire series on Kindle, as it is usually less expensive. When I found this, I was SO excited. Rereading the first two books reminded me of how much I love these books and restored my faith in werewolf fiction. I couldn't put the last book down and finished it in a matter of hours. The ending was satisfying, as well as slightly open-ended, with possibility for more books. All three books are well-written and fascinating. You'll be on the edge of your seat throughout Sam and Grace's adventures, always wanting more. Definitely one of the smartest purchases I've made... ever.

I really found this trilogy spell-binding. There was plenty of backstory and trists to keep one wanting more. I am glad I ordered the boxed set as it would have been frustrating to not be able to dive into the next book. The author says it is the end of the story after book 3 yet I find myself wondering if perhaps there might be room to continue following Grace and Sam or Cole as they lead the pack into the future...

As I've read, there are some people who are really disappointed in the ending to this trilogy as well as the story itself. But I found that it was the exact opposite: by the first chapter (and each chapter is pretty short) I was HOOKED! What I loved most about it though is how different each book was from each other; there was always a different plot and new characters introduced, and the chapters take place in different point of views from the characters so you get to know each character really well. It is well written and the story is tied up fantastically in the end, and there is just enough of everything; love, chaos, mystery, action, etc. And to any hopeless romantic girl, just buy it right now and you will not regret it!
The books themselves are beautifully decorated, although careful because they are mostly white and can easily get dirty!

I just loved the first book but sadly the second and third lacked the spark of the first one. I read the ending of the last book three times because I just didn't get the ending. Some books should stand alone and not have two more to follow.

This series was okay but the first book was a little disappointing. It did get better with the next though. I like the suspense and romance in it. I did not like the ending, I feel some of the characters should have had better endings, some were just left hanging making you wonder what exactly happened to them.

As soon as I finished this, I went back and reread it. I love this series and while I didn't want it to end, Forever really is the perfect ending. I think this is the best YA series of recent years - yeah, Hunger Games is great, but given the choice, I'd take Stiefvater's series, hands down. Don't be turned off by the whole wolf business - this is as far from Twilight as Jane Austen is from Danielle Steel.

She liked them a very much. I'm very happy I've been able to find an interest and get her hooked into reading! Now she's devouring another series! Reading opens up worlds. Reading = good spelling and good vocabulary and articulation and good grammar.....all have improved!

We live in South Africa, and this trilogy has been on back order at Exclusive Books for over 6 months now - and voila, through the store.com I have it ready for my daughter's 16th birthday on the 20th of March.

Every page continues to excite, while the atmosphere of the story continues to draw you into the the world of Grace and Sam. Not only is it a riveting read, but it will ultimately sadden you when it ends. It felt like a part of my family had been lost until the next book came out, bringing with it relief and . Having all three books together was so comforting and very happy-making!

I love this series, and it's author. I've enjoyed all her books that I've read. I'd read this series before, through my local library. When I saw the kindle price, I went ahead and bought it. However. When I bought it, it said it included "Sinner" as well. My cover still says so. But when I got through re-reading "Shiver". "Linger", and "Forever", "Sinner" was gone. And it's no longer listed on the store. or on my contents. I'm really mad about this, as it was a big part of my decision. I feel lied to and cheated.

I bought this after reading Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Boys. I mean, The Raven Boys was great. Her writing was just so expressive and her characters were so layered and the story was so different. Just fabulous, blah, blah, fangirling, etc. And so I finish it and am completely lost in the world, because at that time the sequel was not yet born. I think to myself, "Huh, didn't she write some other trilogy?" and rush off to the store and buy the WHOLE trilogy, expecting it to suck me in with interesting characters and the same unique writing style.

I finish Shiver and the prevailing question I have is whether there are two authors named Maggie Stiefvater. It is surely not possible, since the existence of one person with the last name Stiefvater is improbable enough. But where Raven Boys was unexpected, unique, and memorable, Shiver was... a paranormal YA novel. Not a bad book, but like pretty much all of the other stuff out there right now. Its lifeblood was the romance and angst and fighting to stay together forever, which is cool and all, and makes for a fairly entertaining read, but it was forgettable. The characters weren't unique or memorable. The plot just served as a means to the angst. The poetry thing was kind of interesting, not interesting enough to make me want to read the next two books in the series, and I had already paid for them.

To be fair, Shiver came out long before Raven Boys, and obviously Stiefvater's writing matured between the two books. That's only to be expected. And I'm not saying this was a bad book. It wasn't. But where Raven Boys created characters that I thought about long after the book ended and introduced ideas that I would find myself thinking about weeks after I read the book, Shiver left me with a processed, generic taste in my mouth. And two unread, paid-for kindle books.

Wish I could give 3.5 stars...
Let me start off by saying that for a kid or teen, I think these books would be great. This is an easy to read series about a young guy who turns into a wolf every summer, and a young girl that is fascinated with the wolves, not realized they're "werewolves" (I put werewolves in quotations because they have some unique features in this trilogy which are different than the traditional werewolf). The story line is engaging and keeps you interested - I read all three - and you can read them very quickly. There's also nothing too mature in it that a teen couldn't read.

That being said, as an adult who loves YA books, I found these to fall a little short of what I've come to expect in great YA reads. The story is mainly about the wolves, and this part of the series - how you become a wolf, the challenges, etc. - is thought out and interesting. Where I found this series lacking was on the character development side, as I found the characters to be a bit flat. *Spoiler alert* The two main characters fall in love almost instantly, without really even knowing each other. I would have liked a bit more character build up, particularly in how the characters interact with each other. Because of this, I didn't think the books flowed perfectly - you didn't have great background on characters and their decision making process or thoughts, so it almost felt like I had pressed fast forward a few times while reading and had to flip a few pages back to make sure I didn't miss anything (I didn't).

All in all, if you're looking for a really thought-provoking awesome YA series, this wouldn't be my first pick. I don't plan to re-read these anytime soon (I don't think you would pick up anything new the second time through), but if you're looking for a quick-read trilogy that's fairly engaging, with some fantasy and romance, you can find that here.

the store, please delete this review if/when necessary, but there must be something technically wrong here. I was wondering how any one not-terribly-famous Tarot deck (which I have not yet decided on purchasing, but liked when I saw it in a store) had 22 pages of reviews. This is because either many reviews OF THE NOVELS, THE BOOKS, THE FREAKING GOSH DARN TRILOGY are just being misplaced by people whose reading comprehension has been very recently destroyed are ending up here in the review section of A DECK OF CARDS, A TAROT SET, A THING WHICH IS NOT A BOOK TRILOGY. Sorry for the all-caps, but I was particularly curious to see whether some problems with the ink and cardstock of this Tarot deck, you know, a thing that you use for divination or personal growth, which is not a book trilogy -- including extras of some cards, or others missing entirely -- had been resolved in subsequent printings. I really can't tell. I just want to know if I will get 78 different cards, printed on reasonably durable cardstock, with ink that does not make the cards stick together. Having all these book reviews mixed in with the Tarot deck reviews is making it extremely difficult to sort out the correct ranking of this item so far (as many people have been giving the trilogy this deck spins off from five-star reviews, which seems fair enough), or to learn whether problems buyers complained of have been resolved. So I'm reviewing the review section, and I do apologize for that, but can't you somehow move the book reviews to go with the hardbacks, paperbacks, or Kindle version?

I did a video review of this on my YouTube channel (arwen61) if you want to see a few of the cards. Overall this is a nice product from Llewellyn. The cards are good quality. The accompanying book is excellent. I think because Stiefvater is an author, the guidebook is just that much better for her writing.

There are black and white images of the cards in the book which is my preference. The text is in-depth with added insight from the author about the journey she took in the making of the cards.

This deck has some unusual representations. One of my favorites is the Magician. Instead of seeing a full figure, we are offered a hand that has tattoos on it. Then Strength is that same hand closed in a fist. I liked the continuity of the hands throughout this deck.

Here and there were slight (to me) misses in terms of meanings. The Star card was the most glaring for me. I pride myself on not being too much of a traditionalist but I guess we all have our stumbling blocks. Instead of a woman kneeling or standing near water, we have stars in the sky reflecting in water below.

Overall, this deck has a dark, brooding atmosphere. Stiefvater has chosen to use shadow and light to good effect. While I might not recommend this for a Tarot beginner, I think it will make an excellent addition to anyone's collection. It probably won't be one that I will read for my clients with, but I can see using it for meditative and magickal work.

Right now we're being inundated in paranormal romances -- including quite a few about werewolves. But Maggie Stiefvater's "Shiver Trilogy" has a delicate, wintry quality that most paranormal romances lack, as well as a romance that tosses aside "Twilight"-style crushy obsessions in favor of a gentle, sweet romance threatened by nature itself as well as humanity.

In "Shiver," Grace has been visited by a yellow-eyed wolf every winter. When a teenage boy is killed by wolves, and his body is stolen from the morgue, she somehow knows that supernatural stuff is afoot.

When a bunch of illegal hunters try to kill the local wolf pack, Grace rushes in to save her wolf -- and finds "her wolf" as a wounded, naked human boy. It turns out that cold triggers his transformations, while "warm makes me me. Makes me Sam." But as the cold approaches the town again, Grace may lose Sam in more than one way -- if she isn't destroyed as well.

"Linger" picks up with Sam and Grace trying to have a semi-normal HUMAN life -- getting a job, thinking about college, and fending off a police investigation into Olivia's disappearance. But Cole is determined to lose his pain in his wolf form, until he inadvertently stumbles into Isabel's life, and she finds herself drawn to him. And Grace's happiness at having Sam back is overshadowed by a mysterious illness, which may draw her even closer to the world of the werewolves.

Finally, "Forever" has Grace returning after her first winter as a wolf, still unstable. She hides in Cole and Sam's house, and for a brief time the young lovers are blissfully happy. But someone has been killed by one of the wolves, and Isabel's father has used his influence to have the entire pack killed. And as the four teens try to save the pack, their only hope may be a cure Cole has been searching for.

This trilogy has a poetic quality that most urban fantasy lacks -- it's a delicate, hauntingly crystalline book where even the humdrum high-school stuff takes on an ethereal quality. Maggie Stiefvater really came up with a unique idea for werewolves as well, where their transformation is dependent on the temperature -- cold makes them wolves, warmth makes then human. (Why don't they move to the tropics then?)

And her prose has a shimmering, silvery beauty that envelops you in black-leafed forests, wintry skies, snow-encrusted fur and icy air ("Despite the chilly air that made ghosts of my breath..."). She writes dramatic, intense situations that really grasp your emotions (Grace almost drowning in a muddy pool), but without melodrama or excessive dialogue.

I'm also rather sick of hormonal teenagers obsessing on each other and calling it "true love." Grace and Sam's relationship is a much more moving one -- hesitant, unsure, but deeply caring and rooted in true affection. As time goes on, they become more passionate and adorable, all the more so because they have to wait for each other. We also have a much more tempestuous, unpredictable couple in the charming, erratic Cole and snarky rich girl Isabel, who are just as gripping as Sam and Grace.

Maggie Stiefvater's "Shiver Trilogy" deftly sidesteps many of the genre cliches, and leaves you in a chilly cocoon of beautiful prose. A must-read for those who want something more substantial and less creepy than "Twilight."

I tired to read them because they are my Granddaughter's favorite author. It was a mistake on my part. They are what they are - and although I would never breathe a word to my girl - they were certainly not my cup of tea. My error. I should send them back for resale - Lovely packaging. I only read 1/2 of one book..

Sadly, these are the worst Tarot cards I've ever seen, quality-wise. The art is nice, hence the two stars, but I cannot recommend these cards to anyone looking for a good, high-quality Tarot deck. I own over a dozen decks of Tarot cards so I know what I'm talking about. When I received these, the first card was adhered to the second. As I very gently pulled them apart, they tore slightly in the bottom corners of both, making them totally unusable, thereby causing me the headache and expense of returning them.

I am extremely disappointed that Ms. Stiefvater allowed her cards to be printed on such cheap material and that the store is selling this inferior product to unsuspecting customers.

The card stock is substandard, dull, thick, and tacky. There's no way these cards would ever shuffle smoothly. And by tacky, I mean the cards are not silky, as my other decks are...they literally stick together. The nice art is dulled due to the shoddy paper used.

Folks, save your money...(Ms. Stiefvater & the store...again, shame on you for publishing/selling such a terribly inferior product)!

Right now we're being inundated in paranormal romances -- including quite a few about werewolves. But Maggie Stiefvater's "Shiver Trilogy" has a delicate, wintry quality that most paranormal romances lack, as well as a romance that tosses aside "Twilight"-style crushy obsessions in favor of a gentle, sweet romance threatened by nature itself as well as humanity.

In "Shiver," Grace has been visited by a yellow-eyed wolf every winter. When a teenage boy is killed by wolves, and his body is stolen from the morgue, she somehow knows that supernatural stuff is afoot.

When a bunch of illegal hunters try to kill the local wolf pack, Grace rushes in to save her wolf -- and finds "her wolf" as a wounded, naked human boy. It turns out that cold triggers his transformations, while "warm makes me me. Makes me Sam." But as the cold approaches the town again, Grace may lose Sam in more than one way -- if she isn't destroyed as well.

"Linger" picks up with Sam and Grace trying to have a semi-normal HUMAN life -- getting a job, thinking about college, and fending off a police investigation into Olivia's disappearance. But Cole is determined to lose his pain in his wolf form, until he inadvertently stumbles into Isabel's life, and she finds herself drawn to him. And Grace's happiness at having Sam back is overshadowed by a mysterious illness, which may draw her even closer to the world of the werewolves.

Finally, "Forever" has Grace returning after her first winter as a wolf, still unstable. She hides in Cole and Sam's house, and for a brief time the young lovers are blissfully happy. But someone has been killed by one of the wolves, and Isabel's father has used his influence to have the entire pack killed. And as the four teens try to save the pack, their only hope may be a cure Cole has been searching for.

This trilogy has a poetic quality that most urban fantasy lacks -- it's a delicate, hauntingly crystalline book where even the humdrum high-school stuff takes on an ethereal quality. Maggie Stiefvater really came up with a unique idea for werewolves as well, where their transformation is dependent on the temperature -- cold makes them wolves, warmth makes then human. (Why don't they move to the tropics then?)

And her prose has a shimmering, silvery beauty that envelops you in black-leafed forests, wintry skies, snow-encrusted fur and icy air ("Despite the chilly air that made ghosts of my breath..."). She writes dramatic, intense situations that really grasp your emotions (Grace almost drowning in a muddy pool), but without melodrama or excessive dialogue.

I'm also rather sick of hormonal teenagers obsessing on each other and calling it "true love." Grace and Sam's relationship is a much more moving one -- hesitant, unsure, but deeply caring and rooted in true affection. As time goes on, they become more passionate and adorable, all the more so because they have to wait for each other. We also have a much more tempestuous, unpredictable couple in the charming, erratic Cole and snarky rich girl Isabel, who are just as gripping as Sam and Grace.

Maggie Stiefvater's "Shiver Trilogy" deftly sidesteps many of the genre cliches, and leaves you in a chilly cocoon of beautiful prose. A must-read for those who want something more substantial and less creepy than "Twilight."

I am reviewing this series all together because they flow perfectly from one to another and I read them over a period of two days. I love, love, love this series so I am going to talk about them a lot and I will probably give things away, so I am putting a spoiler alert on most of my review. For those of you who have never read the series and don't like spoilers, I will share a few of the adjectives that I will probably use in my review. Beautiful. Lyrical. Unique. Abstract. Bittersweet. Tragic. Joyful. Perfect. Pure. Amazing. Heartbreaking. Breathtaking. Lovely, absolutely lovely. I may use some of these adjectives multiple times to get my point across. I cannot recommend this series highly enough.

********** SPOILER ALERT! **********

Shiver is such a perfect title for the first book in this series. It sends shivers down your spine and all over every inch of skin as you read. The first thing I noticed when I opened Shiver was that the text was a lovely shade of blue that matched the cover. I thought that this would bother me, but within two chapters I realized that I liked it. It was another thing that made this book unique.

The second thing I noticed was the beautiful writing style. I could drown in those wonderful, lyrical words. It is written in the alternating points of view of Grace Brisbane and Sam Roth. Both are distinctly different individuals with their own unique style. I loved them both, but Sam in particular. His side of the story is so heartbreaking, his words so abstract and beautiful. When I read about his past and what his parents had done to him, I wanted to cry. I don't think I have ever become so invested in a character so quickly before, but Sam's vulnerability and simple dreams captured me immediately.

Grace is a more subtle character, so it is harder to pinpoint the moment when she slipped under my guard. By the time I noticed, she and Sam where two parts of one whole instead of separate entities. The idea of one without the other is just wrong. Sam is the leader, but Grace is the one who gives him strength and keeps him gently rooted in reality when he threatens to fade away.

In Linger, their fragile happiness is slipping away. Sam is now Sam for good, but Grace is the one trying to remain herself. They all know that something is wrong, but they feel that if they say nothing then it won't be real. Until it is too late. And their world breaks.

In addition to the Grace and Sam, Linger is also told by Isabel Culpeper and Cole St. Clair. Isabel is feeling terribly guilty and angry over the death of her brother, and Cole is a rock star on self destruct who voluntarily became a werewolf. Isabel hides behind anger and rebellion, while Cole is quite honest about his self-hatred and his desire to lose himself forever. Their relationship develops slowly and with a great deal of reluctance on Isabel's part while Cole fears that he will destroy her like he did with his other friends. They are constantly fighting, but somehow they fit perfectly.

Linger ends on a tragic, bloody, frightening note. Now Sam is the one waiting and watching while Grace runs in the woods, unaware of who she is or who she has left behind. I am so glad that I waited until I had Forever to read this, I would have hated to wait.

The beginning of Forever is so bittersweet it hurt. When Grace first became human and Sam went rushing to find her, it was so sad when he arrived only to find the clothes she left behind when she forgot herself once again. Without Grace and threatened with losing her forever, Sam has to finally face his worst fears: his past and his future.

Cole finally finds a purpose in trying to save Grace. He moves from self-destruction to self-experimentation in an attempt to find a cure to the disease that makes them shift from man to beast. I liked him a lot more in Forever than I did in Linger. He sees what Sam and Grace have and he knows that he doesn't want to see something so right disappear.

The danger rises and Isabel becomes a spy when her father plans to organize a wolf hunt. They need to get the wolves out, but the wolves will only follow one of their own. With Cole's science, Sam's leadership, Grace's support, Isabel's position and the help of a sympathetic police officer, can they save themselves and their lupine family?

Now that I have gone through the specifics of each novel, I can address the general themes of the series. I shall start with the hardest: parents. Parents play a very important role in the series. Sam's mother and father held down him in a bathtub and cut his wrists when they couldn't deal with his disease. Grace's parents neglect her for most of her life only to try to step in and change her when they don't like what they see. Isabel's mother is out of it for most of the time and her father is determined to kill Isabel's best friends to give himself purpose after the death of his son. Cole has ruined his life to prove that he isn't his father. And then there is Beck, who made Sam into the person he is but also made so many mistakes.

While Sam's parents are awful, they aren't really in the story. All you see are the scars they left behind. Likewise, you never meet Cole's father, you just hear about how his expectations pushed Cole away. I can almost understand Isabel's parents; they lost their son and fell apart. This does not excuse their actions, but I can understand them. The parents who are most important in the series are Grace's. They seem like the most ordinary of the lot until you look closer. They do what they think good parents should do, but it is only on the surface. Because they have ignored her for years, she is more of an adult than she is a teen. They only pay any attention when there is trouble and then they treat her like the protected child she should have been rather than the woman she is. Their inability to listen and understand cost Grace and Sam precious days.

Beck, the closest thing to a real father that Sam has ever known, is a very complicated and fascinating character. He infected Sam and then regretted it so much when he saw what pain he had caused. He loved Sam like a son and did everything he could to atone for what he had done. When Sam begins to learn his secrets in Linger, it damages their relationship almost irreparably and hurts Sam all over again. And yet, there may be just enough time for forgiveness.

The heroes of this series are all broken, each in their different ways. But who says that broken can't be beautiful? They turn the most horrifying pasts into a future that is oh so bright. It is amazing to watch. When reading this series, I was so scared that it was going to end in tragedy but I didn't want to see it all boxed up into a picture perfect smile. I need not have feared; the ending was perfect. It was a mixture of pure joy and hope and sorrow that had me laughing and crying at the same time. It was four in the morning when I finished it. I had meant to go to sleep sooner but I just couldn't stop. For the rest of the day, I found myself smiling at odd moments, like when Hotel California played on the radio and I was reminded of Cole's twenty voicemail messages. This is a series that stays with you.

I loved this series with its breathtaking changes from tears to joy and back again, with its beautifully broken characters, with its prose that feels more like poetry and everything in between. I fully intend to read these books over and over again and I think you should, too. :)

unique, poetic, well-paced, and fleshed-out. slight pun intended. she has her own VERY unique take on the werewolf mythology. Both the male and female lead characters are likeable, relatable, GOOD people, with normal teenage thoughts and flaws. And get this, they actually, for all the drama going on around them, have a HEALTHY relationship. Supportive, equal, caring, sympathetic. No borderline emotional and psychological abuse or self-depreciation like in Twilight. Not that those weren't amusing and entertaining the one time I read them. The Mercy Falls series however, I will be buying the box set for my library and reading often.

These books are a masterpiece on their own, so together... wow. When i read the first book, well, i usually speed read books, i just get through them really fast... i read this in a week... i took my time with it because i just did not want to miss anything. The entire scenario is just compelling. The characters: i have no objections. They are characters that grow on you, you get to like them. I just love these books. Five Stars well deserved.

I LOVED THIS TRILOGY. THIS IS NOTHING LIKE TWILIGHT. I don't get how people compare this to twilight when they're completely different. Dont get me wrong twilight was very entertaining, but this trilogy is phenomenal OMG. I really felt connected to all the characters. The characters in this trilogy stayed with me long after I finished it. The books have a beautiful wintry vibe and if you're into YA, definitely read this, it's worth it.

I am really enjoying this beautiful new Tarot deck (my long-time home deck is the Crowley). The artistry and depth of this one are quite lovely.
So even though I haven't worked with it much yet, I wanted to leave a positive review. But just in case anyone reads this -- does anyone know if there is a companion book that goes into more detail with this deck? If so, please let me know. And if not, I hope the author will write one, as she is a writer. It's so worth doing.

Beautiful artwork. My favorite part was the book that accompanies it. Maggie breaks everything down and gives an explanation in a way that is easy to understand and comes form her personal experience. This is one of my favorite series and the cards help bring it to life!

I have never had a more accurate reading until I used this deck for the first time. The booklet is simple and easy to read, making it so much easier to interpret the card and answer the questions I wanted answered. I've had three decks before this one and none of them compare.

Oh my gosh. Mind blown. This series was so amazing. I only put it down when I had to go to school. Words can't describe how amazing this series was. I still do wish, as with almost every book fanatic, that she would've written another one or at least a sequel series! Does Grace get "cured?" Does Cole find an actual cure? Does somebody find out who Cole actually is? Did Isabel move back? Did her and Cole stay together? Did Grace go to college? It just goes on and on.
In all, amazing. Must read. Make sure you read these with a lot of time on your hands because I can promise you that you won't be able to put then down.

the art style isn't my ideal art style but it is extremely cohesive and well thought out, and rather poetic. the book is excellent - it is written in a very down to earth way. my readings with this deck have been very clear.

This is a great story. I love how the characters evolve and how the actions are logical. They don't do stupid things that drive you up the wall with frustration. I really like Sam and Grace as the main characters.

I am a bit older than the "young adult" audience this was written for, and I absolutely loved these books. They are the most poetic prose I have ever read and the story is fresh in it's own way. I borrowed each one from the library and then decided I needed to purchase them. It is a beautiful love story for all ages!

I read these as quickly as possible. I love the characters and the antagonism of this story. It has the best of teen-age yearning and the supernatural. I love it. Great werewolf mythology and compelling characters. She nailed it, as always.

i was very skeptical when i started reading the first book, but after reading the first half of the book i was hooked!! i read all three books over the span of a week and a half and loved them EXCEPT for the ending of the last book! i would definately push for another book or even a prolouge would have been great!!

I am not a big reader but I saw this book and decided to try it I have to say that this is the best book I have ever read I have read this book 3 times and am reading it right now if any one is thinking about this seres don't think twice buy them now

The first book was okay; the other two inundated with too much garbage language. SHOCKED at Scholastic allowing people to dictate to them and allowing swear words and garbage mouth in their books. SCHOLASTIC used to be all clean books and have changed their format to go along with the world. DIRTY WORDS DO NOT MAKE A GREAT AUTHOR. Ruined a good fantasy storyline in my estimation and I have read many, many books in my lifrtime. I bet parents have not read these books but have given them to their children without reviewing the text. If you like this kind of trash, go ahead and enjoy. Also the sex is too much for young readers. Then they think it is okay for them to experiment because it is okay in the books. The books were recommended for 12 and up. Kids are into sex earlier and earlier and that is no right. Shame on you Scholastic!!!!

I apologize for posting this here, because I understand that this space is meant for reviews of the product, but this is a review of the product price. If purchased separately, the three books (kindle editions) come to $26.72, that's $2.41 cheaper than buying the trilogy. I know this isn't a large difference, but as a student on a limited budget, if a book is part of a series and I try a sample (and like it), I generally buy the trilogy/series ebook version to SAVE MONEY. Sets are meant to be slightly less expensive than buying the books individually, and are usually a fairly good deal. This set is more expensive, which is not only ridiculous, but disrespectful on the store's part. Not all of your customers are so wealthy or ignorant that they don't look at prices before buying! Shame on the store for trying to pull a fast one! :(