All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater

Title: All the Crooked Saints
Author: Maggie Stiefvater

Cover: The cover artwork reflects two or three aspects of the book. It has a magical feel to it, which certainly fits the book. I like the color scheme and find the cover appealing.

Review: What a strange and magical little book. Well I suppose it's not magic specifically, it's miracles. The book is about the Soria family, who can perform miracles, but not like you'd think. People come to town in search of a miracle, and a Soria, usually Daniel at this point in time, gives them their first miracle. This makes their darkness visable, which is now something the person has to deal with on their own, finding a way to heal themselves for the second miracle. The first miracle, or the darkness, manifests in some fantastical way. For example, one man now has a coyote head. A woman is constantly rained on. The list goes on. These individuals are called pilgrims, and after the first miracle, the Soria family can not interfere, lest they unleash their own darkness.

Other main characters include Beatriz and Joaquin, Daniel's cousins. Beatriz is an independent girl who doesn't have feelings. Joaquin is a budding DJ on a pirate radio station.

Pretty early on, Daniel admits he is in love with a pilgrim and has helped her with her darkness, bringing forth his own. So starts his journey of dealing with his darkness, and for Beatriz and Joaquin to try to find a way to help him and the other pilgrims, all while Beatriz avoids her feelings for a newcomer.

Maggie Stiefvater has a unique, and yes, magical way with words that always captures me. I enjoy her writing, even if the story is a bit strange.

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