citruslounge's review against another edition
5.0
I love all of Maggie’s books, she writes so uniquely and beautifully. I think I remember reading about fans of hers being annoyed that she was working on this book instead of her Ronan book(s?) and that is RUBBISH. This book is delightfully interesting and fun with good, kind, complicated characters. I LOVE when she does standalone books (The Scorpio Races is one of my favorite books EVER) and I am definitely adding All the Crooked Saints to my list of annual reads. Also, I would love a prequel about Darlene Purdey. She didn’t get any time to shine and she was absolutely fascinating.
fuchs_galaxis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Yall I'm reading All the Crooked Saints (more maggie stiefvater, surprise) and oh my God her writing is so well suited for magical realism.
This book is One Hundred Years of Solitude with 70% less despair (and 100% less ants, which I appreciate). Also owls can hear miracles, which just seems true.
Stiefvater's characteristic use of repetition fits the story and the tone so well, building a rhythm of character introduction and how we see in each character's head.
The audiobook is, of course, spectacular and the reader Thom Rivera adds elements that are integral to building the magical realism and connection to Marquez specifically. If you can stand audiobooks at all, listen to this one. (Also if you do not speak Spanish or hang out with many Spanish speakers, he will introduce you to the best way to say Colorado ever.)
This book is One Hundred Years of Solitude with 70% less despair (and 100% less ants, which I appreciate). Also owls can hear miracles, which just seems true.
Stiefvater's characteristic use of repetition fits the story and the tone so well, building a rhythm of character introduction and how we see in each character's head.
The audiobook is, of course, spectacular and the reader Thom Rivera adds elements that are integral to building the magical realism and connection to Marquez specifically. If you can stand audiobooks at all, listen to this one. (Also if you do not speak Spanish or hang out with many Spanish speakers, he will introduce you to the best way to say Colorado ever.)
annanchieta's review against another edition
5.0
E, mais uma vez, fui marcada por um livro da Maggie, com uma história que eu procurava e precisava sem nem saber disso. Todo elogio seria pouco para essa leitura. Só consigo pensar que esse livro não tem, nem de longe, todo o reconhecimento que merece <3
seascapesandstars's review against another edition
5.0
"Here was a thing Beatriz wanted: to devote time to understanding how a butterfly was similar to a galaxy. Here was a thing she feared: being asked to do anything else."
There are books which are powerful because they are well written and tell their story well, and there are books which are powerful because they seem to speak directly to you. The first two times I read this book it was the former: I rated it five stars because I was touched by the beautiful story. This time it turned out to be the book I really needed to read today, and I am crying in the garden because it spoke to something deeper in my heart.
"Marisita believed that a few people could reach perfection if only they tried hard enough. And as she had been trying, and had not reached it, she considered herself a failure at all times.
No one else counted Marisita as a failure."
With everything going on right now, it was time for a book about darkness, and miracles, and hope.
"What a shame that both miracles and radio waves are invisible, because it would be quite a sight: ribbons of marvel and sound stretching out straight and true from all over the world."
There are books which are powerful because they are well written and tell their story well, and there are books which are powerful because they seem to speak directly to you. The first two times I read this book it was the former: I rated it five stars because I was touched by the beautiful story. This time it turned out to be the book I really needed to read today, and I am crying in the garden because it spoke to something deeper in my heart.
"Marisita believed that a few people could reach perfection if only they tried hard enough. And as she had been trying, and had not reached it, she considered herself a failure at all times.
No one else counted Marisita as a failure."
With everything going on right now, it was time for a book about darkness, and miracles, and hope.
"What a shame that both miracles and radio waves are invisible, because it would be quite a sight: ribbons of marvel and sound stretching out straight and true from all over the world."
waaaaaaaif's review against another edition
4.0
I agree with the other reviews I read: It's very different than her other stuff, still enjoyable, I didn't like it as much as my favorite works of hers, but I'd read the dictionary if Maggie Stiefvater wrote it because it would be gorgeous.
shauniesbookshelves's review against another edition
3.0
Daniel, Beatriz and Joaquin are three of the Soria family, all cousins, and all burdened by the family. Daniel is the saint of Bicho Raro, the small town in Colorado that the Sorias inhabit, and so is charged with performing the miracles that are linked to the Soria family. Beatriz, known as 'la chica sin sentimientos' (the girl without feelings), loves logic, and thinking is all she does. Joaquin, also known as Quino, masquerades as Diablo Diablo, a radio DJ who plays at night on a radio station run secretly from a box truck the Sorias condemned, but Beatriz restored. A boy comes to Bicho Raro, not looking for a miracle, which is, in itself, a miracle due to it's rarity. With his arrival, all things change, and the Soria family is changed. For better or for worse, no one is sure.
I have never read a Maggie Stiefvater book, but have been meaning to for quite some time. This was a good book to start with, because I really enjoyed it. It took some getting into at first, as the descriptions were pretty odd, and the writing style was also pretty odd, but I persevered, and I am really glad I did. I loved the different characters, even the pilgrims, and especially Tony! I love the idea of miracles being performed, and I wish this was a thing because I would DEFINITELY get me a load of that! I think it was this idea that really got me to stick with the book, because the concept seemed really interesting. I will definitely be getting my hands on Maggie's other books!
I have never read a Maggie Stiefvater book, but have been meaning to for quite some time. This was a good book to start with, because I really enjoyed it. It took some getting into at first, as the descriptions were pretty odd, and the writing style was also pretty odd, but I persevered, and I am really glad I did. I loved the different characters, even the pilgrims, and especially Tony! I love the idea of miracles being performed, and I wish this was a thing because I would DEFINITELY get me a load of that! I think it was this idea that really got me to stick with the book, because the concept seemed really interesting. I will definitely be getting my hands on Maggie's other books!
elliasjh's review against another edition
5.0
"You can hear a miracle a long way after dark, even when you are dying."
so fucking beautiful. I love it so much.
I especially love the characters and how this isn't just about one particular story. It's not about a story that has a beginning or an ending; it's about the little stories, the ones that nobody knows about, that really matters.
It's like the certain lingering smell a person leaves after they're gone; something that stirs up a long forgotten memory into life again.
It was so beautiful and I love everything about it.
"I was looking for a miracle, but I got a story instead, and sometimes those are the same things."
Here was a thing Brandon wanted: to find the answer to his secret. Here was a thing Brandon feared: that the answer to his secret might not ever found.
5 MIRACULOUS STARS.
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"creepy Colorado magic" and "dust"....
SHUT. UP.
someone just hold me pls
so fucking beautiful. I love it so much.
I especially love the characters and how this isn't just about one particular story. It's not about a story that has a beginning or an ending; it's about the little stories, the ones that nobody knows about, that really matters.
It's like the certain lingering smell a person leaves after they're gone; something that stirs up a long forgotten memory into life again.
It was so beautiful and I love everything about it.
"I was looking for a miracle, but I got a story instead, and sometimes those are the same things."
Here was a thing Brandon wanted: to find the answer to his secret. Here was a thing Brandon feared: that the answer to his secret might not ever found.
5 MIRACULOUS STARS.
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"creepy Colorado magic" and "dust"....
SHUT. UP.
someone just hold me pls
sarahrita's review against another edition
4.0
This was about a 3.5 for me. The writing was gorgeous and I LOVED the magical element, setting, and the descriptions of the characters. The only thing lacking for me was the plot, but I think that was definitely mean to be secondary to the characters.
elliasjhh's review against another edition
5.0
"You can hear a miracle a long way after dark, even when you are dying."
so fucking beautiful. I love it so much.
I especially love the characters and how this isn't just about one particular story. It's not about a story that has a beginning or an ending; it's about the little stories, the ones that nobody knows about, that really matters.
It's like the certain lingering smell a person leaves after they're gone; something that stirs up a long forgotten memory into life again.
It was so beautiful and I love everything about it.
"I was looking for a miracle, but I got a story instead, and sometimes those are the same things."
Here was a thing Brandon wanted: to find the answer to his secret. Here was a thing Brandon feared: that the answer to his secret might not ever found.
5 MIRACULOUS STARS.
Twitter | Bookstagram | Youtube |
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"creepy Colorado magic" and "dust"....
SHUT. UP.
someone just hold me pls
so fucking beautiful. I love it so much.
I especially love the characters and how this isn't just about one particular story. It's not about a story that has a beginning or an ending; it's about the little stories, the ones that nobody knows about, that really matters.
It's like the certain lingering smell a person leaves after they're gone; something that stirs up a long forgotten memory into life again.
It was so beautiful and I love everything about it.
"I was looking for a miracle, but I got a story instead, and sometimes those are the same things."
Here was a thing Brandon wanted: to find the answer to his secret. Here was a thing Brandon feared: that the answer to his secret might not ever found.
5 MIRACULOUS STARS.
Twitter | Bookstagram | Youtube |
___
"creepy Colorado magic" and "dust"....
SHUT. UP.
someone just hold me pls