Hi everyone! Happy Monday & it is a happy Monday because it’s my birthday! π ππ
Sorry I’ve been obsessed with True Blood, and more importantly Eric Nothman, a.k.a Alexander SkarsgΓ₯rd, just ahhh. Okay sorry! So today I’m going to be reviewing Maggie Stiefvater’s novel All The Crooked Saints.
I have to say that I’m very disappointed that I didn’t like this as much as anything else I’ve read by her. Normally I am completely in love, this not so much. I think I rated it 2 stars on Goodreads. π
All The Crooked Saints by: Maggie Stiefvater: In the town of Bicho Raro lies strange things. The Soria family is a big part of the town and they have the ability to perform interesting miracles. Everyone is looking for a miracle but they are never what is expected. This novel had heart and it had imaginative storytelling, but there was just something missing from this novel. The writing was in typical Stiefvater fashion, full of wonder and bliss, although this novel didnβt have a strong hold on the reader like her past novels have. As much as the writing was beautiful it wasnβt enough to keep the reader engaged. Near the end is when things started to get good and the plot moved. Stiefvater talking about love and miracles was perfect but it just didnβt have that same connection. The plot didnβt hold strong, and the characters were fun, but fun characters with little substance doesnβt make for the best novel. What was done well was the ending, it was nicely wrapped up and gave a beautiful send off to her characters.
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Happy Bday Meghan! \o/ *throws confetti* nice review
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Thank you! π
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Oh I’m sorry this book wasn’t what you’d hoped it would be Meghan. I still have All the Crooked Saints on my to-read list and want to get around to it soon. Maggie Stiefvater’s books have always been a little hit or miss for me but I’m still hoping this one will be a hit, I’ll just maybe go into it with lower expectations after reading your review. π
Great review, and oh happy birthday for yesterday as well. π β€
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I hope you enjoy the book more than I did! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it! π
Thank you Beth! π
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Thanks Meghan, I hope so too. Either way I’ll be posting a review once I have read it so you’ll be able to see what I think if you’re interested. π
That’s all right! π
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I can’t wait to read it! π
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First of all HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MEGHAN!! And it’s 100% fine to be completely obsessed over Eric Northman, trust me I don’t mind the gifs at all!
Sorry this one wasn’t a great read for you, that’s always a bummer. But at least Stiefvater’s writing itself didn’t disappoint I really enjoy her style! π
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Thank you Heather! π Lord, I could have posts that were just gifs of him I swear! π
Me too! Her style is so unique and I love it! I just wish it was better!
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Interesting review. I’ve only read Shiver and didn’t like it at all, but I’ve heard many of her other books are much better, so maybe she’s just hit or miss.
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I’ve liked all her past books, this one is the first that hasn’t done it for me, but I think it’s bound to happen at some point. I’ve heard that with a lot of people she’s hit or miss; maybe you’ll enjoy this one!
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Happy belated Birthday!! β€ β€ I hope you had an amazing day. π
I love the cover for All The Crooked Saints, it looks simply beautiful. Too bad that the book didn't live up to your expectations. Hope you enjoy your next read much more! π
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Thank you! I did π
The cover is really pretty, I agree. Thank you, I enjoyed the book after this quite a bit! π
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Nice post π
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Thank you!
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nice
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