All the Crooked Saints

Synopsis

Here is a thing everyone wants: A miracle. Here is a thing everyone fears:What it takes to get one. Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden love, scientific dreams, miracle-mad owls, estranged affections, one or two orphans, and a sky full of watchful desert stars. At the heart of this place you will find the Soria family, who all have the ability to perform unusual miracles. And at the heart of this family are three cousins longing to change its future: Beatriz, the girl without feelings, who wants only to be free to examine her thoughts; Daniel, the Saint of Bicho Raro, who performs miracles for everyone but himself; and Joaquin, who spends his nights running a renegade radio station under the name Diablo Diablo. They are all looking for a miracle. But the miracles of Bicho Raro are never quite what you expect. Maggie Stiefvater has been called 'a master storyteller' by USA Today and 'wildly imaginative' by Entertainment Weekly. Now, with All the Crooked Saints, she gives us the extraordinary story of an extraordinary family, a masterful tale of love, fear, darkness, and redemption.

Summary

Chapter 1

The Chalottes, a dysfunctional family, live in a rundown mansion in Bainesville, Virginia. Teodora, the enigmatic matriarch, has raised her nine children with an iron fist, and their lives are plagued by poverty, bitterness, and superstition. Their lives are about to get even more complicated.

Real Example:
Teodora's favorite granddaughter, Delilah, is a talented pianist struggling to find her place in the family's chaos.

Chapter 2

A mysterious stranger, Aurelio Esparza, arrives in Bainesville and befriends the Chalotte children. Aurelio's presence sparks both excitement and tension within the family. He brings with him an aura of magic and danger.

Real Example:
Aurelio's charm and charisma captivate Philip, the rebellious brother, who sees him as a potential ally in his quest for independence.

Chapter 3

As Aurelio's influence grows, the Chalotte family becomes further entangled in a web of supernatural events. Teodora's mirror, rumored to have magical properties, begins to show visions of the children's past, present, and future.

Real Example:
Rosaline, the shy and fearful sister, becomes obsessed with the visions in the mirror, believing they hold the key to her destiny.

Chapter 4

The children's lives take a dark turn as they become embroiled in a series of dangerous encounters. Aurelio's secrets are revealed, and his true nature becomes apparent. The Chalottes must confront their own inner demons and the darkness that threatens to consume them.

Real Example:
Eleanor, the beautiful and manipulative sister, uses her sexuality as a weapon against her siblings and threatens to tear the family apart.

Chapter 5

As the climax approaches, the Chalotte children face a choice that will define their futures. They must decide whether to embrace the darkness within them or fight back against the forces that seek to control their lives.

Real Example:
Benjamin, the sensitive and perceptive brother, struggles with his own demons and must find the strength to overcome them.

Chapter 6

In a climactic showdown, the Chalotte children confront Aurelio and the darkness that has haunted their family. Their choices and sacrifices will determine the fate of their lives and the future of Bainesville.

Real Example:
Delilah, fueled by her love for her family, uses her musical talent to summon the power of light and defeat Aurelio, restoring balance to the family.