The first book I read from Maggie Stievfater was
Shiver
when it first came out. It was poetic, fast paced, but slow in all the right spots, & it had a really different sort of male lead
(read: sensitive, emotional, artsy, kindhearted) than a lot of books I had read recently
(even though my heart still belongs to the damaged boy with a heart-of-gold shtick).
Since then I finished
that series
, read the amazing book
The Scorpio Races
about
"water horses" (& by the cover or the back blurb I would have never read without a good recommendation) & I am so glad I did. And then most recently,
The Raven Boys
(& you can read my love for it on my post here). Every single one of her books is really different from each other. You would think a different author
HAD to have written them. So, they may not
ALL be for you. I know a lot of didn't fancy Shiver but loved Scorpio Races, etc. But you will likely enjoy one of her books.
So, when I found out that she was coming to SLC I new I had to be there. And, boy, I was not disappointed. She was hilarious, kind, humble but not too humble, & so down-to-earth. I hope it's not a rule that all authors must be able to preform so aptly in front of people or be so witty/charming or I'm screwed.
Get thee forth, friends & read some of her books. Like I said, each book is really different so there is something for everyone & they are all astounding in their own ways.
Has anyone read any of her books?
Which ones did you love or not so much love?
I'm glad you go to go! :)
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