This book is a joy and a delight. Much lighter and more whimsical than any others I've yet read by Steifvater, infused with the feeling of a series of tall-tales or urban myths. Set in 1962 in the small town of Bicho Raro, Colorado, the book centers around the Soria family, all of whom can perform miracles. News of this power draws pilgrims from all over the United States who come seeking cures for their inner darkness. What most of them don't realize is that miracle cures are a two-step process: a Soria Saint can make a person's inner darkness visible in a physical, external form. But overcoming this darkness once manifested is up to the pilgrim and a Soria cannot offer aid without risking a fearful consequence. This is a book in which a desert can fall in love, a radio can save a soul, and owls flock whenever miracles draw near. It's a short, sweet, magical book and I highly recommend it.