Sixteen-year-old Deirdre Monaghan is a painfully shy but prodigiously gifted musician. She's about to find out she's also a cloverhand—one who can ...
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Feb 27, 2011
Lament>noun 1. a passionate expression of grief. 2. a song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief or regret.
I pre-ordered Lament when I first heard about it a couple months ago. You can imagine my surprise when I received an email confirmation that the book was on the way a little less than a month early!! Needless to say when it showed up on my doorstep Friday, I did a little happy dance right there in front of my neighbors.
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I pre-ordered Lament when I first heard about it a couple months ago. You can imagine my surprise when I received an email confirmation that the book was on the way a little less than a month early!! Needless to say when it showed up on my doorstep Friday, I did a little happy dance right there in front of my neighbors.
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Jan 18, 2012
joє
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shitlisted
Faerie: Come away, human.
Me: Why?
Faerie: Untold delights and Stiefvater-stories forever.
Me: I'm holding out for a better offer. Ta.
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Apr 03, 2011
Thomas
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I adore and admire Maggie Stiefvater's writing. I think I post this in almost every review of her books, but the way she uses words inspires me to improve my own writing. By now, my blatant bias for her work should be apparent. Despite Lament's shortcomings when compared to her series starting with Shiver, I still enjoyed it.
Deirdre Monaghan is the average above-average sixteen-year-old. A gifted musician, she goes through the everyday notions of practicing for performances and satis More...
Deirdre Monaghan is the average above-average sixteen-year-old. A gifted musician, she goes through the everyday notions of practicing for performances and satis More...
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Jan 24, 2012
Heather
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As a lover of fairy tales, I’m always on the hunt for a new find in the genre. Some can be major disappointments, but there are some, that if done well, shine, Lament is the later.
I have to admit, I was skeptical about reading this book. Could anything sound more corny than a harpist? I didn’t even know that you could find one below the age of 65, much less 16 and I wasn’t sure how a new author would be able to believably portray two mythological figures (fairies and harpists). Howe More...
I have to admit, I was skeptical about reading this book. Could anything sound more corny than a harpist? I didn’t even know that you could find one below the age of 65, much less 16 and I wasn’t sure how a new author would be able to believably portray two mythological figures (fairies and harpists). Howe More...
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Jan 23, 2009
Grace
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At first glance, this may seem like just another teen paranormal romance book in the faerie sub-category. For that reason, it took me weeks after I checked out the book to actually read it. But I must confess...once I got started, I was hooked. The plot was extremely interesting, the twists on traditional faerie-lore quite well planned, and the romance was enjoyable.
I can see where people are coming from comparing Luke to Edward Cullen, but...well...I didn't like Twilight, and I D More...
I can see where people are coming from comparing Luke to Edward Cullen, but...well...I didn't like Twilight, and I D More...
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Oct 17, 2008
Paige
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After putting down this book, the first thing I thought was: Man, that was incredible. The second thing I thought was: WHY MUST THE SEQUEL COME OUT NEXT YEAR AND NOT RIGHT NOW? And yes, I thought this in all capital letters. But Lament itself is an incredible book. The writing is excellent ( though I saw a few things I'd change and, like, two typos overall, but that's me being way too critical ). The characters are amazing - I was so used to reading about heroines who play dumb or have no idea a
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Mar 18, 2009
Tasha
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A new voice in urban fantasy has entered the scene. In the tradition of Melissa Marr and Holly Black, Stiefvater has created a world filled with the strangeness of faerie, strafed by their cruelty and endangered by their attention. Deirdre is a gifted musician who plays the harp and sings, but she gets horrible stage fright. While throwing up before a competition, she is helped by a boy from her dreams, Luke Dillon. Luke performs with Deirdre, together creating incredible music and winning t
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May 27, 2011
Bianca
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This doesn't compare to Maggie's Wolves of Mercy Falls series but I still loved it!
I loved Luke and Deidree (Can't remember if the spelling is right), they were so cute. I loved their romance and how they fell for one another. I'm not usually a fairy book person but I definately liked this one.
I loved the plot, it was simple and easy to follow. I loved the awesome abilities Dee gets. That would be cool as. James her bestfriend is also really cool, although I must confess More...
I loved Luke and Deidree (Can't remember if the spelling is right), they were so cute. I loved their romance and how they fell for one another. I'm not usually a fairy book person but I definately liked this one.
I loved the plot, it was simple and easy to follow. I loved the awesome abilities Dee gets. That would be cool as. James her bestfriend is also really cool, although I must confess More...
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Apr 11, 2009
Terry
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Lament by Maggie Stiefvater is a mystical magical tale of the world of Faerie that is sure to delight even the most unbelieving reader. This is a tale woven so beautifully that it flows like water through your fingers. A tale that is sure to entertain all ages and a great summer read for your teen/young adult.
Deirdre Monaghan is a normal teenage girl but with musical talent that is well beyond her years. A musical gift that comes so naturally that it could even make the angels weep. More...
Deirdre Monaghan is a normal teenage girl but with musical talent that is well beyond her years. A musical gift that comes so naturally that it could even make the angels weep. More...
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Jan 18, 2010
JG (The Introverted Reader)
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Deirdre meets Luke at an audition one day. They play some amazing music together, and by the end of the day, Deirdre is more than a little infatuated. But Luke isn't the only stranger appearing in her life. All kinds of weird people and events start surrounding her, and it's obvious that Luke has something to do with it.
First of all, can I just say that I don't read all that much YA, but I am sick to death of the inevitable love triangle. Sick of it! Lament was a little more low More...
First of all, can I just say that I don't read all that much YA, but I am sick to death of the inevitable love triangle. Sick of it! Lament was a little more low More...
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Jan 21, 2010
Nely
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I decided to pick up Lament because I am a big fan of Ms. Stiefvater's, Shiver. Not only did Lament blow me away, but it is one of the best faerie books I have had the pleasure to read.
Deirdre (a/k/a Dee) and Luke are just to die for. Although you are not really sure whether you can trust Luke for most of the story, you can't help but to yearn for him and Dee to find a way to make it work out - no matter how much her grandmother warns her away from him. I thought Deirdre was the perf More...
Deirdre (a/k/a Dee) and Luke are just to die for. Although you are not really sure whether you can trust Luke for most of the story, you can't help but to yearn for him and Dee to find a way to make it work out - no matter how much her grandmother warns her away from him. I thought Deirdre was the perf More...
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Mar 16, 2010
Summer
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So it turns out that I have already read this book before. Oh well, this is why I joined this site. There's just too many books to keep track of!
Anyways, I thought for a YA book it was pretty good. The heroine is generally likeable and the plot was pretty interesting. It's about a young girl named Deidre who's gifted at music but awkward socially. At a music recital she meets Luke. A mysterious boy whom Deidre feels drawn too. Soon afterwards she starts finding four-leaf clovers ever More...
Anyways, I thought for a YA book it was pretty good. The heroine is generally likeable and the plot was pretty interesting. It's about a young girl named Deidre who's gifted at music but awkward socially. At a music recital she meets Luke. A mysterious boy whom Deidre feels drawn too. Soon afterwards she starts finding four-leaf clovers ever More...
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Nov 06, 2008
Angie
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So I needed something sweet and scary, with a little humor and some faeries. I didn't really know much about LAMENT, so it was kind of surprising how much I was looking forward to it. But I was just getting this vibe. Like good things would be inside. And these good things seemed to carry with them a hint of Melissa Marr goodness mixed with some Holly Black awesome. I got what I was looking for and more.
Deirdre plays the harp. Her best friend James is a piper. And hilarious with it More...
Deirdre plays the harp. Her best friend James is a piper. And hilarious with it More...
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Aug 16, 2008
Diana
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In a year that I thought was going to herald the crash of the fantasy bubble, I've been blown away by some of the most wonderful fantasy novels of my reading life. I think all three of the titles are being published in October so put them on your to order list. In addition to Impossible by Werlin and Graceling by Cashore, Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception the debut novel by Maggie Stiefvater is an outstanding fantasy.
I don't like the current definition of Urban Fantasy that places anything a
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Nov 26, 2009
Mistress ~ ♠ Mistral's Kiss ♠ ~
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This book is everything I longed for Wicked Lovely to be. I got sucked in first chapter and settled back and let Maggie Stiefvater take me away.
Fairies done right (intriguing and vicious), the joys/sorrows of young love, and natural feeling amusing dialogue; combined with a seductive sadness undertone to the writing makes this book freaking brilliant.
Fairies done right (intriguing and vicious), the joys/sorrows of young love, and natural feeling amusing dialogue; combined with a seductive sadness undertone to the writing makes this book freaking brilliant.
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Dec 29, 2011
Alysse
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horrible. i've read several faerie books and this one was the worst. the main character just learns of the world of the fey so nonchalantly that it seems completely unbelievable and ridiculous. the references that her family was involved with the fey and now isnt is preposterous as the mom and aunt (who is or isnt a villain)dont get what's going on. and the relationship between the 2 protagonists, that they are in love after a few encounters is just sad. this was a horrendous book where the
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Feb 20, 2012
Corinne
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Deidre is wicked talented - she sings and plays the harp like an angel. But on the day of just another competition, she meets Luke, who is as talented as she is and takes a wonderfully uncanny interest in what Deidre is capable of doing. Happy enough to not ask too many questions, Deidre soon realizes that Luke is much more that he seems and that the shadowy figures that dart in and out of her consciousness are part of the same mystery. In a world where Faeries are NOT your friend and special
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Dec 22, 2011
Yishi {sakina}
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My first thought upon finishing: wow. I'm a big fan of the urban fantasy genre - faeries have never swamped the young adult genre as much as vampires and werewolves, so it's always a breath of fresh air to pick up a book like this, especially one written by an author that I already adore. And yet again, she does not disappoint!
Talented harpist Dee's world is completely overthrown when she meets the myst More...
My first thought upon finishing: wow. I'm a big fan of the urban fantasy genre - faeries have never swamped the young adult genre as much as vampires and werewolves, so it's always a breath of fresh air to pick up a book like this, especially one written by an author that I already adore. And yet again, she does not disappoint!
Talented harpist Dee's world is completely overthrown when she meets the myst More...
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Dec 14, 2011
Liyana
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Ever read a book just for the sake of reading, until wham! Something happens that makes you truly appreciate it? LAMENT is one such book.
A protagonist with no confidence but will definitely come into her own?
Check.
Has talent but undermines herself?
Check.
Is going to find out that she's special...well, destined for greater and better things?
Check.
Hello everyone. Meet Deidre from LAMENT. The premise is not unusual, with fairies being one of the main sub- More...
A protagonist with no confidence but will definitely come into her own?
Check.
Has talent but undermines herself?
Check.
Is going to find out that she's special...well, destined for greater and better things?
Check.
Hello everyone. Meet Deidre from LAMENT. The premise is not unusual, with fairies being one of the main sub- More...
Nov 18, 2011
Manda
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I bought this book having read the outstanding 'Scorpio Races' and thought nothing could be as lucidly, as magically, as beautifully written: and I was wrong.
'Lament' is a love story between a young girl, Deidre, and an other-worldly boy, the assassin, Luke. Luke has had his soul stolen and held hostage by the Faerie Queen - a thoroughly nasty piece of work, also called Deidre. She's paranoid psychotic and sends Luke out to kill anyone who might threaten her - particularly the human 'clo More...
'Lament' is a love story between a young girl, Deidre, and an other-worldly boy, the assassin, Luke. Luke has had his soul stolen and held hostage by the Faerie Queen - a thoroughly nasty piece of work, also called Deidre. She's paranoid psychotic and sends Luke out to kill anyone who might threaten her - particularly the human 'clo More...
Nov 04, 2011
Leslie
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Oct 26, 2011
Jill
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Lament was the first novel Maggie Stiefvater wrote, followed by the sequel/companion book Ballad, out the following year. While it’s clear to me that the author has gotten much better with her subsequent books, these are quite good and I was happy to read them.
Lament focuses on the story of 16-year-old Deirdre (“Dee”) Monoghan, a talented singer, harp player, and a “cloverhand,” or one who can see faeries. Her best friend James plays the bagpipes, and similarly to Dee, is not only an More...
Lament focuses on the story of 16-year-old Deirdre (“Dee”) Monoghan, a talented singer, harp player, and a “cloverhand,” or one who can see faeries. Her best friend James plays the bagpipes, and similarly to Dee, is not only an More...
Oct 18, 2011
Liberty
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What's Good About It
I'm easily won over by faeries. Particularly faeries of the ruthless, cunning, child snatching variety, and there is plenty of that going on in Lament. The faery mythology draws heavily from Gaelic and other European traditions, and the faeries are terrifying for it. They plot and scheme and murder and hide in the shadows just out of eyesight - spine tingling!
James is the best character, though I must confess, I read book two, Ballad, first, and that featu More...
I'm easily won over by faeries. Particularly faeries of the ruthless, cunning, child snatching variety, and there is plenty of that going on in Lament. The faery mythology draws heavily from Gaelic and other European traditions, and the faeries are terrifying for it. They plot and scheme and murder and hide in the shadows just out of eyesight - spine tingling!
James is the best character, though I must confess, I read book two, Ballad, first, and that featu More...
Oct 17, 2011
Kate Strawberry
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I am beginning to suspect that Maggie Stiefvater may be a witch or faerie of some sort. How else could her words be as thoroughly enscrolling as they are? While I didn't find myself quite as engrossed in Lament as The Wolves of Mercy Falls (review), it still bore Stiefvater's characteristic lyricism and beauty, and for that, I loved it.
As for the story itself, Luke and Deirdre's attraction to each other was sweet and romantic and a little too perfect. However, they redeemed themselve More...
As for the story itself, Luke and Deirdre's attraction to each other was sweet and romantic and a little too perfect. However, they redeemed themselve More...
Oct 07, 2011
Soa
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Where is my dream of fairy prince?
Очередной роман, посвященный фэйри оказался куда приятнее серии Меллисы Марр, но я все равно останусь верна «Iron King» (гложут меня большие сомнения, что я под конец не выдержу из закажу эту серию). Но не в этом суть. Я довольна российским издательством, книгу в руках держать одно удовольствие, двойная обложка и знаменитая пометка New York Times, которая в последние время существенно раздражает, так как присутствует почти на каждой второй книге, и зна More...
Очередной роман, посвященный фэйри оказался куда приятнее серии Меллисы Марр, но я все равно останусь верна «Iron King» (гложут меня большие сомнения, что я под конец не выдержу из закажу эту серию). Но не в этом суть. Я довольна российским издательством, книгу в руках держать одно удовольствие, двойная обложка и знаменитая пометка New York Times, которая в последние время существенно раздражает, так как присутствует почти на каждой второй книге, и зна More...
Oct 03, 2011
Creative
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This book was an incredible, gorgeous surprise. I've read Shiver, and loved it, and I didn't expect to love Lament more--but I did. I did! So excited over here! This book was gorgeous and funny, sweet and heartbreaking, and what I loved most about it all, is that it felt real.
Stepping away from the review for a second: I've read both Wicked Lovely and The Iron King, two of the iconic YA fairy books around, and didn't like either; I couldn't believe a word of them. I thought it's just More...
Stepping away from the review for a second: I've read both Wicked Lovely and The Iron King, two of the iconic YA fairy books around, and didn't like either; I couldn't believe a word of them. I thought it's just More...
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Sep 07, 2011
Ashley
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I’ve read a lot of books about faeries and I’ve really come to love them. I love seeing each authors take on faerie lore and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed Maggie Stiefvater’s take in Lament.
It’s obvious from the beginning that Deirdre is not your average sixteen-year-old girl. Her musical ability is exceptional to the point of almost unheard of. Couple that with clovers turning up everywhere Deirdre turns, the unexplained arrival of Luke, and the strange way her Grandmother has b More...
It’s obvious from the beginning that Deirdre is not your average sixteen-year-old girl. Her musical ability is exceptional to the point of almost unheard of. Couple that with clovers turning up everywhere Deirdre turns, the unexplained arrival of Luke, and the strange way her Grandmother has b More...
Aug 24, 2011
Samantha (Falling Books)
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This book gave me a break from the Shiver Madness. It was a nice and refreshing read, quite moving in parts. I liked how Luke was introduced into the book and I was happy that the main character wasn't annoying and whiny like most are.
This book is definately a very good Faerie story and I do recommend it to Faerie-Fans. It has you biting your nails and your eyes wide open. You will go back and read paragraphs again because how sweet they are. I liked the end, I personally think it w More...
This book is definately a very good Faerie story and I do recommend it to Faerie-Fans. It has you biting your nails and your eyes wide open. You will go back and read paragraphs again because how sweet they are. I liked the end, I personally think it w More...
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Aug 23, 2011
Since I was thirteen I was reading books about Faeries and when I recently saw this one in the store I had to buy it, It's such and amazing book and I haven't even finished reading it yet. I don't want it to end. I've bought Ballad the second one so I can read the next one after I eventually finish reading Lament. It's such an amazing, amazing book.
If Maggie Steifvater writes any book, I don't have to look at the blurb to see if I like the sound of it, I will just buy it because I kn More...
If Maggie Steifvater writes any book, I don't have to look at the blurb to see if I like the sound of it, I will just buy it because I kn More...
Jul 28, 2011
Brina
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Ich darf eigentlich nicht von Dir fasziniert sein…“
Die 16-jährige Deirdre hat Lampenfieber. Als Musikerin hat sie regelmäßig ihre Auftritte, doch diese übersteht sie nur, indem sie sich kurz vorher auf der Toilette übergibt.
Als sie sich bei einem Musikwettbewerb übergeben muss, steht plötzlich Luke Dillon hinter ihr, der sich um sie kümmert.
Das merkwürdige daran: Sie kennt Luke nur aus ihren Träumen.
Da sie sich auf Anhieb verstehen, wollen sie bei diesem Wettbewerb More...
Die 16-jährige Deirdre hat Lampenfieber. Als Musikerin hat sie regelmäßig ihre Auftritte, doch diese übersteht sie nur, indem sie sich kurz vorher auf der Toilette übergibt.
Als sie sich bei einem Musikwettbewerb übergeben muss, steht plötzlich Luke Dillon hinter ihr, der sich um sie kümmert.
Das merkwürdige daran: Sie kennt Luke nur aus ihren Träumen.
Da sie sich auf Anhieb verstehen, wollen sie bei diesem Wettbewerb More...
