"A bold and imaginative story." -- Michelle Tea, author of Rose of No Man's Land and Valencia

"This novel is a miracle--deliciously subversive and deeply spiritual, all at once." -- Gayle Brandeis, author of Fruitflesh: Seeds of Inspiration for Women Who Write, and The Book of Dead Birds: A Novel

"Finally! A new batch of icons, provided by Ariel Gore in this fun, readable, adventure story." -- Jennifer Blowdryer, author of White Trash Debutante and Good Advice for Young Trendy People of All Ages

"With a dash of Catholic mysticism mixed with the underground freak show scene, Gore creates a fascinating and inventive odyssey." -- Beth Lisick, author of Everybody into the Pool

"Inventive, loopy, and warm, Gore's debut novel is shot through with one-liner gems..." -- Joy Castro, author of The Truth Book

"[A] savvy rebuke of religious bigotry and a fun, fast, memorable read. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal

"[An] earnest but fresh journey through the travails of a performing stigmatic." -- Publishers Weekly

"An affecting tale about the search for home, connection and authenticity." -- Christopher Castellani, author of The Saint of Lost Things

"Piercing and insightful, Gore's first novel limns one woman's complicated relationship with her religion and her personal faith." -- Booklist

"Incredibly satisfying!" -- Stacie Williams, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Milwaukee, WI

"A beautiful tale of spiritual self-discovery. ... that is respectful of religion even as it pokes fun at it." -- Seattle Magazine

"As stories about Catholicism-heckling mystical punk circuses go, this is the best." -- San Francisco Weekly

"A compelling premise. ...beautiful passages...." -- The Oregonian (Portland)

"Great buzz with its blend of outlandish characters, outsized happenings and surprising takes on Catholic faith." -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"A modern passion play that compares favorably to the rotating scenes of Santa Cruz street life." -- The Santa Cruz Sentinel

"Ariel Gore's debut novel is a hilarious tale of levitating drag queens, spontaneous stigmata, and bearded ladies." -- Bust Magazine

"Gore is a spirited and imaginative storyteller; her words sparkle with life and carry the reader along ...." -- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

"A beguiling first novel..." -- Los Angeles Times

"A story of religious reawakening that's at times irreverent, yet accepting of tradition and faith." -- Relevant Magazine