by Laini Taylor
I found this book charming almost immediately as I began reading it, the author painting a beautiful picture of Prague, with a smart, likable main character whose life is filled with fantastic creatures known as Chimaera. I wanted to know more about them from the start. I really got into this quickl...
First book of 2017 and I have to say, I'm not disappointed. I've been wanting to read this series for a while and this first book was a really good introduction to this new world. What was great about this book: - The female protagonist: I love Karou, she is such a great character. She's not your ...
(First Reread) Much more awesomeness than I originally remember reading. So many hidden details that I just completely forgot about & a story and characters I didn't remember I loved so much. Even knowing the gist of the story, this book grabbed me, shook me, & reeled me in, all over again. If the...
This book has divided me and I’m not sure what to make of it. It has all the makings of a typical YA fantasy: female protagonist, magic and the all-important soul mate in the form of a devastatingly handsome boy. What sets it apart from the others? The writing style. Laini has a wonderful talent for...
Title: Daughter of Smoke and Bone Author: Laini Taylor Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance, YA Fiction Rating: 4 (almost a 5) Stars Description/Synopsis: Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. In a...
2014 is coming to a close. It was a crappy year, but I did read some really good books. Despite a few weeks left in the year, I can safely say that the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy is my pick for favorite read(s) of 2014. Most of the credit goes to Laini Taylor and the books themselves, but I ...