Daughter of Smoke & Bone
By Laini Taylor
- Release Date: 2011-09-27
- Genre: Fantasy for Young Adults
Description
In a nation on the brink of war, a young art student’s star-crossed love begins to bloom in the first book of the New York Times bestselling epic fantasy trilogy by award-winning author Laini Taylor.
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 dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low.
And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherworldly war.
Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious “errands”; she speaks many languages—not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.
When one of the strangers—beautiful, haunted Akiva—fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?
Reviews
I have no words
5By KieraSTJThis series has one of the most original plots I have ever read. I have a hard time finding things I truly love but this book was a rollercoaster of emotion and I loved every second. I truly didn’t want to finish it. Highly, highly recommend.Absolutely fantastic!!
5By TheSpace-DragonTotally worth the build up to how the main characters reunite. The world building is phenomenal and it was a breath of fresh air to travel around the world and back to a place rarely used a setting in all the books I’ve read. Literally took me 15seconds to decide to buy the sequels.Absurd Ending
2By kelliedoll22The book was wasn’t terrible, but the “cliffhanger” ending was ridiculous. There’s countless ways to lead into a sequel, and creating false drama is the worst of them. The author was good at world building....those were the most interesting parts of the book. I got this on sale for two dollars and I want my money back!! 😇😈I’m in love first book to make me cry in a long time
5By 777🕸️When I got this book I was hesitant to start reading it the cover and title look fake deep and kinda cheesy but after I read the first few pages I couldn’t put it down I was in tears at the endGreat trilogy!
5By CmsieradzkiHooked right from the start. Loved every minute of this series.Overhyped... purple prose!
1By AngiegroganWent into this thinking that it was going to be epic since it was so overhyped and people raved about the writing style.I am one of the very few that did not like this book.Was it nicely written? Yes but too flowery.The author seemed like she was more preoccupied with her writing style, overly describing everything single emotion, background, confusing the readers to annoyance on what the heck was going on and dragging on and on a scene etc.. than focusing on the actual plot. At the end I had no emotional attachment to any of the characters. I'm all about romance and I so badly wanted to love Akiva and Kaoru, but just really didn't care what happened to them. I found myself screaming chapter after chapter-Just get to the point! A good book can be written without all the flowery, fanciful descriptions! It's unnecessary.Highly recommend this book!
5By SomeAwesomeNameYayI will admit that I'm not that interested in "Angel stories" (read the first three books of "Mortal Instruments" and wasn't the biggest fan) but I adored this book. It's such a simple story that is conveyed beautifully. One of the easiest five stars I've ever given!Captivating
5By TwbdhdnI could not put the book down! The characters and overall feeling of the book sucked me in. I connected with all the characters and my feelings would change drastically. This is one of the best books I have read!Disappointed
1By Jacdeb12The tone, the voice, the characteristics of each character, everything was unprofessional. I was disappointed to be completely honest. I would not recommend this book.Brillant
5By adriamarieviggThis book was amazing 5 stars is not enoughIncredible
5By The_JenkinsSurprisingly good for such an unknown book. Recommended to me by a teacher, I was hooked from page 1.Engaging/ loved it, get it!!!
5By RedmidwifeSuch a creative story with characters that become more fascinating as you read. Original, couldn't put it down as the mystery developed deeper as to the characters actual purpose & history. Second book fantastic, unable to quit reading!Transforming
5By kayle grahami just got this book, in books-a-million. i couldn't stop reading it before i relize it i read it all in books-a-million. i was so transformed into her story, i felt her feelings and her betrayel. i can not wait till' i get blood&starlight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<3Daughter of Smoke & Bone
5By Softball_03Very well written. Has a lot of suspense and mystery. A book that I would recommend to anyone!Just needed a library book.
5By Ontheup190I wondered around in the library looking for something to read and the cover really caught my eye. It's one of the best I have read in awhile. Just pre-ordered the second one. CAN'T WAIT.Great read
4By ZenrinWonderful story and lovely writting. I'm so glad I came across this book!Favorite book ever
5By maddieraddieWhen I first saw this book, I was skeptical, just because it looked kind of weird and all. The description does not do it justice whatsoever. This story is so much more than that. I was quickly sucked into the magical world of karou's angels and chimaera, of teeth and of smoke and bone. Literally the best book I have read all year, and I've already read about 30. Can't wait to find out what happens next!Amazing!
5By Jl2798If u haven't read it before it is worth reading! I couldn't put it down and now i can't wait for the second book. This book is not like twilight and it is way better!Daughter of smoke and bone
5By Ju A. B.Loved it, can't believe it's over and I have wait a year to read the next one....
