Daughter of Smoke and Bone
448
Novel • Fiction
Prague • Contemporary
2011
YA
14-18 years
850L
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor follows seventeen-year-old art student Karou, who secretly works as a messenger for Brimstone, an ancient chimaera, transporting teeth through magical portals. When these portals are destroyed by Akiva, a seraph warrior, Karou discovers her past identity as the chimaera Madrigal and rekindles her complex relationship with him amidst an otherworldly war. Depictions of war and execution are present.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Romantic
Emotional
Adventurous
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Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone captivates with its rich, lyrical prose, imaginative world-building, and complex characters. Reviewers praise its originality and emotional depth. Some critique the pacing and occasional predictability of plot twists, but overall, it is celebrated as a compelling and beautifully written fantasy novel.
A reader who enjoys fantasy worlds with elements of romance and dark, gothic undertones would appreciate Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. Fans of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, who relish intricate mythologies and strong, complex heroines, will find it captivating.
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Daughter of Smoke and Bone was originally the first book in a trilogy, which also includes Days of Blood and Starlight and Dreams of Gods and Monsters.
Laini Taylor, the author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone, is well-known for her vibrant imagination and unique storytelling, traits that are evident in the richly detailed settings and characters of the novel.
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The book explores themes of identity and belonging, featuring a protagonist who is caught between two worlds, a recurring motif in Laini Taylor's work.
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448
Novel • Fiction
Prague • Contemporary
2011
YA
14-18 years
850L
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