The book itself is funny and witty, the ponderings of Karou leaving me in giggles, and I found myself often rereading paragraphs because they were just that good!! Zuzana and Mik, Karou's human friends (that are literally the coolest, cutest couple ever. I was immersed into the beautiful world Taylor has built, and the character and world building is rich and detailed. Note: It's not as soppy as I have made it out to be! All will be clear once you read the book!!ĭaughter of Smoke and Bone is beautifully written and Taylor's story telling is breath-taking and intricate. Karou is thrust into a heart-wrenching journey of love, loss and magic. The doors to 'Elsewhere' are closing, and they're leaving Karou behind.

Now, black handprints are burning the doors to her family, the doors to her second life. Yet, at a moments notice, Karou could be away for days at a time, disappearing through the doors that lead to the inexplicable 'Elsewhere' only returning when she completed her errand, with her pockets full of teeth and wishes. Set predominantly in the magical streets of Prague, blue haired Karou is a seemingly ordinary art student. Daughter of Smoke and Bone is by Laini Taylor, and is, without a doubt, one of my most favourite trilogies ever! It's suitable for girls and boys aged 14 and up, and it flawlessly combines high fantasy with romance, edge-of-your-seat-thrill and a general (for a lack of a better word) Laini-Taylorness.

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