Book Title: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Author: Laini Taylor
Series: Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1
Date Started: April 26th 2013
Date Completed: April 28th 2013
Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Action
Rating: Five stars
Review:
Wow. Just wow. I love this book. So much. Oh my god. I was expecting your regular, run-of-the-mill fantasy without much depth and a quick-ended plot. I love it when I'm wrong.
This novel tells the story of Karou, a art student in Prague who leads a secret life as an errand-runner of a magical creature. Karou was raised by this creature who disapproves of her reckless use of the wishes he provides her - for her blue hair, revenge on an ex-boyfriend and for saving one of her artworks from creases - and she has never thought twice about the nature of her life. That is until scorched hand-prints start appearing on the door that leads to Elsewhere and anywhere in the world. And then when an angel attacks her in Marakesh, things start getting really confusing and Karou realises her world was never as simple and safe as she once thought.
I can't. I don't even know how to start describing this book.
Okay, the writing. Brilliant. It was suited to me perfectly: not too hard and with just enough detail to excite me and get everything across to me perfectly. It's fast-paced but gives the reader time to think about everything that's happened. The short chapters mean that you're always left wanting more (hence the reason I went through it so quickly.)
I love books that involve romance, but are not known for romance. It means there's other genres in there that are more evident and the author is mature enough to make sure it doesn't morph into a typical Young Adult Fantasy Romance. The love in this book was just perfect. I really liked it and it was just enough to engage me as a reader and also add to the characters.
The plot was perfect. I haven't read anything like it before, so I was constantly on edge and waiting for what was next. I didn't try to predict the future events, as well - which I usually do. I was so wrapped up in the story, I didn't really give myself any time to. But it was good. It was very good. I did suspect a certain plot twist, but everything else I was too engrossed in to think about.
I fell in love with these characters, oh my god.
Karou, you're amazing, I love you to death. The best female protagonist I've read since Valkyrie or Katniss. She's a genius and you can really relate to her and understand what she's going through. Furthermore, you WANT her to be okay and you want things to work out for her because you become so attached to her character.
Akiva. You really are an angel - he's like the usually reckless male characters but infinitely more realistic and wonderful and I loved him from the start.
Zuzana, you're a legend, enough said.
Brimstone, I didn't know what to think. First you were good, and then you were bad, and then good again, but then you turned evil and I just couldn't work it out. I'm still not sure if I have.
The separate story part (sorry, won't make sense unless you read it and I can't reveal because of spoilers) was brilliantly crafted. At first I was really confused and then I realised what it was - and kind of suspected it - and everyone slotted into place.
There wasn't a battle at the end - which is something I'm becoming used to. But it wasn't needed - the actual story itself was enough of a climax to leave me gaping. I need to next one. I need to know what happens. I need to know where it goes from here; there are so many possibilities, and it's got to be just as amazing.
And they actually used the title of the book. I love it when books do that - you have that moment of glee when you just smile to yourself because you know why the book called what it's called - please don't say that's only me...
Laini Taylor you are a genius. And that is all I have to say on the matter.
I would recommend Daughter of Smoke and Bone to EVERYONE. Seriously. I don't care what you usually read, I don't care. You have to read this book. It's amazing. Magical fantasy. Beautiful romance. Thrilling story-line. Hysterical characters. Just read it. It's so perfect.
Wow. Just wow. I love this book. So much. Oh my god. I was expecting your regular, run-of-the-mill fantasy without much depth and a quick-ended plot. I love it when I'm wrong.
This novel tells the story of Karou, a art student in Prague who leads a secret life as an errand-runner of a magical creature. Karou was raised by this creature who disapproves of her reckless use of the wishes he provides her - for her blue hair, revenge on an ex-boyfriend and for saving one of her artworks from creases - and she has never thought twice about the nature of her life. That is until scorched hand-prints start appearing on the door that leads to Elsewhere and anywhere in the world. And then when an angel attacks her in Marakesh, things start getting really confusing and Karou realises her world was never as simple and safe as she once thought.
I can't. I don't even know how to start describing this book.
Okay, the writing. Brilliant. It was suited to me perfectly: not too hard and with just enough detail to excite me and get everything across to me perfectly. It's fast-paced but gives the reader time to think about everything that's happened. The short chapters mean that you're always left wanting more (hence the reason I went through it so quickly.)
I love books that involve romance, but are not known for romance. It means there's other genres in there that are more evident and the author is mature enough to make sure it doesn't morph into a typical Young Adult Fantasy Romance. The love in this book was just perfect. I really liked it and it was just enough to engage me as a reader and also add to the characters.
The plot was perfect. I haven't read anything like it before, so I was constantly on edge and waiting for what was next. I didn't try to predict the future events, as well - which I usually do. I was so wrapped up in the story, I didn't really give myself any time to. But it was good. It was very good. I did suspect a certain plot twist, but everything else I was too engrossed in to think about.
I fell in love with these characters, oh my god.
Karou, you're amazing, I love you to death. The best female protagonist I've read since Valkyrie or Katniss. She's a genius and you can really relate to her and understand what she's going through. Furthermore, you WANT her to be okay and you want things to work out for her because you become so attached to her character.
Akiva. You really are an angel - he's like the usually reckless male characters but infinitely more realistic and wonderful and I loved him from the start.
Zuzana, you're a legend, enough said.
Brimstone, I didn't know what to think. First you were good, and then you were bad, and then good again, but then you turned evil and I just couldn't work it out. I'm still not sure if I have.
The separate story part (sorry, won't make sense unless you read it and I can't reveal because of spoilers) was brilliantly crafted. At first I was really confused and then I realised what it was - and kind of suspected it - and everyone slotted into place.
There wasn't a battle at the end - which is something I'm becoming used to. But it wasn't needed - the actual story itself was enough of a climax to leave me gaping. I need to next one. I need to know what happens. I need to know where it goes from here; there are so many possibilities, and it's got to be just as amazing.
And they actually used the title of the book. I love it when books do that - you have that moment of glee when you just smile to yourself because you know why the book called what it's called - please don't say that's only me...
Laini Taylor you are a genius. And that is all I have to say on the matter.
I would recommend Daughter of Smoke and Bone to EVERYONE. Seriously. I don't care what you usually read, I don't care. You have to read this book. It's amazing. Magical fantasy. Beautiful romance. Thrilling story-line. Hysterical characters. Just read it. It's so perfect.
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