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The first book I'm featuring on my site as part of Best I've Read 2011 is Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. You can read my review HERE.
Title: The Daughter of Smoke and BoneAuthor: Laini TaylorSeries: Book 1 of 3Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersReleased: September 27, 2011Around 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 otherwordly 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?
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Content: Not a clean read but neither was it overly explicit or graphic. The book started off with Karou in an art class drawing nudes, remorseful over having given up her virginity to the male model. I wasn't sure about the book at that point but it definitely went up from there. There was language throughout the first half of the book but I didn't notice as much during the second half of the book, probably because the character that swore the most was no longer a part of the storyline. There was implied sex but without details. Recommended only for older teens and adult.
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Title: The Daughter of Smoke and BoneAuthor: Laini TaylorSeries: Book 1 of 3Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersReleased: September 27, 2011Around 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 otherwordly 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?
Fabulous story! Seriously this is just the kind of book I love to read. Given the choice of what to read I gravitate towards young adult paranormal/fantasy. The Daughter of Smoke and Bone was right up my alley. Despite some content I wish hadn't been there (see my note below), I couldn't help but love this story. It's original and I love the way Laini writes. One of my favorite recent reads.
Although The Daughter of Smoke and Bone wrapped up with a cliffhanger like ending it left me feeling satisfied. Looking forward to the yet to be named sequel that will come out a year from now. In the meantime I'm going to start on Laini's Dreamdark series hoping it will be half as good as this one.
Rating: 5 Stars - I loved it.
Source: Received a review copy from publisher but I downloaded it from Audible.com.
Content: Not a clean read but neither was it overly explicit or graphic. The book started off with Karou in an art class drawing nudes, remorseful over having given up her virginity to the male model. I wasn't sure about the book at that point but it definitely went up from there. There was language throughout the first half of the book but I didn't notice as much during the second half of the book, probably because the character that swore the most was no longer a part of the storyline. There was implied sex but without details. Recommended only for older teens and adult.
I've heard such good things about this book. I'm excited to read it one of these days! :) Thank you for the giveaway!
I've gotta read this book. Sounds so good! Thanks for the giveaway :)
I have been dying to read this book it sounds amazing. I have only heard great things about it. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Everyone is going nuts about this book. Thanks for the chance to win it!
I really want to read this!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I've heard great things about this book! On my TBR list! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Gena Robertson
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Thanks for the great giveaway! (:
Sounds like an exciting book! Thanks for offering the giveaway.
This is a new book for me, but I definitely would like to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Beverlysmcclure(at)aol(dot)com
Everyone keeps saying how awesome this book is--guess I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks so much for the giveaway op!
Smiles!
Lori
Woohoo!! I so gotta read this book!! Thx for the Giveaway!
This book has been on my wanting 'to-read' list for awhile!
thanks for a great giveaway and happy holidays!
~Jaclyn~
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I have seen so many favorable reviews for this book that I am not surprised to see it on a best read list.
Thanks for posting this giveaway!
Sounds like such an interesting read! Lots of mystery and intrigue - looking forward to the read! :)
Would like to read this as it sounds interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway! I've heard such great buzz about this book!
Happy Holidays!
I would love to have this 'five frog' read! Sounds like a wonderful book.
Thanks for the book giveaway!
Joy
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sounds like a good read, thanks
What a generous giveaway! TY for the chance! DeAnna @SacredmOOn1 sacredmoon1(at)gmail(dot)com
Sounds so good! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for this awesome giveaway, Kathy!
This book seriously looks AH-MAZING and I cannot wait to read it, thank you for this super sweet and awesome giveaway! :)
Happy Christmas!!!
Suz @ A Soul Unsung
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Thanks!