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September 05, 2018

Review: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor

Dreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #3)
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Little, Brown
Publication Date: April 8, 2014
Pages: 613
Format: Hardcover/Own

Two worlds are poised on the brink of a vicious war. By way of a staggering deception, Karou has taken control of the chimaera's rebellion and is intent on steering its course away from dead-end vengeance. The future rests on her.

When the brutal angel emperor brings his army to the human world, Karou and Akiva are finally reunited - not in love, but in a tentative alliance against their common enemy. It is a twisted version of their long-ago dream, and they begin to hope that it might forge a way forward for their people. And, perhaps, for themselves.

But with even bigger threats on the horizon, are Karou and Akiva strong enough to stand among the gods and monsters?

The New York Times bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy comes to a stunning conclusion as - from the streets of Rome to the caves of the Kirin and beyond - humans, chimaera, and seraphim strive, love, and die in an epic theater that transcends good and evil, right and wrong, friend and enemy.

*Some spoilers if you haven't read the first 2 books in the series*

August 29, 2018

Review: Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor

Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2)
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Little, Brown BYR
Publication Date: November 6, 2012
Pages: 517
Format: Hardcover/Own

Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love and dared to imagine a world free of bloodshed and war.

This is not that world.

Art student and monster's apprentice Karou finally has the answers she has always sought. She knows who she is—and what she is. But with this knowledge comes another truth she would give anything to undo: She loved the enemy and he betrayed her, and a world suffered for it.

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Karou must decide how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, secrets and impossible choices, Days of Blood & Starlight finds Karou and Akiva on opposing sides as an age-old war stirs back to life.

While Karou and her allies build a monstrous army in a land of dust and starlight, Akiva wages a different sort of battle: a battle for redemption. For hope.

But can any hope be salvaged from the ashes of their broken dream?

May 30, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday [#40]

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2)
Author: Laini Taylor
Expected Publication: November 6, 2012

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone was declared a "must read" by Entertainment Weekly, was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com, and The New York Times called it "a breath-catching romantic fantasy."

I am really excited for Days of Blood & Starlight! After all we found out about Karou in Smoke & Bone I'm dying to see what happens next. I definitely want to see what she does with all this new information about herself!

What are you waiting on?

May 26, 2012

Cover Reveals This Past Week!

So I noticed while I was gone there were a few cover reveals (I saw this all on Facebook, so if you follow the blogs Facebook page you probably saw that I shared them on the page). So since both of these books are books I'm really looking forward to I decided to share them even if it's a little late!

Dearly, Beloved (Gone With The Respiration #2) by Lia Habel! As we all know I absolutely loved Dearly, Departed and I cant wait to read this! I do like the cover but I'm not in love with it like I was with Dearly, Departed's cover. But I guess I'll have to wait to see it in person to make a final statement on it. But none the less I'm really excited for this! I need more Bram & Nora!

Blurb from Goodreads:
In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone was declared a "must read" by Entertainment Weekly, was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com, and The New York Times called it "a breath-catching romantic fantasy."

Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2) by Laini Taylor! We also know I loved Daughter of Smoke & Bone and cant wait for this either! After all we learned about Karou in Smoke & Bone I'm so excited to see just where the story is going to be taken next! And I am in love with this cover! I love the red! I think the red fits the title of Blood and Starlight really well! And how pretty does that look around the eye???? I love it!

What are your thoughts on both the covers? Let me know in the comments!

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