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3.5 stars. The world created by Laini Taylor is wonderful to read. Karin is a teenaged art student in Prague, an old soul who has a mysterious secret life outside of school, her friends and her charismatic con-artist ex-boyfriend. She was an orphan, raised by hybrid chimera in a magical house that is not quite in Prague itself, but some extra dimension. The chimera themselves have a secret life, beyond the door through which Karou is never allowed to enter (or exit, depending on how you look at
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Feb 07, 2013
Emily
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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fantasy-sci-fi,
read-in-2013
I really loved this one, so much that I am kind of angry it's over. Great world building, beautiful characters and a plot that felt new and original. Beautifully written and heartbreaking at the same time. Highly recommended.
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I realize it may be hard to classify a book this early in the game. I'm only halfway through, but it's taken me two days to read 200 pages and already I must admit, I love this book! The writing is so detailed and beautiful and the characters are fascinating. Highly recommended for fans of Clive Barker, Jonathan Carroll, and Gabrielle Zevin.
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Cheestastic gothic romance; just the thing if you are in the mood for that. Plus the idea that self-extracted teeth grant wishes is creepy in a good way.
May 29, 2013
Terri
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
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blue-hen
I felt the story was disjointed and had no flow to it. I was often confused as I listened to it. I don't intend to read any more of the series.
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One of the better YA paranormal books I've read recently. Nice to see something other than vampires and werewolves for once.
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