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Daughter of Smoke & Bone
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Start date
October 1, 2013
Finish date
October 31, 2013
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Voted as BOTM for October

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Carrie
Dec 13, 2018:
Just as good as the first time around.

I really liked this book, original and different. The second half dragged a little for me. But over all the story was great. REALLY looking forward to the next book.

Karou isn't a normal teenager, she is talent artist, speaks multiple languages and was raised by what we call "demons". She constantly feels like there is something missing and alone. Until she meets Akiva, a handsome yet deadly angel, a solider, and enemy. As the pieces fall into pl
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Trisha
Aug 29, 2012 rated it it was amazing
I must admit, just based on the premise I didn't think I'd like this book.
but I LOVED IT!
The writing style is just wonderful - like adding a beach and sunshine to my reading spot. It's just so easy to read and enjoy.
And the characters - I loved them. Snarky but fun and loving. The conversations- even when they were sappy or should have been awkward - were seamless and enjoyable.

And the world is alive and real even if it's unusual and not ours. It's just like slipping into a world with friends
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Shay
May 27, 2015 rated it did not like it
This book was recommended to me when I was looking for a trilogy to read for a challenge. This wasn't the trilogy I chose luckily, because I have no plans to continue beyond this book. The reviews are so good that I decided to read this anyway. Supposedly it is such an amazing book, so much greater than any other YA book out there. To me it isn't any different or more amazing than any other YA I've read.

Karou is hidden away and kept in the dark about everything. By the time the doorways are cl
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Heather Gerard
Apr 25, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Loved this book. So imaginative . In my opinion it is not well described by the blurb on the jacket. Laini has a gift for lovely flowing description. I am looking forward to lots of great books from this young author.
Angelicalkiwi
Nov 01, 2012 rated it did not like it  ·  review of another edition
Didn't even finish. Couldn't get into the story. ...more
Jenifer Jacobs
Jul 31, 2012 rated it really liked it
Lynn
Aug 12, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Kelli V Spann
Sep 21, 2012 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Territadlock06
Nov 25, 2012 rated it really liked it
Elizabeth
Feb 20, 2013 rated it really liked it
Kristen
Feb 25, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Michael
Aug 25, 2013 marked it as to-read
Khulood
May 20, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: read-in-2014
K Crickmore
Aug 05, 2014 marked it as to-read
Denise
Dec 11, 2014 rated it really liked it
Amanda R
Jan 11, 2017 marked it as to-read
Shannon
Sep 22, 2017 rated it really liked it
Devon
Feb 24, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: urban-fantasy, owned
Brenda
Jul 11, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Jan 19, 2020 marked it as to-read
Basia
Jun 18, 2020 rated it it was amazing
Amy
Dec 05, 2020 marked it as to-read
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Jan 11, 2022 marked it as to-read
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Jennifer
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Jul 30, 2022 marked it as to-read