Daughter of Smoke & Bone Series by Laini Taylor - Reading 'Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2)' from June 17th 2019

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting November 17th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Natasha]

I'm really enjoying this so far! The writing is so easy to get through.
I'm loving Karou and Zuzana's frienship :)
Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ How freakin MORTIFIED would you be if your ex-boyfriend walked into your art class and you had to draw him naked ahhh that was so funny (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ I SMELL A ROMANCE I CAN SENSE IT FROM A MILE OFF. Will I ship Akiva and Karou, only time will tell but probably lol (hide spoiler)]
Also I love how Karou looks like blue hair and tattoos yes please!

[Natasha]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ "Have you ever asked yourself, do monsters make war, or does war make monsters?" YES you tell him, this whole take on angels and devils is so interesting AND THEN HE JUMPED jheeeeeeze you go hunny (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Jazzy wrote: "4% “I don’t know many rules to live by,” he’d said. “But here’s one. It’s simple. Don’t put anything unnecessary into yourself. No poisons or chemicals, no fumes or smoke or alcohol, no sharp objec..."

It's getting juicer by the page! Can't wait for you to catch up, i'm sure you will fly like the writing is so easy to get through. I think its the short chapters idk why but when the chapters are shorter I tend to just keep going and going lol.

[Natasha]

Chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ OMG KISHMISH :'( (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 28 (view spoiler)[ this was who she was: not prey, but power Karou is a BAD BITCH (hide spoiler)]
This isn't in a specific chapter but (view spoiler)[ Karou and Akiva's relationship has went from 0 to 100 real quick lol like they love each other now? I don't know what to make of it lol XD (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 35 (view spoiler)[ OMG he chose her over his siblings oh what a cutie my little heart is so feeling for him (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 40 (view spoiler)[ "Hope? Hope can be a owerful force. Maybe there's no actual magic in it, but when you know whatyou hope for most and hold it like light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic." I FELT THAT (hide spoiler)]
As you can say i've whizzed through parts lol, I just find the writing so easy to read I can't wait for you to catch up!!

[Natasha]

Jazzy wrote: "12% [spoilers removed]"

Ahh I feel you lol! I'm loving all the names in general aswell very unique!

[Natasha]

Not quite to the end yet but nearly😂 couldn’t help myself.

[Christine]

Jazzy wrote: " “Because hope comes from in you, and wishes are just magic.”

“Wishes are false. Hope is true. Hope makes its own magic.”

Love it! Love this so much."

I like the way how it is written. It's very poetic.

[Christine]

I'm a little behind. Still at Chapter 34. Will post my views later after shift. ;) Happy Reading!

[Maria]

I'll probably join you guys for Dreams of Gods and Monsters!

[Natasha]

Chapter 45 (view spoiler)[ so basically Karou is Madrigal woahhhhh, reading all the memories was so interesting and the whole writing is just so poetic. Akiva and Karou being drawn to each other makes alot more sense for me now. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 50 (view spoiler)[ I just wanted to mention this whole sugared thing, like WOAH ahahaha I actually am so far this idea like really thing sygar allover you so you look sparkly and then get it LICKED off you jheeeze steamy ahahaha. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 53 (view spoiler)[ "No. Love is an element." I LOVED that. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 59 (view spoiler)[ When Madrigal was in the cell and she was crying to Brimstone and she was like tell Issa and Twiga I NEARLY cried, hit me in the feels it did. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 60 (view spoiler)[ OMFG I CANNOT THEY CANNOT BE DEAD LIKE NO I WAS SO STARTING TO GET ALL ATTATCHED TO THE LITTLE FAMILY!! (hide spoiler)]
So I finishedddd!! whoop i'll start the next one when you guys have finished, cannot wait for youse to get to the end I was actually shocked with the way it ended so excited to start the next one!! Off to do my review now and read some of clockwork angel, which I just completely ignored for this one lol.

[Natasha]

Jazzy wrote: " (view spoiler)[ “Because hope comes from in you, and wishes are just magic.”

“Wishes are false. Hope is true. Hope makes its own magic.” (hide spoiler)]

Love it! Love this so much."

AHHH YES SAME

[Natasha]

Jazzy wrote: "39% (view spoiler)[He’d cut out feeling; it shouldn’t even have been possible to feel this—this welter, this urgency and tumult, this thrum. And under it all, a crippled twist of thought he held prisoner in the s..." (hide spoiler)]

OMG I LOVE HIM, I think it's quite refreshing how he hasn't been your typicl lead male character also (although I do love abit of a dick head lol) he just seems so genuine and everything that comes out of his mouth is just so bloody poetic! What a dream.

[Natasha]

Maria wrote: "I'll probably join you guys for Dreams of Gods and Monsters!"

Ahhhh good, the more the merrier XD

[Natasha]

I feel you 🙂🙌🏼 when are we starting number two?☺️

[Natasha]

Okay☺️! I’ll probably start it tomorrow 😁

[Christine]

Yes! We can start right now. I have finished Book 1 last night but wasn't able to update here.

[Christine]

Jazzy wrote: "52% [spoilers removed]"

I know! I find the scene devastating too.

[Christine]

Chapter 1-20 (view spoiler)[I love the entrance of Akiva's character. Well, if I have to be honest all characters were introduced in interesting ways and mysterious especially with Karous drawings which were all true. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 36 (view spoiler)[ In the midst of the war, he chose Karou over his family. How rightful could that be? We've been getting snippets from the world of the chimaera now, I'm wondering about Akiva's world. Why is Akiva so quick to turn them down? (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 52. (view spoiler)[ By now, I have known that Karou is Madrigal and Madrigal is Karou. What a sudden shift of character! I'm just surprised is all. And about the ball, I think it's sweet and madness of Akiva to go to the ball just to find her. He has the guts to dance amongst the creatures whom he has known as enemies since he was a kid. (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ That's it? Are they really dead? Not Issa please. lol. I really like Issa's character of all. (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Jazzy wrote: "So the beginning of has me cracking up.

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[Natasha]

Natasha wrote: "Jazzy wrote: "So the beginning of has me cracking up.

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OH MY GOD THAT WAS HILARIOUS I LOVE ZUZANA

[Natasha]

At the beginning (view spoiler)[ I love these emails!! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ Oh Jesus Karou and Thiago!! This is not going to end well (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Oh my lorddd I have had a crazyyyy weekend so i've done like no reading! Cannot wait to dive back into this world :)

[Amanda]

Oh good, you guys are reading the series. I might join soon for book 2 and 3

[Christine]

At 25% (view spoiler)[ I wonder how will these new characters fit in with Karou.
And at the end of Chapter 28 that was a sad twist for them. lol Getting caught from an unexpected scream. (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

39% (view spoiler)[ I thought Rath is going to be one of the main characters. I can't believe that he died without even finishing half of the book. So, his role is just for us to see that Akiva and Hazael are on the same page. tsk. (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

54% (view spoiler)[ I'm afraid I have underestimated the kinship of the three angels. I love their bond now. I salute Liraz. I thought she would do something terrible that would place Akiva in a bad situation. And Hazael is the BEST!
How was Akiva do such magic? Does it have something to do with his mother? (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Spoilers up to chapter 42 (view spoiler)[ God from the first book of Akiva and Karou being like so inlove to this one when they are not together at all motherfookin crazyyyyy. Ahhhh Karou is now the new resurrectionist for Thiago like wtf, he is so playing her ughhhh I hate him!!
Oh my fookin God obviously I knew that Zuzana and Mik were going to look for Karou but when she actually saw them I was like SHIT if they die I swear to Jesus, appreciation for those two they are just amazing.
AND I LOVE HAZAEL, at the moment Akiva is still my number one guy but Hazael is nearly on level. I still don't know how to feel about Liraz, but I think we are definitely going to see some character progression with her I sense changes already.
Rath dying omg, I didn't think it would get to me because we have very recently been introduced to his character and Sveva but I nearly shed a fookin tear, I think it was the way he was so ready to go and fight for his people. I was so nearly shipping them but ahh well nevermind. (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Christine wrote: "
39% [spoilers removed]"

Ahhhhh I know (view spoiler)[ I was starting to get on board with his character, I was excited to see how his friendship/ relationship with Sveva developed and how he was going to fit in with the other characters... but I guess not (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Book 2 Chapter 67 (view spoiler)[ Gaahhhh I'm so stressed on what's going to happen. I'm just comforting my self with the fact there is book 3 which means they should live. lol
Also, I'm overjoyed that Issa is back. If you have been reading my comments from book one, I made it clear that Issa is my favorite character. lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Book 2 92% (view spoiler)[ Everything that happened is heartbreaking but at the same time an interesting turn of events. I feel sorry for all characters but especially with Ziri. I am so sorry for the last Kirin to be phased out with its original looks. Anyways, it's worse living as Thiago. And to have been placed on a body who had recently molested Karou! I can't imagine the disgust I would've been feeling if I were him.
And Hazael? Why does he have to be killed? That is the most disappointing twist! (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Natasha wrote: "Christine wrote: "
39% [spoilers removed]"

Ahhhhh I know [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yep, I don't see the point now, why we need to follow such characters when they have to die. I mean just Rath. But read further and tell me what you think. ;) (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Jazzy wrote: "Oh my gosh! I’m trying to catch up & I’m failing miserably! Hopefully I’ll finish this by tomorrow or at least catch up with you guys!

8% out of all the chimaeras to survive, it has to be Thiago..."

(view spoiler)[ I wonder if you'll think the same about Thiago as you finish book 2. ;) (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Book 2 Finished (view spoiler)[ This book had me holding my breath. I could say that I am unhappy for most of the twists but it turned out good. It all played out for a cause along with the story plot. (except for Sveva and Raths little story) (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Hi guys! I'll be reading ahead with Book3 because I can't wait. lol. I'll still read your comments. :)
I can't wait for you guys to finish it! It's much better than book 1!

[Christine]

Chapter 19 (view spoiler)[ Did I miss something? Or will it be revealed later? Why is the queen hunting Akiva? (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Jazzy wrote: "Gah! I need to catch up! Lol. I’m almost done, I’m 78% percent in!"

Way to go! I hope you're enjoying it so far.

[Natasha]

Ahhhh now I need to catch up!! Will be picking up after college may even get it finished 🙌🏼😂

[Christine]

Natasha wrote: "Ahhhh now I need to catch up!! Will be picking up after college may even get it finished 🙌🏼😂"

hahaha I'll still be reading your comments guys when you do catch up :) can't wait!

[Christine]

Book 3 31% (view spoiler)[ I'm so excited for Karou and Akiva to talk to each other. THAT was a LONG WAIT! Lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Jazzy wrote: "Omgomgomgomg! The second was SO good! [spoilers removed]

On to the next book!"

I know you'd love it!

[Christine]

Book 3 46%
(view spoiler)[ Holy cow! I'm saying that Akiva is the most powerful being in all the universe. He comes from the strongest bloodline of the Stelian and the seraph! Wow! Just wow! (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Jazzy wrote: "Ahh! You’ve finished! Lol. Okay.. so I should he finished by the weekend.. Sat. I’m not giving up. Lol.

26% [spoilers removed]"

I HATE TEN WITH A PASSION

[Natasha]

So i'm up to chapter 59 of the second book!! Hopefully getting it near enough finished tonight!! (view spoiler)[ I just need to say how much I adore Zuzana, Mik and Karou together I love their relationship/friendship soooo much.
OMG when Karou told Akiva she never trusted him. I.Felt.That.
I'm inlove with Ziri he is so adorbale, still shipping Karou and Akiva though.
Starting to understand Liraz more so excited to see more of her character development i'm hoping to see her find love because I can tell she's needing some loving lol.
Obviously Hazael is still a babe.
And ughhh Thiago is just a big slimy dick, Lawwdddd I hate him like he's been lying to EVERYONE. Do I smell an assswipe? yesyes I do. (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Up to Chapter 65 (view spoiler)[ OMG Issa is back, I'm not gonna lie I was actually thinking it was Brimstone so it was a bittersweet moment but i'm so happt to see her back!
Oh and she gave me ALL THE FEELS when she was talking to Karou and she told her It was rare. It was love, and it was beautiful. legit killed me off.
MIK AND ZUZANA. They are just everything. The thought of them and the chimaera is so funny to me.
When Thiago basically threatened them I was like fook no I don't think I will be able to handle if they die.
So they had to leave :'( and Zuze left the picture and ughhh it was so sad.
Akiva is now planning to kill Joram, i'm so nervous to see how that plays out, it can't go well. (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

73% (view spoiler)[ WHAT IS YOUR REAL MOTIVE, RAZGUT?! I don't understand Razgut. I was expecting him to be a better man than all of them since he knows a lot of things but wtf. Why would he do that?! (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Jazzy wrote: "Christine wrote: "
73% [spoilers removed]"

You are a fast reader!! I’m only 20% in the third book! Lol."

Well, I can't blame you. I know that you're also reading the Grishaverse Series (which is also one of my favorite series of all time). It's like you're reading two magnificent worlds at the same time. Lol

[Christine]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Akiva and Karou reunited but not.
The ending went beyond my expectations. It is beautiful and fitting. It's narrated poetically that feels like I'm reading a fairy tale. I am so full of emotions right now and I am happy with how it ends. *deep sighs (hide spoiler)]

[Wolf (Alpha)]

25%: (view spoiler)[I'm curious to know if her memories of Madrigal's training is helping her. Thiago and Ten are are interesting and I don't trust them as of right now. (hide spoiler)]
50%: (view spoiler)[I love Zuzanna and wish that I had a friend like her. I'm glad that Karou was able to save Ziri safely. (hide spoiler)]
75%: (view spoiler)[Issa's back!!!!!!! I think that the relationship forming between Ziri and Karou is interesting. I hope that Karou doesn't end up breaking Ziri to bad. (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[I'm confused as to Zire and him killing Ten and Thiago and taking their bodies to escape. I think that he is loyal and interesting. I can't wait to read the next book. (hide spoiler)]

[Natasha]

Up to Chapter 74 (view spoiler)[ NO NO NO HAZAEL. I am in a genuine state of distraught IDK WHT TO DO. But omg the ending of that chapter was so epic I can't wait to finish which I shall be doing shortly!!!
And Karou nearly getting raped by Thiago I was reding that scene like no FUCKING WAY
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Can't wait to see how it's going to end