The Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy Paperback Gift Set

My wife reads many historical fantasy novels and authors. We have met quite a few of them at signings and national events. I am merely her official “photographer and book obtainer”, so I really don’t know anything about what I have ordered and she has read. I have had to build extra shelves in our home to accommodate the vast library she has acquired and read. One shelf is about to break from the many hard backs she has stacked on it. I foresee our den being compared to Lord Grantham’s Library eventually. Rolling Ladders and high back chairs with a butler just through the next door. She only reads books from her favorite authors and favorites from her reading group at work. So, if I have composed a review for a book on amazon like this one, I can assure you she has read it and enjoyed it and heavily discussed it with her group of co-workers. Consider this a recommendation by my wife for an excellent and enjoyable read.

I really love this series and just bought it for my niece. She is 11 and maybe a little young for it, as there are some mature themes, but they are handled tastefully. This is a huge step up from books like Twilight (which was so bad I couldn't read it and would NEVER give to my niece) and even Hunger Games (which had a great first book, but went down hill after that). However, this series will probably appeal to the same audience and each book is solid and well written. Such a creative writer and a couple of really wonderful heroines.

The story is a lot more profound than you might think at first. It makes a compelling statement on war, hate, and the battle and sacrifice it takes to be an instrument of change. Those who said it was just a love story about two people that didn't know each other very well, weren't paying attention. The connection that the characters feel has a lot to do with the shared vision they have for a better world. My favorite part of this story was how original it was and how charmingly bizarre the world she created is at times. I've never read anything quite like these books.

I am... disappointed about this series, it had a good start interesting with collecting teeth and the different beasts of all kinds but then the guy comes around and its all fire and sparkles that cannot be explained it just is, it also makes the guy weak falling hard for the protagonist which is a pity, he has potential. The war between the angels and the beast, good vs evil, how it started... well take a look at the anime/manga Shin Sekai Yori (great plot btw) and its the same damn thing. How dissapoint, I was hoping for something original which it was until it fell into the trope. This is on book one, paid for all three so will finish the rest, I Karou (hope) it gets better

These books were great! I read most of the negative reviews before purchasing... there is no sex in it, it hints a lot at it but so did Twilight. The closest it got to it was a rape scene in book 2. well it was an attempted rape scene since Karou valiantly fought of her attacker. yes there is a forbidden romance, but if you read any other young adult book you'll find there to be some PDA and some sort of love that shouldn't be. This author is also not afraid to say the atomically correct words for parts of the body. but as for the "adult" content... it is mild. My scale of "adult" content: Tame -- The Selection (PG) Mild -- Twilight, Throne of Glass [up to book 4] (PG-13) Spicy -- A Court of Thorns and Roses Trilogy, V.C Andrews (R, R+)

I can't say enough how much I loved this trilogy. Such a beautiful and creative story. As much as I loved Karou and Akiva, Mik and Zuze were definitely my favorite. These books are wonderful and have a beautiful message about war, hatred, and the ability to stand up against it. I'm sad I've finished this book, but I am about to read "Cake and Puppets." I also really want to visit Prague now.

I loved this series!!! It is such an amazing story about truelove, friendship, war, destiny, honor, angels, and monsters! Once I finished the first book I had to start the second one, I couldn't stop. I was so taken with the characters (Akiva in particular) that I wanted to see them grow and find happiness. I am so going to be reading these again, and I hope there will be more books in the future!

This trilogy took me few months to finish because of hectic work schedule, but this is kind of book you want to read through. Twists and turns that makes you feel sad and amused. Really enjoyed that not all that looks angelic or monstrous also is like that. Cried few times reading and ending gave me few tears. I recommend reading it. Enemies to lovers and then to enemies and back to lovers...

Esperaba que la cubierta fuera de mejor calidad a pesar de ser de pasta blanda, en ese aspecto queda un poco a deber. De igual forma la impresión no es de lo mejor, pero comparado con el precio creo que vale la pena comprarlos.

Acho que esse foi o livro mais bonito que eu já li. Agora entendo por que tanta gente fala sobre a escrita da Laini Taylor. Já era boa nos outros livros da trilogia, mas esse terceiro é uma verdadeira obra de arte. E não é só pela prosa que beira a poesia, mas pela maestria da autora em amarrar todos os detalhes possíveis, em não fugir da complexidade dos infinitos mundos que criou e, ao invés disso, encará-la de frente e superá-la a cada capítulo. O primeiro livro da trilogia tinha me surpreendido. Eu não esperava aquela dinâmica da história, não esperava as criaturas tão diferentes e definitivamente não esperava tantas ramificações do enredo que ainda teriam que ser desvendadas. A única coisa que faltou naquele livro para mim foi algo que me conectasse completamente a ele, mas isso é defeito meu, não dele. Eu que não estava acostumada com esse tipo de fantasia e ainda me sentia afastada dela. Mas agora não estou mais. O segundo livro, em compensação, foi uma pequena decepção. Ele foi maior do que deveria ter sido, sua história arrastada demais e, depois desse, percebi que o segundo tem um defeito ainda maior. Diferente do primeiro, que nos apresenta a todo o universo da história e uma pequena amostra do que ainda tem para ser descoberto, e do terceiro, que desenvolve ainda mais do que eu poderia esperar, com muito mais profundidade do que imaginava, o segundo não tem quase nenhum mistério. Ele é um livro de transição - e eu acho válido isso existir, mas ele acabou ficando mais longo e maçante do que precisava. Além disso, ele parece um pouco desconectado de todo o universo da história. Mas, depois disso tudo, depois de toda a promessa do primeiro e o caminho que o segundo teve que percorrer para chegar aqui, o terceiro não deixa absolutamente nada a desejar. Ele não só consegue amarrar todas as pontas que tinham aparecido como soltas nos livros anteriores, como amarra outras que - eu acredito, - nenhum leitor teria ao menos pensado que existiam e precisariam ser fechadas. E ele as amarra com uma realismo e uma fascinação maravilhosos, sem nunca ser fácil demais ou previsível demais. Todos os personagens e acontecimentos são conectados, como se fossem destinados àquilo e ao mesmo tempo o resultado de tudo estivesse à mercê de suas atitudes. Isso é maravilhoso! Mas não é só isso que faz esse livro ser uma obra prima. É também a escrita da Laini Taylor, que é mais bonita do que eu conseguiria explicar aqui, que me faz querer ser como ela, que deu tanto valor e tanta beleza para essa história, que ela deveria ser lida como um conto de fadas clássico e eterno, mas muito mais realista e muito mais romântico. Esse livro conseguiu realizar todos os sonhos que eu tinha nutrido para sua história - e outros que eu nem sabia que eram possíveis, - conseguiu satisfazer também meus ships (sim, mais de um!) e me fazer sentir que vou levar essa história para sempre em meu coração e lista de favoritos. Nem consigo explicar o quanto o amei, o quanto recomendo para quem já gostou dos livros anteriores ou para quem ainda não se convenceu completamente com a história e para quem simplesmente quer se perder por um mundo mais complexo e bem criado do que qualquer outro antes. Foi uma experiência única ler essa história e fico extremamente feliz de ter seguido indicações de outras pessoas para essa trilogia. Ela é do tipo que muda a vida de quem cruza seu caminho. Mudou a minha.

...I love this trilogy. I love it with every cell of my being. The story in itself is amazing, captivating and so heart breaking at times, but the writing style... I love when the author can grab me and refuse to let me turn away. One of those that make you suffer when the characters suffer, and cry of joy when they are given a break, or a moment of happiness. I cannot express enough how much I love this, and how much I recommend to anybody that likes fantasy, angel-y and demon-y worlds.

In my opinion, this is one of the best fantasy series out there. Laini Taylor‘s writing is beautiful, and the story is so fun to read. I found myself unable to put the book down it once I started reading - there are just so many compelling aspects to this book: an interesting fantasy system, great worldbuilding, loveable characters and an amazing story to get invested in.

The story is so gripping, I really enjoyed the 3 books. You do feel there is going to be another story after that right? Like what is going to happen next? I don’t want to say too much to avoid spoilers but the story could easily go on. I loved the characters, they are well described and you get easily attached to them, especially Karou. I also love the idea of parallel universe and continuum. You do wish to find a door to another world with magic like Eretz, it would be amazing! Overall it’s a really good fantasy story that I will enjoy reading again. Thank you very much! 😊👍