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rachelcdm's review against another edition
4.0
I love Laini Taylor.
I love her writing, I love her stories and I love her.
After finishing Dreams of Gods and Monsters I felt that I needed more of a fix of her writing and when I went into Waterstones I literally found this last copy of "Lips Touch."
Call it fate or destiny...whichever. Either way it was mine.
These three short stories are enchanting.
The first two have a very fairy-tale feel to them while the last one has more of a gothic short-story vibe.
The prose in this is, as per Laini Taylor style, lyrical and beautiful.
I'd say the only reason I didn't give this five stars was because with short stories I personally don't get as emotionally invested in the characters, I think that's one of the draw-backs of short stories in general though.
Overall a fantastic collection that I would recommend to anyone.
Finally...
Laini Taylor...
Marry me?
:)
I joke, I joke.
I love her writing, I love her stories and I love her.
After finishing Dreams of Gods and Monsters I felt that I needed more of a fix of her writing and when I went into Waterstones I literally found this last copy of "Lips Touch."
Call it fate or destiny...whichever. Either way it was mine.
These three short stories are enchanting.
The first two have a very fairy-tale feel to them while the last one has more of a gothic short-story vibe.
The prose in this is, as per Laini Taylor style, lyrical and beautiful.
I'd say the only reason I didn't give this five stars was because with short stories I personally don't get as emotionally invested in the characters, I think that's one of the draw-backs of short stories in general though.
Overall a fantastic collection that I would recommend to anyone.
Finally...
Laini Taylor...
Marry me?
:)
I joke, I joke.
mthomson's review against another edition
5.0
I don't read much fantasy, so this is the first book I've read by [a:Laini Taylor|324620|Laini Taylor|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1224474224p2/324620.jpg]. Based on the BEA hype, I expected this book to be suspenseful and imaginative. What I wasn't expecting was to love the writing so much that I wanted to read the whole book out loud. I was in awe of all three stories in LIPS TOUCH, but I think "Spicy Little Curses Such as These" was my favorite.
(I read an ARC, so the art wasn't final, but what's there so far is a great complement to the stories, and I look forward to seeing the final illustrations.)
(I read an ARC, so the art wasn't final, but what's there so far is a great complement to the stories, and I look forward to seeing the final illustrations.)
steph01924's review against another edition
5.0
These three short stories were much better than I anticipated they would be. I really enjoyed them; they were so different and unique compared a lot of what is out right now. Laini Taylor has a way with words. I definitely want to read more from this author now!
debbiebarr's review against another edition
5.0
Lips Touch is comprised of three different short stories, each one revolving around a kiss, and accompanied by beautiful illustrations by the author's husband. Laini Taylor's writing is simply luscious, and her writing is best when she's delving into the mythology and details of the worlds surrounding her stories. Each tale in this book is different, with various outcomes and consequences for the actions of the characters. It's a beautiful book, and a joy to read.
It should be noted that there are some mature and frightening things that happen in the book, so it is definitely meant for an older audience.
It should be noted that there are some mature and frightening things that happen in the book, so it is definitely meant for an older audience.
zorianaxox's review against another edition
2.0
Okay. This book totally confused me.
The Goblin Fruit: I understood this one, and I liked it. It was cute, but wayy too short.
Spicey Little Curses Such as These:In the beginning, I really did not understand, and I think the author should of explained what was happening better.But in the end I think that this was my favourite story out of all 3. It kept me reading, and I could'nt put the book down.
Hatchling: Okay... this story was the most confusing thing of all time.I had NO idea what was happening in the end and literally wanted to throw the book at the wall. I did not want to finish this story, but I thought that I would understand at the end, but guess what??? I didn't.In the beginning I got it, but from page 210-256 I was completely and utterly confused. I hade NO clue what was happening, and could barely finish.
The Goblin Fruit: I understood this one, and I liked it. It was cute, but wayy too short.
Spicey Little Curses Such as These:In the beginning, I really did not understand, and I think the author should of explained what was happening better.But in the end I think that this was my favourite story out of all 3. It kept me reading, and I could'nt put the book down.
Hatchling: Okay... this story was the most confusing thing of all time.I had NO idea what was happening in the end and literally wanted to throw the book at the wall. I did not want to finish this story, but I thought that I would understand at the end, but guess what??? I didn't.In the beginning I got it, but from page 210-256 I was completely and utterly confused. I hade NO clue what was happening, and could barely finish.
cburgbennett's review against another edition
2.0
This book was really well written, but it wasn't as good as Daughter of Smoke and Bone. The fantasy elements were still present, but the stories didn't always interest me.
innodavid's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
Laini Taylor's writing would always be the highlight in every one of her stories, whether they be novels or short stories like this one. She always brings that fairytale-like quality into her storytelling.
I basically have no complaints with this one. Objectively, I think this is the best short story collection I've read. But I don't solely base my rating on technicalities alone. I rate for enjoyment, and this one had a hard time grabbing my attention that it took me almost two months to finish.
That's about it for the 3 star rating. But other than that, the three stories in here are immaculate. All have significance with the word "kiss" - as the title dictates - but they're never cheesy. Woven with bits of mythology and Taylor's signature tragedy, the stories felt like classics themselves.
Anyone who's a fan of Laini Taylor would surely enjoy this more than I did.
"Kissing can ruin lives. Lips touch sometimes teeth clash. New hunger is born with a throb and caution falls away."
Laini Taylor's writing would always be the highlight in every one of her stories, whether they be novels or short stories like this one. She always brings that fairytale-like quality into her storytelling.
I basically have no complaints with this one. Objectively, I think this is the best short story collection I've read. But I don't solely base my rating on technicalities alone. I rate for enjoyment, and this one had a hard time grabbing my attention that it took me almost two months to finish.
That's about it for the 3 star rating. But other than that, the three stories in here are immaculate. All have significance with the word "kiss" - as the title dictates - but they're never cheesy. Woven with bits of mythology and Taylor's signature tragedy, the stories felt like classics themselves.
Anyone who's a fan of Laini Taylor would surely enjoy this more than I did.
riz715zo's review against another edition
2.0
Illustrations by her husband added more depth to the stories. Really enjoyed the 3 stories.