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isabella1018's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so cute and I love it!! I am so glad that I got to read this and see how they actually met and I love it! <3
roseleaf24's review against another edition
5.0
I do not give this a 5 star rating in relation to everything else I've ever read, but it is exactly what it is supposed to be and incredibly satisfying at that. I love Zuzana, and love her even more after getting so much story from her rabid fairy point of view. Mik's voice was distinct, but Taylor's way of taking a common phrase or metaphor and turning it completely on its head carries throughout.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Look at me, actually reading an ebook on my phone. Beep Buffy, the apocalypse is coming.
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I love that, knowing what a spiteful love-hating bitch I am, Jen warned me this was all romance all the time before I started it.
Surprise, surprise, I loved this. I love whatever you call the book and a halfs, the books between the books like this. I call them story inserts. Harry Potter needed some of these, for the stories you miss because they're not centered on the main characters.
Reading the blurb about the book, I really couldn't figure out what setting this was, but realizing it was Mik and Zuzana's first date, I was...worried. Not overly worried, because I do adore the tiny rabid fairy, but see above re: spiteful love-hating bitch.
The opening story about the evil fox puppet, I want an entire book of stories like that. It's like an old fashioned horror story, and I want to read Laini Taylor telling old fashioned horror stories. Someone tell her to get on that, thanks.
I'd forgotten the teeny blurb about Zuzana creating a treasure map, because it was a throw away thought in DoB&S. But once I was reminded, my interest picked up. Anything from her twisted brain is not going to be your stereotypical treasure hunt.
The use of the Scuppies was glorious. Absolutely perfect, and so creepy. I really would've loved to know what happened with the Angel puppet, but Zuzana vs Kaz was worth the distraction.
Mik turning the tables on her, and her immediate freak out, was also a perfect touch.
By the last bit, I was over it, of course. Post phone call, when she was talking about love and snuggles and whatever else was said that I skimmed right past. Yeah, I'm done.
Didn't take away from the story, though. So much fun.
And for the record, as this was the first book I read via the Kindle app on my phone?
I still hate ebooks, and prefer holding books. I get the convenience, but meh. Not a fan.
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I love that, knowing what a spiteful love-hating bitch I am, Jen warned me this was all romance all the time before I started it.
Surprise, surprise, I loved this. I love whatever you call the book and a halfs, the books between the books like this. I call them story inserts. Harry Potter needed some of these, for the stories you miss because they're not centered on the main characters.
Reading the blurb about the book, I really couldn't figure out what setting this was, but realizing it was Mik and Zuzana's first date, I was...worried. Not overly worried, because I do adore the tiny rabid fairy, but see above re: spiteful love-hating bitch.
The opening story about the evil fox puppet, I want an entire book of stories like that. It's like an old fashioned horror story, and I want to read Laini Taylor telling old fashioned horror stories. Someone tell her to get on that, thanks.
I'd forgotten the teeny blurb about Zuzana creating a treasure map, because it was a throw away thought in DoB&S. But once I was reminded, my interest picked up. Anything from her twisted brain is not going to be your stereotypical treasure hunt.
The use of the Scuppies was glorious. Absolutely perfect, and so creepy. I really would've loved to know what happened with the Angel puppet, but Zuzana vs Kaz was worth the distraction.
Mik turning the tables on her, and her immediate freak out, was also a perfect touch.
By the last bit, I was over it, of course. Post phone call, when she was talking about love and snuggles and whatever else was said that I skimmed right past. Yeah, I'm done.
Didn't take away from the story, though. So much fun.
And for the record, as this was the first book I read via the Kindle app on my phone?
I still hate ebooks, and prefer holding books. I get the convenience, but meh. Not a fan.
gasoline_allie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
authoraugust's review against another edition
5.0
A pretty damn perfect short story about a pretty damn near perfect fictional couple. SWOON!
rachelcdm's review against another edition
5.0
A little slice of happiness sprinkled with wishes.
Love, love, luuurve it!
Love, love, luuurve it!
grilledcheetah's review against another edition
5.0
absolutely. beautiful.
WHERES THE FULL NOVEL!!
Zuzana is such an amazing character and I love the way she thinks and acts. Bold and bashful? Stress texting your best friend? too relatable.
Mik and Zuzana have to be the best couple out there. Their love story is so cute and it makes me want to be in love so bad, but not enough so that I won't wait until I have and feel like this.
Taylor is out there explaining how love feels man and its kinda wild. She read my mind like that.
5/5 would recommend even if someone hated the Daughter of Smoke & Bone series. Its too pure for people to miss out on.
WHERES THE FULL NOVEL!!
Zuzana is such an amazing character and I love the way she thinks and acts. Bold and bashful? Stress texting your best friend? too relatable.
Mik and Zuzana have to be the best couple out there. Their love story is so cute and it makes me want to be in love so bad, but not enough so that I won't wait until I have and feel like this.
Taylor is out there explaining how love feels man and its kinda wild. She read my mind like that.
5/5 would recommend even if someone hated the Daughter of Smoke & Bone series. Its too pure for people to miss out on.
saragrave96's review against another edition
5.0
THIS WAS JUST TOO CUTE!!!! It's great to see this lovely couple get some screentime as well after the whirlwind of happenings in the daughter of smoke and bone trilogy!
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
There is a special place in my heart for illustrated books. They were the first ones I read as a child and I've only appreciated them more as I get older. I also have a fondness for novellas and short stories, because they are great insights into characters and a world created with the love of an author.
NIGHT OF CAKE AND PUPPETS is one of my favourites. It tells the story of how Mik and Zuzana met, and it is the most heart-warming, sweet little adventure I've ever read. There is no threat or danger or anything that pushes the boundaries of the larger story. It's just two young people finally working up the courage to go on their first date. I adored it.
The illustrations are gorgeous, and it's clear that Laini and Jim had a great time working on this story. It's whimsical, funny, and imaginative. It made me smile nearly the whole way through.
Definitely a recommendation for fans of the DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE trilogy, and anyone who likes meet-cutes, romance, and humour.
NIGHT OF CAKE AND PUPPETS is one of my favourites. It tells the story of how Mik and Zuzana met, and it is the most heart-warming, sweet little adventure I've ever read. There is no threat or danger or anything that pushes the boundaries of the larger story. It's just two young people finally working up the courage to go on their first date. I adored it.
The illustrations are gorgeous, and it's clear that Laini and Jim had a great time working on this story. It's whimsical, funny, and imaginative. It made me smile nearly the whole way through.
Definitely a recommendation for fans of the DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE trilogy, and anyone who likes meet-cutes, romance, and humour.