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A review by heddas_bookgems
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
5.0
Karou is a seventeen-year-old art student in Prague who leads a double life. By day, she's a talented student, but by night she runs errands for her father figure, Brimstone, in the monstrous world of chimeras. One day, while on a mission to collect teeth, Karou discovers that Seraphim are closing the doors to Elsewhere. This event sets her on a journey of self-discovery.
A few months ago this book was recommended to me. I'm so glad that happened, because this book is filled with critters, chimera, angels, magic, wishes, and lots of teeth.
The world that Taylor created is captivating, and it didn't take me long to fall in love with it. The atmospheric images of Prague made it feel like I was right there in the city with Karou. The world-building is unique and mesmerizing, and the characters are wonderful, funny, quirky, and tender. It's easy to get invested in their story, and the heart-wrenching love story is real and profound.
My only criticism of the book is the last few chapters, where we suddenly change perspectives. It felt like I was reading a completely new book. However, it all made sense in the end, and the conclusion was satisfying. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and rated it 4.5 stars.
A few months ago this book was recommended to me. I'm so glad that happened, because this book is filled with critters, chimera, angels, magic, wishes, and lots of teeth.
The world that Taylor created is captivating, and it didn't take me long to fall in love with it. The atmospheric images of Prague made it feel like I was right there in the city with Karou. The world-building is unique and mesmerizing, and the characters are wonderful, funny, quirky, and tender. It's easy to get invested in their story, and the heart-wrenching love story is real and profound.
My only criticism of the book is the last few chapters, where we suddenly change perspectives. It felt like I was reading a completely new book. However, it all made sense in the end, and the conclusion was satisfying. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and rated it 4.5 stars.