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Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1)

Laini Taylor
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Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011

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Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Prague, Czech Republic • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

850L

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Super Short Summary

Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor follows Karou, a young art student in Prague who is caught between two worlds: her human life and her involvement with a secretive, magical community. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of good and evil.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

385,907 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke & Bone captivates with its lush prose, imaginative world-building, and compelling characters. Readers appreciate the unique blend of fantasy and romance. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it is widely praised for its originality and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1)?

A reader who would enjoy Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor likely appreciates young adult fantasy with intricate world-building and strong, complex characters. Fans of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo will find this captivating blend of magic, romance, and adventure appealing.

4.2

385,907 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Prague, Czech Republic • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

850L

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