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Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)

Laini Taylor
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Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012

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Laini Taylor

Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

517

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Eretz • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor, a young person named Karou navigates a war-torn world between angels and chimera. Torn between her past and her present, Karou faces difficult choices that could shape the future of both species. This sequel continues exploring themes of identity, belonging, and conflict.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

172,930 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor impresses with its richly imagined world and intricate character development, earning praise for its lyrical prose. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the plot more complex and darker than its predecessor. Overall, it remains a compelling read for fans of the series, blending romance, myth, and conflict seamlessly.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)?

Fans of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and Daughter of Smoke & Bone will relish the dark, mystical world in Days of Blood & Starlight. Ideal for readers who enjoy intricate mythology, star-crossed romances, and high-stakes fantasy battles, Laini Taylor delivers a gripping sequel brimming with magic and intrigue.

4.3

172,930 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

517

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Eretz • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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