Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Author Info: Website | Twitter
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Age Group: Young Adult
Shelfability: Covet
Pages: 517
Format: Advance Reader Copy
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
Interest: Series
Other Titles in the Series: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Challenge: None
Love, love, loooooooove, love, love!
Days of Blood and Starlight is book two, Daughter of Smoke and Bone is book one. If you have not read book one, YOU NEED TO DO IT NOW!
Days of Blood and Starlight begins just as Daughter of Smoke and Bone ended. We learn more about Karou and Akiva’s history. Not just the history of their relationship, but about the history of their worlds. I don’t really want to get too much into the story, because book one sets up so much, you really need to devour that one first!
Laini Taylor is a flippin’ rock star! Gah! She is such a talented writer, I am in awe of her story telling ability. She paints her worlds with words more intricately than a painter with canvas. Her world building is incredible. I feel like I’ve been to Prague, to this desert castle, to the worlds that she has created.
There are several new characters and stories introduced in this sequel, I’m very interested and hope we find out what happens to the two sisters. And of course Karou and Akiva are a constant. (Thank GOODNESS!) Although, Karou is such a different character in this novel. I feel in love with her in book one, and now I respect her even more after this book. It was disheartening to see the change in her, she’s hardened and broken, but she’s still very much Karou.
This story is so different than anything I’ve read, I wish I could write a review that it deserves. All I really want you to take away from this review is that Laini Taylor is a fabulous writer, and you NEED to read these books.
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
We Heart YA
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“hardened and broken” – perfect adjectives for the vibe of this book. We LOVED it, but it was so, so hard to read. Kind of like Mockingjay (but with deliciously gorgeous prose, typical of Laini Taylor).
What’s nice is, since this is the SECOND book in the trilogy (as opposed to Mockingjay’s being the last), there’s hope that the story can end on a happier, hopeful note.
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
snakey dreyfus
Twitter: snake1021
I bought a copy of the first book about a week ago and devoured the book in almost one sitting…I loved it so well that I looked for a copy of Days of Blood & Starlight immediately after…now, I’m in the last chapter and do not want it to end… Laini Taylor is a genius…
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
Steph
Twitter: poetrytoprose
I have been so busy with work that I haven’t had much time to read, but this book is at the very top of my list. I am so, so thrilled to hear that it’s as excellent as the first book. I can’t wait to read it soon!
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
Gustavo Firmiano
Twitter: estacaoleitura
Hello Kristi.
This books’s very expected in Brazil. Thank you for your comments and I’ve been waiting for the publishing here.
Keep posting.
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
April Books & Wine
I NEED TO READ THIS NOW.
I have it on my kindle and have no idea why I am putting it off.
Agreed re: Laini Taylor being a rocks tar.
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Kimberly
Twitter: KsKozyKorner
Dude. I was a little reserved about buying this book. Now? MUST SEND IN ARC REQUEST ASAP. AHHHHHHH! My weekend now just filled up with Laini Taylor. Thank you!
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
Bobbie
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Great review, I definitely want to read both books now!
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
GloriousBooks
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I seriously can’t wait to read this one – I loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
Doodle Bug
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Ok, Ok, OK!!! I am sold, I added Daughter of Smoke and Bone to my “Want” list!
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
Natalie ~ the Coffee and a Book Chick
Twitter: coffeebookchick
I am currently listening to the audiobook and the narrator is phenomenal! Laini Taylor is absolutely amazing and I wish she would extend this series to more than just a trilogy. It has such a solid storyline that I can see this carrying on for many more installments in a sweeping tale much like the Harry Potter franchise.
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On Thursday, November 15th 2012
Andra
Twitter: AndraJL
Awesome review.
Since I read Daughter of Smoke and Bone a month ago, its sequel has been on my wishlist. Oh. My. Gosh. Can’t wait to read it!
On Thursday, November 15th 2012
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