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The Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy Hardcover Gift Set Hardcover – October 21, 2014

by Laini Taylor (Author)
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The perfect gift for readers who want to be swept away.

The Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy Gift Set includes three hardcovers: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Days of Blood & Starlight, and Dreams of Gods & Monsters.

From master storyteller and National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor comes a sweeping and gorgeously written modern fantasy series about a forbidden love, an ancient and epic battle, and hope for a world remade.
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  1. Print length
    1584 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  4. Publication date
    October 21, 2014
  5. Grade level
    10 and up
  6. Reading age
    15 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    6.5 x 5.25 x 9.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0316286389
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0316286381
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Amazon Top 10 Books of 2011

Amazon #1 Teen Book of 2011

New York Times Notable Book of the Year

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

KirkusReviews Best Book of the Year

*"National Book Award finalist Taylor (Lips Touch: Three Times) again weaves a masterful mix of reality and fantasy with cross-genre appeal. Exquisitely written and beautifully paced..."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Rarely--perhaps not since the author's ownFaeries of Dreamdark: Blackbringer (2007)--does a series kick off so deliciously."―Kirkus, starred review

* "Lush description of a gothic and ghostly Prague beckons readers from the first page and fulfills its promise, leading to a star-crossed romance that spans worlds and transcends death...[Leaves] the reader both satisfied and eagerly anticipating a forthcoming sequel."―Horn Book, starred review

"[C]ancel all plans once you begin; you won't want to put it down."―Entertainment Weekly

* "Taylor continues to build an irresistible fantasy world in this grim sequel to her masterful Daughter of Smoke & Bone...Taylor's dazzling writing and skill at creating suspense are strong as ever; fantasy lovers will gobble up this book with satisfaction."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

*"The future of Karou, her ill-fated romance with Akiva, and the survival of both of their races await readers in the concluding volume; it promises to be a doozy."―The Horn Book, starred review

*"Taylor manages to make a five-hundred-page epic read at a breakneck speed that will have readers struggling to finish in one sitting. This sequel to Daughter of Smoke & Bone will paradoxically satisfy readers' desire for more of Karou's story while leaving them begging for the third installment."―VOYA, starred review

* "The impossible choices each character faces compel readers to consider the fission when ethics slam into power, creating a chain reaction of pain and grim, uncertain outcomes that must be worked through even if chances for hope on the other side are slim. Of course, [readers will be left] in breathless anticipation for the next installment, but the intensity of this middle piece is a satisfying feast all on its own."―BCCB, starred review

"Emotionally intense...memorable characters and turns of phrase."―Kirkus

"The next Next Big Thing."―Wired

About the Author

Laini Taylor is the New York Times bestselling author of the Printz Honor Book Strange the Dreamer and its sequel, Muse of Nightmares. Taylor is also the author of the global sensation the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy and the companion novella Night of Cake & Puppets. Taylor's other works include the Dreamdark books: Blackbringer and Silksinger, and the National Book Award finalist Lips Touch: Three Times. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, and their daughter, Clementine. Her website is lainitaylor.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; BOX edition (October 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1584 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316286389
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316286381
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 5.25 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 823 ratings

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Laini Taylor is the author of the National Book Award Finalist Lips Touch: Three Times, as well as the novels Blackbringer and Silksinger. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, and their daughter.

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This is a review of the box set in general, not the content of the books :) The box came just as expected, all 3 books inside, the texture of the box itself very nice to the touch, looks really cool, with thw three book covers on its 3 faces. I've also included a photo of what the binding looks like without the paper cover, so there you go :) Overall, great box set!
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c.j.travis
5.0 out of 5 stars read and recommended by my wife.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
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My wife reads many historical fantasy novels and authors. We have met quite a few of them at signings and national events. I am merely her official “photographer and book obtainer”, so I really don’t know anything about what I have ordered and she has read. I have had to build extra shelves in our home to accommodate the vast library she has acquired and read. One shelf is about to break from the many hard backs she has stacked on it. I foresee our den being compared to Lord Grantham’s Library eventually. Rolling Ladders and high back chairs with a butler just through the next door.
She only reads books from her favorite authors and favorites from her reading group at work. So, if I have composed a review for a book on amazon like this one, I can assure you she has read it and enjoyed it and heavily discussed it with her group of co-workers.
Consider this a recommendation by my wife for an excellent and enjoyable read.
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Luisa Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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I loved the books, texture and quality is good.
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A. C. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best YA series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
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I really love this series and just bought it for my niece. She is 11 and maybe a little young for it, as there are some mature themes, but they are handled tastefully. This is a huge step up from books like Twilight (which was so bad I couldn't read it and would NEVER give to my niece) and even Hunger Games (which had a great first book, but went down hill after that). However, this series will probably appeal to the same audience and each book is solid and well written. Such a creative writer and a couple of really wonderful heroines.
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4.0 out of 5 stars And so it ends...
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
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What a read! Love this world and the reality and dream of it. Karou and Akiva have many things to overcome in this final book. The reader is on a constant rollercoaster. Hang on there. The ending is fitting for this epic tale.
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InFearEeyore
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing 😍
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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These books were great! I read most of the negative reviews before purchasing... there is no sex in it, it hints a lot at it but so did Twilight. The closest it got to it was a rape scene in book 2. well it was an attempted rape scene since Karou valiantly fought of her attacker. yes there is a forbidden romance, but if you read any other young adult book you'll find there to be some PDA and some sort of love that shouldn't be. This author is also not afraid to say the atomically correct words for parts of the body. but as for the "adult" content... it is mild.

My scale of "adult" content:
Tame -- The Selection (PG)
Mild -- Twilight, Throne of Glass [up to book 4] (PG-13)
Spicy -- A Court of Thorns and Roses Trilogy, V.C Andrews (R, R+)
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Lori
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't say enough how much I loved this trilogy
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018
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I can't say enough how much I loved this trilogy. Such a beautiful and creative story. As much as I loved Karou and Akiva, Mik and Zuze were definitely my favorite. These books are wonderful and have a beautiful message about war, hatred, and the ability to stand up against it. I'm sad I've finished this book, but I am about to read "Cake and Puppets." I also really want to visit Prague now.
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Dolorese
5.0 out of 5 stars Enemies to lovers, back to enemies then back to lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
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This trilogy took me few months to finish because of hectic work schedule, but this is kind of book you want to read through. Twists and turns that makes you feel sad and amused.
Really enjoyed that not all that looks angelic or monstrous also is like that.
Cried few times reading and ending gave me few tears.
I recommend reading it. Enemies to lovers and then to enemies and back to lovers...
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Rebekah Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly original
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
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The story is a lot more profound than you might think at first. It makes a compelling statement on war, hate, and the battle and sacrifice it takes to be an instrument of change. Those who said it was just a love story about two people that didn't know each other very well, weren't paying attention. The connection that the characters feel has a lot to do with the shared vision they have for a better world. My favorite part of this story was how original it was and how charmingly bizarre the world she created is at times. I've never read anything quite like these books.
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M Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book series
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2024
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In my opinion, this is one of the best fantasy series out there. Laini Taylor‘s writing is beautiful, and the story is so fun to read. I found myself unable to put the book down it once I started reading - there are just so many compelling aspects to this book: an interesting fantasy system, great worldbuilding, loveable characters and an amazing story to get invested in.
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Laura Machado
5.0 out of 5 stars Uma verdadeira obra de arte
Reviewed in Brazil on April 15, 2018
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Acho que esse foi o livro mais bonito que eu já li. Agora entendo por que tanta gente fala sobre a escrita da Laini Taylor. Já era boa nos outros livros da trilogia, mas esse terceiro é uma verdadeira obra de arte. E não é só pela prosa que beira a poesia, mas pela maestria da autora em amarrar todos os detalhes possíveis, em não fugir da complexidade dos infinitos mundos que criou e, ao invés disso, encará-la de frente e superá-la a cada capítulo.

O primeiro livro da trilogia tinha me surpreendido. Eu não esperava aquela dinâmica da história, não esperava as criaturas tão diferentes e definitivamente não esperava tantas ramificações do enredo que ainda teriam que ser desvendadas. A única coisa que faltou naquele livro para mim foi algo que me conectasse completamente a ele, mas isso é defeito meu, não dele. Eu que não estava acostumada com esse tipo de fantasia e ainda me sentia afastada dela. Mas agora não estou mais.

O segundo livro, em compensação, foi uma pequena decepção. Ele foi maior do que deveria ter sido, sua história arrastada demais e, depois desse, percebi que o segundo tem um defeito ainda maior. Diferente do primeiro, que nos apresenta a todo o universo da história e uma pequena amostra do que ainda tem para ser descoberto, e do terceiro, que desenvolve ainda mais do que eu poderia esperar, com muito mais profundidade do que imaginava, o segundo não tem quase nenhum mistério. Ele é um livro de transição - e eu acho válido isso existir, mas ele acabou ficando mais longo e maçante do que precisava. Além disso, ele parece um pouco desconectado de todo o universo da história.

Mas, depois disso tudo, depois de toda a promessa do primeiro e o caminho que o segundo teve que percorrer para chegar aqui, o terceiro não deixa absolutamente nada a desejar. Ele não só consegue amarrar todas as pontas que tinham aparecido como soltas nos livros anteriores, como amarra outras que - eu acredito, - nenhum leitor teria ao menos pensado que existiam e precisariam ser fechadas. E ele as amarra com uma realismo e uma fascinação maravilhosos, sem nunca ser fácil demais ou previsível demais. Todos os personagens e acontecimentos são conectados, como se fossem destinados àquilo e ao mesmo tempo o resultado de tudo estivesse à mercê de suas atitudes. Isso é maravilhoso! Mas não é só isso que faz esse livro ser uma obra prima.

É também a escrita da Laini Taylor, que é mais bonita do que eu conseguiria explicar aqui, que me faz querer ser como ela, que deu tanto valor e tanta beleza para essa história, que ela deveria ser lida como um conto de fadas clássico e eterno, mas muito mais realista e muito mais romântico.

Esse livro conseguiu realizar todos os sonhos que eu tinha nutrido para sua história - e outros que eu nem sabia que eram possíveis, - conseguiu satisfazer também meus ships (sim, mais de um!) e me fazer sentir que vou levar essa história para sempre em meu coração e lista de favoritos. Nem consigo explicar o quanto o amei, o quanto recomendo para quem já gostou dos livros anteriores ou para quem ainda não se convenceu completamente com a história e para quem simplesmente quer se perder por um mundo mais complexo e bem criado do que qualquer outro antes.

Foi uma experiência única ler essa história e fico extremamente feliz de ter seguido indicações de outras pessoas para essa trilogia. Ela é do tipo que muda a vida de quem cruza seu caminho. Mudou a minha.
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diakho
4.0 out of 5 stars Recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2018
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Esperaba que la cubierta fuera de mejor calidad a pesar de ser de pasta blanda, en ese aspecto queda un poco a deber. De igual forma la impresión no es de lo mejor, pero comparado con el precio creo que vale la pena comprarlos.
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Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in France on January 20, 2020
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The story is so gripping, I really enjoyed the 3 books. You do feel there is going to be another story after that right? Like what is going to happen next? I don’t want to say too much to avoid spoilers but the story could easily go on. I loved the characters, they are well described and you get easily attached to them, especially Karou. I also love the idea of parallel universe and continuum. You do wish to find a door to another world with magic like Eretz, it would be amazing! Overall it’s a really good fantasy story that I will enjoy reading again. Thank you very much! 😊👍
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PFM
5.0 out of 5 stars I love everything about it
Reviewed in India on April 3, 2018
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Keep coming back to this series every year. I love everything about it. The story, the characters, the world (worlds, I should say) Taylor has created. Beautiful, unputdownable, amazing.
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