Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor is an American young adult fantasy author known for her 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' series and 'Strange the Dreamer' duology. Her works are celebrated for their imaginative worlds and lyrical prose.
Books
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1. Daughter Of Smoke & Bone
In a world where the boundary between human and myth blurs, a blue-haired art student in Prague discovers her mysterious past and connection to a war-torn realm inhabited by angels and beasts. As she navigates her life between art school and errands for her chimeric guardian, she uncovers secrets about her identity and a star-crossed love that transcends worlds and species. Her journey reveals the complexities of family, love, and the devastating consequences of old enmities, ultimately leading her to confront her destiny in a battle that could reshape the boundaries of her world and all others.
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2. Strange The Dreamer
In a world where dreams and reality intertwine, a young librarian named Lazlo embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of a forgotten city known only as Weep. Haunted by visions of a blue-skinned goddess and driven by an insatiable curiosity, Lazlo joins a band of adventurers led by the enigmatic Godslayer, seeking to unravel the secrets of Weep's tragic past. As he delves deeper into the city's history, Lazlo discovers the power of dreams and the enduring impact of love and loss, challenging the boundaries between myth and truth.
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3. Days Of Blood & Starlight
In a world teetering on the brink of war, a young woman named Karou finds herself torn between two worlds and two destinies. As she grapples with the devastating consequences of a shattered love and the haunting memories of her past, Karou must navigate a landscape filled with betrayal, magic, and the remnants of an ancient conflict. With the fate of both humans and chimaera hanging in the balance, she must decide where her true loyalties lie, all while uncovering the secrets that could change everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her.
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4. Muse Of Nightmares
In this mesmerizing sequel, the story continues to unfold in a world where dreams and nightmares collide, exploring the intricate bond between two star-crossed lovers, Lazlo and Sarai. As they grapple with the haunting legacy of their pasts, they must confront the malevolent forces that threaten to unravel their fragile peace. With the discovery of long-buried secrets and the emergence of new powers, they embark on a perilous journey to save their world from impending doom. This tale weaves together themes of love, redemption, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.
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5. The Daughter Of Smoke And Bone Trilogy
A young art student living a double life between Prague and a secret world of chimaera must confront her true origins when a longstanding war between angelic and chimaera forces ignites; torn between loyalty and a forbidden love for a seraph who remembers a past life, she becomes central to a brutal conflict that tests identity, memory, and the possibility of forgiveness and redemption.
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6. Dreams Of Gods & Monsters
In this epic conclusion, a young woman with a fragmented past and the angel who loves her struggle to prevent an all‑out war between chimaera and seraphim; as alliances shift, betrayals surface, and the return of ancient, godlike forces upends everything they thought they knew, they face heartbreaking sacrifices, moral compromises, and impossible choices that will determine the fate of their world.
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7. Lips Touch
Three Times
A collection of lyrical, often eerie short stories that trace the charged, transformative moments of adolescence—first kisses, secret longings, and sudden encounters with the uncanny—blending contemporary realism with myth and magic to explore desire, identity, and the consequences of small, fateful choices.
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