This book although it took a while to get to understand and 'get into' the world, once you do, IT IS A AMAZING YA FANTASY READ! Filled with heart pumping, jaw dropping, a crazy amount of OMGs and WHAAAAAs and even a few laughs and tears here and there, this book is crazy fantastic. The plot line is fabulously written by Laini, the characters can be described as crazy, fun, enigmatic and hilarious. There's magic, love, butt kicking and everything you could possibly want in this book. A fantastic start to an amazing trilogy and i would highly recommend it to any bookworms looking for a new YA Fantasy read :D

I’d been chipping through this one for a few months, but I just flew through the last three quarters in the last day or so.

Karou lives between two worlds. In ours, she lives in Prague and goes to school and whatnot, but her real ‘family’ are in Elsewhere. This is a different world that can be accessed through a few portals over the globe. In Elsewhere, she has been brought up by Brimstone, one of the many creatures of the world that consist of mismatched parts of animals put together. Brimstone sends her all over the world to collect teeth for him, both animal and human, but never tells her what they are for. So what happens when the portals start closing and she’s cut off from her real home?

I’d heard nothing but good things about this book, and while it isn’t quite one of my favourites, I did really enjoy it. The concept was absolutely fantastic; like with The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, it was so original. Plus, I just adored Laini Taylor’s writing style. She’s so descriptive and uses such beautiful metaphors, plus she has pink hair in real life. I mean, come on. She’s obviously amazeballs.

One thing that has been getting on my nerves lately is the YA insta-love deal. Although there was a very close shave in ‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’, Laini handled it very well and it ended up being plausible with the plot twist towards the end. Kudos!

Like I said, not a favourite but I still very much enjoyed it. It has been well set up for the next two in the trilogy.

One of the most amazing books I have ever read, the moment I finished I was back on Bookworld ordering the next in the series. Just hand over your money for this book, you will not regret it. It's just simply outstanding, beautifully written. Just, UGH SO MUCH YES.