Laini Taylor

What Janine is Reading in February and March 2012

What Janine is Reading in February and March 2012

I was really, really lucky in my choices of reading material in February and early March. Five of the nine books I read between the beginning of February and the first day of spring have been books I would grade at B+ or above, which means that they’re recommended (by me) reads. It made me(…)

What Jia’s Been Reading in February

What Jia’s Been Reading in February

It looks like my reading’s slowed down a bit compared to last year but I’m determined to keep putting these together on a monthly basis. Last month I discovered I hadn’t read any books not for reviewing purposes, which is rather sad, so I aimed to fix that this month. Blackout by Rob Thurman This(…)

What Jia’s Been Reading, Early October

What Jia’s Been Reading, Early October

I think I might be getting my reading groove back. But I also think that has something to do with my choosing appropriate books for the reason. There’s a definitely a pattern here — give me the creepy, the bloody, the supernatural. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor. A very different sort of(…)

REVIEW: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

REVIEW: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Dear Ms. Taylor, Your novels have been on my peripheral awareness for a couple years now. I keep meaning to give them a try, but you know how it is. So many books, so little time. Then I heard the buzz surrounding Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I thought it was a great title so(…)