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“Head held high, she stepped toward the block and sank to her knees, and it was then that Akiva started to scream. His voice soared over the pandemonium - a scream to scour the souls of all gathered, a sound to drive ghosts from their nests.”

Quote by Laini Taylor

Book:The Complete Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy

Work

The Complete Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy

This trilogy weaves a rich tapestry of magic and romance, following the adventures of a young woman who discovers her destiny lies in a battle between two worlds. more

Author

Laini Taylor is an American author known for her fantasy novels. Born on December 11, 1971, she graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. Taylor's works are acclaimed for their rich imagination, unique narrative style, and profound character development. more

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