Laini Taylor

“I’m a writer and artist. I live in Portland, Oregon, with my husband, Jim Di Bartolo (the illustrator of Blackbringer), whom I met on the first day of art school, and my daughter, Clemintine. Blackbringer is my first novel, and the sequel is titled Silksinger. I became a National Book finalist for my third book, Lips Touch Three Times. Oh, and I am not a robot.”

Books Authored

Image of Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer, 2)
Author(s):
Laini Taylor
Genre(s):
Young Adult, Fantasy, Family, Friendship

Muse of Nightmares

November 25, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Connie Goldsmith

“The scope of this brilliantly imagined story is breathtaking. In it we cross dimensions and enter worlds never before seen . . .”

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Image of Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, 1)
Author(s):
Laini Taylor
Genre(s):
Young Adult, Fantasy

Strange the Dreamer

March 27, 2017
Reviewed by: 
Connie Goldsmith

“The language is dark and lush, compelling the reader to finish just one more chapter . . . [Taylor] crafts intriguing, fully realized characters . . .”

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Author(s):
Laini Taylor
Genre(s):
Epic Fantasy, Paranormal

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)

September 20, 2011
Reviewed by: 
June Goodwin

“Laini Taylor writes with a lush use of words. They’re lyrical and sweeping. The characterizations are layered and full-bodied.

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