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Lips Touch

by Laini Taylor
Lips Touch by Laini Taylor
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Illustrated by Jim Di Bartolo.

Three tales of supernatural love, each pivoting on a kiss that is no mere kiss, but an action with profound consequences for the kissers' souls:

Goblin Fruit: In Victorian times, goblin men had only to offer young girls sumptuous fruits to tempt them to sell their souls. But what does it take to tempt today's savvy girls?

Spicy Little Curses: A demon and the ambassador to Hell tussle over the soul of a beautiful English girl in India. Matters become complicated when she falls in love and decides to test her curse.

Hatchling: Six days before Esme's fourteenth birthday, her left eye turns from brown to blue. She little suspects what the change heralds, but her small safe life begins to unravel at once. What does the beautiful, fanged man want with her, and how is her fate connected to a mysterious race of demons?

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FantasyYoung AdultShort Stories
Release date: October 1, 2009

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Laini Taylor

Laini Taylor

Laini Taylor’s stories unfold like dreams, delicate and rich with vibrant worlds that pulse with mystery, magic, and longing. With a knack for weaving poetic prose into high-stakes fantasy, she has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Best known for her Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, Taylor’s work doesn’t just transport her readers to distant lands—it immerses them in the raw emotions of her characters as they navigate fantastical realms where love, fate, and war are ever intertwined.

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Born in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Taylor was surrounded by the beauty of nature, which sparked her imagination and love of storytelling from an early age. It was a childhood of books, curiosity, and a fascination with the world beyond what the eye could see. In her novels, Taylor creates richly layered worlds where myth and reality collide—a hallmark of her signature style. Her love for unique, strong female protagonists and her intricate exploration of dualities—light and dark, love and loss—are central themes in her work.

Her Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, which explores the clash of human and supernatural worlds, has earned widespread acclaim for its haunting beauty and unexpected twists. Readers were captivated by the story of Karou, a girl with a mysterious past caught in the midst of an ancient war between angels and demons. Taylor’s deft hand at blending romance with epic adventure makes her work stand out in the fantasy genre, creating an atmosphere that lingers long after the final page.

But Laini Taylor’s writing is about more than just beautiful landscapes and fantastical creatures. Her ability to write deeply emotional narratives, where personal growth and identity take center stage, adds another layer to her work that resonates with readers of all ages. Her Strange the Dreamer duology continues her exploration of love, destiny, and the painful beauty of discovery, set against a backdrop of stunning world-building and complex characters.

Taylor has received numerous accolades for her work, including recognition on the New York Times bestseller list and critical praise for her ability to craft timeless stories. Readers are drawn not only to her skillful world-building but also to her deeply empathetic characters, each of whom wrestles with the same universal themes that define the human experience: love, sacrifice, and the search for belonging.

In her own words, Taylor writes “stories that are a little bit dangerous,” and it’s easy to see why. Her worlds are not easily escaped, and the emotions they provoke stay with you, echoing like a haunting melody. With each new release, she continues to prove why she is one of the most inventive and beloved voices in contemporary fantasy, drawing readers into her enchanted worlds, leaving them both mesmerized and forever changed.

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Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer #2)
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Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #1)
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Dreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #3)
★ 7.00 / 5
Night of Cake and Puppets (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
Unrated
Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2)
★ 8.14 / 27
Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1)
★ 8.12 / 44
Silksinger (Dreamdark / Faeries of Dreamdark #2)
Unrated
Blackbringer (Dreamdark / Faeries of Dreamdark #1)
★ 6.00 / 1


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