Overview

Everyone dreams of getting the kiss of a lifetime — but what if that kiss carried some unexpected consequences? A girl who’s always been in the shadows finds herself pursued by the unbelievably attractive new boy at school, who may or may not be the death of her. Another girl grows up mute because of a curse placed on her by a vindictive spirit and later must decide whether to utter her first words to the boy she loves and risk killing everyone who hears her if the curse is real. A third girl discovers that the real reason for her transient life with her mother has to do withnbsp; belonging — literally belonging — to another world entirely, whose queen keeps little girls as pets until they reach childbearing age.From a writer of unparalleled imagination and emotional insight, three stories about the deliciousness of wanting and waiting for that moment when lips touch.

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Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman. -- Booklist, starred reviewA National Book Award FinalistA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review<p><p> Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman. -- Booklist, starred review<p><p>A National Book Award Finalist<p>A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009<p>A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review<p> Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman. -- Booklist, starred review<p>A National Book Award Finalist<p>A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009<p>A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults<p>

Taylor offers a powerful trio of tales, each founded upon the consequences of a kiss...Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Look beyond the title and cover art: Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman...Di Bartolo, Taylor's husband, provides skillfully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations that are a fine match for the lyrical, romantic text. -- Booklist, starred review [D]electable language . . . In the midst of these goblins, fiery gods and demons, Taylor reminds readers what makes them human. Holly Black and Melissa Marr fans will find this collection ripe for the tasting. -- Kirkus Reviews A National Book Award Finalist A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009 A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review<br><br> Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman. -- Booklist, starred review<br><br>A National Book Award Finalist<br>A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009<br>A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Taylor offers a powerful trio of tales, each founded upon the consequences of a kiss...Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewLook beyond the title and cover art: Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman...Di Bartolo, Taylor's husband, provides skillfully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations that are a fine match for the lyrical, romantic text. -- Booklist, starred review[D]electable language . . . In the midst of these goblins, fiery gods and demons, Taylor reminds readers what makes them human. Holly Black and Melissa Marr fans will find this collection ripe for the tasting. -- Kirkus ReviewsA National Book Award FinalistA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

""Taylor offers a powerful trio of tales, each founded upon the consequences of a kiss...Even nonfantasy lovers will find themselves absorbed by Taylor's masterful, elegant work."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review""Look beyond the title and cover art: Taylor's three novellas form a triptych of beautiful fantasy writing reminiscent of Charles de Lint and Neil Gaiman...Di Bartolo, Taylor's husband, provides skillfully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations that are a fine match for the lyrical, romantic text."" -- Booklist, starred review""[D]electable language . . . In the midst of these goblins, fiery gods and demons, Taylor reminds readers what makes them human. Holly Black and Melissa Marr fans will find this collection ripe for the tasting."" -- Kirkus ReviewsA National Book Award FinalistA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Author Information

Laini Taylor is the author of DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE. She is also the creator of the Laini's Ladies line of gifts and stationery. Laini lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and her daughter. Jim Di Bartolo is a mixed-media illustrator, painter, and visual storyteller. In his freelance career he has illustrated novels, comic books, and role-playing games. He and his wife, the author Laini Taylor, have collaborated on several books, and their most recent joint effort, Lips Touch: Three Times, was a National Book Award finalist. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and their daughter, and can be found online at jimdibartolo.com. Chances are, he probably could use more sleep.

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