About the Author: Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor is an established American author known for her unique gift in the realm of young adult fantasy novel creation. Garnering a devoted reader following for her popular trilogy, “Daughter of Smoke and Bone,” this versatile author honed her eloquent writing style during her English studies at UC Berkeley.
Residing in Portland, Oregon, with her daughter and her husband Jim Di Bartolo, a well-recognized illustrator, Taylor seamlessly marries their talents into her written works. Their inaugural collaborative venture was unveiled in 2004, marking Taylor’s professional authorial debut with a graphic novel – “The Drown.”
The Unique Style of Laini Taylor
Taylor’s writing bestows a captivating mix of fantasy, emotion, and vivid imaginations. Her unique narrative voice is accompanied by her ability to inventively construct a well-paced plot endowed with profoundly relatable characters. Her expert use of descriptive language enables readers to visualize the settings, immersing them wholly within her fantastical universes.
The Journey of Laini Taylor’s Publications
Following the 2004 debut graphic novel, Taylor’s second notable work was a collection of three novellas, aptly named Lips Touch: Three Times. This marked the start of a more diversified approach to her writing style.
In 2007, Taylor penned her first novel, Blackbringer, set in the imaginative Faeries of Dreamdark series. The following segment provides an overview of books in order of their original publication by Taylor.
List of Laini Taylor’s Books in Order
Publication Order of Daughter of Smoke & Bone Books
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone | (2011) |    |
| Days of Blood and Starlight | (2012) | |
| Night of Cake & Puppets | (2013) | |
| Dreams of Gods and Monsters | (2014) | |