Night of Cake & Puppets (2013)

Others: Positive

LIFE DOESN'T NEED MAGIC TO BE magical. (BUT A LITTLE BIT SURE DOESN'T HURT. Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for her timidity. Her best friend, Karou, calls her "rabid fairy," her "voodoo eyes" are said to freeze blood, and even her older brother fears her wrath. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to her crush, Mik, also known as Violin Boy, her courage deserts her. Now enough is enough! Zuzana is determined to seize the night, and she has a fistful of magic and a plan. It's a wonderfully elaborate treasure hunt of a plan that will take Mik all over Prague on a cold winter's night before finally leading him to the treasure: herself! Violin Boy is not going to know what hit him. New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor brings to life the funny, romantic, and magical first date of fan favorites Zuzana and Mik. Now in print for the first time, featuring breathtaking illustrations by Jim Di Bartolo, this companion tells the story of a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy. A perfect love story for new and old fans alike! This description comes from the publisher. Night of Cake & Puppets is a novella that takes place during Daughter of Smoke & Bone, the first book in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy.

ISBN:: 9781478988045
Length:: 96 pages

Genres: young adult

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