A kiss is just a kiss...unless it startles the soul and binds spirits together irreparably in the dense and heated web of love.
Three stories, all different and yet of a mind...
Young Kizzy hides behind walls of her own design, pretending not to care when the pretty girls seem to catch all the breaks. But of course she does care, more than even she realizes. And when she is suddenly and inexplicably given the chance to be noticed, to feel pretty, she cannot possibly resist the thrilling pull, even if it means facing consequences darker than she can imagine.
An old woman long ago made a bargain with the Devil - one innocent child's soul snatched away too soon for the diseased soul of one whose days on Earth should have ended long ago. By carrying out this role she has restored countless lives of possibility. But there are others with machinations of their own, and a perverse and heartbreaking exchange leaves one young woman the bearer of a beauty strong enough to bring death to all who encounter it. The key to unlocking this horror? A kiss.
In a world filled with magic, one mother will stop at nothing to protect her daughter from the horrors of her birthright. But there are far greater forces at play, wheels turning beyond the comprehension of mother or daughter. Time has passed, but a brown eye inexplicably turning blue overnight means that time is almost up.
"Lips Touch Three Times" is wildly romantic and aided by the visceral knowledge that pleasures are fleeting and must be grasped while they can. Crafted with mastery, and a fair amount of economy, by Laini Taylor, the first two stories quickly lay their groundwork and build immense suspense until their respective climaxes. The final story, "Hatchling," reveals details slowly, languidly, brilliantly mirroring one character's plot, until all of the puzzle pieces finally fit into place, revealing a picture that only gets richer in afterthought.
"Lips Touch" is a book at once exotic and familiar, densely crafted and yet brilliantly direct and simple. It tugs at the heart and the mind in equal measure - a romance with something for everyone. Recommended for ages 15-
No comments:
Post a Comment