Karou is an art student in Prague with blue hair, a sketchbook full of monsters, and a life split between the human world and a mysterious realm inhabited by chimaera. Her family, creatures with human and animal parts, sends her on strange errands to collect teeth from around the world for their enigmatic leader, Brimstone. Karou's seemingly normal existence is shattered when she encounters Akiva, a warrior angel with burning wings, who is part of the seraphim, the ancient enemies of the chimaera. Their immediate, undeniable connection ignites a forbidden romance that transcends species and millennia, threatening to unravel ancient prejudices and reignite a brutal, timeless war. As Karou uncovers the shocking truth about her own identity and the deep-seated history between angels and demons, she finds herself at the heart of a conflict that could either save or doom both worlds, forcing her to confront her past and choose a future amidst unimaginable stakes.
Critical Reception
"Laini Taylor's 'Daughter of Smoke & Bone' captivated critics and readers alike, quickly establishing itself as a New York Times bestselling epic fantasy trilogy celebrated for its exquisite prose and imaginative world-building."