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Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, 1)
Laini Taylor
The first book in the New York Times bestselling epic fantasy trilogy by award-winning author Laini Taylor.
Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low. And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherworldly war.
Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages—not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.
When one of the strangers—beautiful, haunted Akiva—fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?
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Summary
The book follows the journey of Karou, who navigates her dual identity amidst a war between two worlds. The narrative discusses themes of love, identity, and the struggle between good and evil, beautifully captured in a fantastical setting.
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Closing Thoughts
Laini Taylor's magical prose invites readers to embark on a journey through a richly imagined world filled with complex characters and intricate plots, making it a must-read for fans of fantasy.