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Synopsis
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?
Is Daughter of Smoke and Bone appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Fantasy with romantic elements and moderate fantasy violence; features a teen protagonist discovering her mysterious past and connection to monster-like beings. Some combat sequences and romantic tension appropriate for YA readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the mysterious art student protagonist uncovering secrets about her strange family and the hidden magical world she's connected to.