A captivating fantasy novel that follows Karou, a blue-haired art student in Prague who secretly moves between two worlds. Raised by chimaera, she balances her human life with mysterious errands in a realm of magic and monsters. Her encounters with Akiva, a brooding angel, unravel secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about herself, igniting a forbidden romance set against an ancient war. Blending myth, romance, and richly imagined world-building, this story explores identity, loyalty, and the struggle to belong.
Pages: 448
Publication Year: 2012
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Original Language: English
Author: Laini Taylor
Intended Age: Young Adults, fantasy and romance readers
