Daughter of Smoke and Bone

The 10th anniversary edition of the first book in Laini Taylor's breathtaking fantasy trilogy

Remarkable and beautifully written . . . The opening volume of a truly original trilogy. GUARDIAN

Errand requiring immediate attention. Come.

The note was on vellum, pierced by the talons of the almost-crow that delivered it. Karou read the message. "He never says please," she sighed, but she gathered up her things.

When Brimstone called, she always came.

Karou leads a double life. On one side, she is a blue-haired, tattooed seventeen-year-old art student living in the enchanting streets of Prague. On the other, she is the errand-girl to Brimstone, a chimaera who is a father figure to her. Raised between the human world and the mysterious 'Elsewhere', Karou's life is filled with secrets. She collects teeth for Brimstone from unscrupulous hunters and murderers, never truly understanding the full purpose of these sinister errands. Her own origins are a mystery, leaving her feeling incomplete and yearning for answers.

Karou’s world turns upside down when black handprints start appearing on doorways around the world, scorched there by winged strangers who have slipped through a slit in the sky. As the doors to Elsewhere begin to close, Karou finds herself at a crossroads. She must choose between the safety and familiarity of her life in Prague and the perilous, war-torn world of Elsewhere, which might hold the key to understanding who she truly is.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a stunning blend of mystery, romance, and high fantasy, woven together with craft and eloquence. Laini Taylor's masterful storytelling introduces readers to a realm where magic and reality intertwine and where destinies are forged on the edge of a dangerous and enchanting precipice. Dive into the exquisite world of Karou and discover a tale that is both extraordinary and unforgettable.