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Daughter of Smoke & Bone introduces Karou, a seemingly ordinary 17-year-old art student in Prague with an extraordinary secret: she was raised by chimaera, mythical creatures who send her on missions to collect teeth for unknown purposes. Her world is turned upside down when she encounters Akiva, a seraph from a warring angelic race, leading to a forbidden romance and the unraveling of a profound mystery about her own identity. This first book in a trilogy delves into themes of war, prejudice, love, and self-discovery, set against a richly imagined backdrop of both contemporary Prague and a fantastical parallel world. Parents should be aware of the mature themes, including violence, death, and a complex, intense romantic relationship, making it suitable for mature young adult readers.
Seventeen-year-old Karou, a lovely, enigmatic art student in a Prague boarding school, carries a sketchbook of hideous, frightening monsters--the chimaerae who form the only family she has ever known, in a unique fantasy by an award-winning author about forbidden love, an epic battle and hope for a world remade.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Karou's dual life in Prague and with the chimaera shape her identity?
2
Discuss the concept of 'good' and 'evil' in the war between the chimaera and seraphim. Are the lines clear?
3
What does Karou's relationship with Brimstone reveal about the nature of family, even when it's unconventional?
4
How does the forbidden love between Karou and Akiva challenge the established order of their worlds?
5
What role does memory play in understanding who we are, as seen through Karou's journey?
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