Days of Blood & Starlight

Days of Blood & Starlight is the second book in Laini Taylor's highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy, continuing the epic fantasy saga of Karou, a young woman who discovers she is a resurrected chimaera named Madrigal. Now in the land of Eretz, Karou is forced to use her unique resurrection abilities to rebuild the chimaera army, making them stronger and more formidable, to fight against the seraphim who destroyed her people. The story delves deep into themes of identity, war, love, and immense loss, as Karou grapples with her past, her present responsibilities, and her complicated feelings for Akiva, the angel she loves but whose people are her enemies. This book is significantly darker and more violent than its predecessor, exploring the brutal realities of war and betrayal, including an attempted sexual assault. It is best suited for mature young adult readers aged 14 and up due to its intense content and complex moral dilemmas.