Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter #2) by Laini Taylor (2012)
Overview
Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter #2) is a fantasy novel written by Laini Taylor and published in 2012. It is the second book in the Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy and is set in a world of angels, chimaera, humans, and an ever-changing war between the species. The story follows the journey of Karou, an art student in Prague and a chimaera, as she discovers her true identity and destiny. Karou battles the angelic forces with her newfound strength and courage, and ultimately learns that love is the only way to save the world from destruction.
Plot Summary
Karou is a mysterious young art student in Prague, who also happens to be a chimaera, a creature that is part human, part animal. She has been sent on missions for her mysterious father, who is a seraph, or angel. After a powerful encounter with the angel Akiva, Karou discovers the truth about her identity and the world she inhabits. She learns that she is the daughter of the Wishmonger, a seraph who was exiled to Earth centuries ago. Karou’s newfound knowledge reveals that she is the key to unlocking a powerful wish-granting magic and to ending the war between the chimaera and the angels. She embarks on a dangerous mission to save her people and to stop the angels from destroying the world.
Karou and Akiva form an unlikely bond as they travel through the realms, gathering allies and fighting against the angelic forces. Along the way, they discover a hidden history of love between their two races. As they battle the angelic forces, they also battle their feelings for each other, and ultimately learn that love is the only way to save the world from destruction. In the end, Karou and Akiva must sacrifice everything to break the cycle of violence and war.
Interesting Facts
- The book was written by New York Times bestselling author, Laini Taylor. Taylor is best known for her unique writing style and her ability to create vivid, imaginative worlds and characters.
- The book was written as a modernized version of classic fairy tales. Taylor’s version of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast is told through the story of Karou and Akiva.
- The book was inspired by the author’s own experience. Taylor drew from her own experience of travelling through Europe to create the vivid and detailed world in the novel.
- The book has been translated into several languages. It has been translated into Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Japanese.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main plot of Days of Blood and Starlight?
The main plot of Days of Blood and Starlight follows Karou, a chimaera, as she discovers her true identity and her destiny to save the world from destruction. She embarks on a dangerous mission to save her people and to stop the angels from destroying the world. Along the way, she and Akiva, an angel, form an unlikely bond and discover a hidden history of love between their two races. In the end, Karou and Akiva must sacrifice everything to break the cycle of violence and war. - What inspired the book?
The book was inspired by Laini Taylor’s own experience of travelling through Europe. She drew from her own experiences to create the vivid and detailed world in the novel. - What languages is the book available in?
The book is available in several languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Japanese.