"Around the world, black hand prints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grows dangerously low."This is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read and I enjoyed it immensely! It is the first book in a trilogy and introduces you to a beautiful and strange world. Making it all extremely believable, especially to someone with a love of fantasy.
The descriptions of the city Prague, in which the blue haired main character Karou lives, are heartbreakingly beautiful, making you want to pack your bags and move. All the settings are beautifully described however Liani Taylor doesn't bog you down in to much description that you forget what is going on.
The characters are quirky and individual. Each personality is fleshed out and real. Karou exhibits a kickass, kind and artistic attitude which is refreshing, easily likable and relatable. Who is backed up by the feisty, wise cracking and loyal Zuzana who is once described as "a tiny fairy. A rabid one that bites."
The romance is small and well-handled, not getting mushy or overshadowing the plot but neither being completely superfluous.
I would suggest this to anyone who loves fantasy, mythology or is wishing to dip a toe into the genre. I would recommend for readers aged 13+ as it does deal with small adult issues and the reality of war even if only in a fantasy setting. For anyone who is worried about the "Devils" mentioned in the blurb above, don't worry there are no devils or demons in this book.
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