Jaqueline Carey

Kushiel 2

Kushiel's Chosen

lianna

Jacqueline Carey

Kushiel's Chosen (Kushiel's Legacy)

Annabella

Evil Lizzard

A wonderful continuation. I adore all the intrigue, the tension between the characters, the descriptions of the landscapes, fashion, languages and customs of the various cultures, the religions and rituals… loved it all. I also love how unapologetically and explicitly bisexual the main character is. (And many others also.) So refreshing! Not a gay panic in sight - she loves and longs for whomever intrigues her, and that is all there is to it. 

If you loved the first book, you will love this one also! Jacqueline Carey is a masterful storyteller. I will most definitely read the third book of the trilogy too, and live in this fascinating world for a bit longer.

A grudging 3.5 stars. A good story and good characters even if it took 3432423 years to read

Erica

I think that the time I took reading this book is the longest span over any novel I’ve ever read before. (Unless you count the ones I never finished.) Between work and school and other novels I read in the middle, I wasn’t sure I’d ever finish it! But I’m glad I did. Now, having completed two Kushiel novels in a row, I need a break. Though, I must say, the deep-set political intrigue is brilliant!

Oliver Magnanimous

Jennifer S

Aubrey Hicks

The Rabid Geek

altlovesbooks

Barbara

Nikki Milton

Mélissa

Shannon Cooper

Jeff James

A.L.L.

Phedre no Delaunay, now ruler of her people, faces new challenges, including court intrigues, factions out to remove her from her throne, the return of the ruthless Melisande Sharizai, and a conspiracy that could destroy all humankind.

Shay Henrion

Rachael Wiseman 

Katie Ravenwood

Sierra Salman

This wonderful novel is a sensuous fantasy of sacrifice and conspiracy, which will be loved by fans of George R. R. Martin and Sylvia Day alike. Phèdre has been trained as a skilled spy, courtesan and strategist under her tutor's watchful eye. He was the first to see she'd been touched by the god Kushiel's dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. And above all, Phèdre was taught to observe, remember, and analyze, skills that may yet save her life. Once before, Phèdre gave up everything she held dear to save her homeland, but the gods wishes still cast a shadow over her. For while their young queen is well-loved by her people, there are some who believe other heads should wear the crown. It seems factions who previously escaped the wrath of the mighty are not yet done with schemes for power and revenge. To protect and serve, Phèdre must once again leave her beloved homeland. She will meet old friends and new enemies . . . and uncover an earth-shattering plot masterminded by the one person she cannot deny. Kushiel's Dart, the first in this trilogy, won the Locus Award for Best First Novel. It also won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Fantasy.

Xavier Roy

Samantha Armstrong

Mahit

Amy Troschinetz

Kushiel's Chosen Kushiel 2

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