Kushiel's Avatar
2003 • 772 pages
Ratings39
Average rating4.1
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Ratings39
Average rating4.1
The triumphant conclusion to this trilogy, Kushiel’s Avatar by Jacqueline Carey is a sumptuous fantasy of defiance and redemption – perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. 'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . Phédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' Olivie Blake Desire. Duty. Death. Phèdre has lain with princes and pirate kings, battled a wicked temptress, and saved two nations. Joscelin has remained her loyal swordsman throughout. Chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one, Phèdre’s nature is tortuous to them both. Yet Joscelin has never forsaken his vow: to protect and serve, even if her plans push his pledge to its limit. For Phèdre can’t abandon her friend, Hyacinthe, who bargained with gods to spare her life. She’s long sought the key to free him from eternal servitude – even if it means her death. This now takes Phèdre and Joscelin to a distant court where madness reigns and souls are used as currency. But they’ll also find a power so mighty that none dare speak its name . . . ‘Effortlessly rich . . . with a huge cast of well-defined characters’ Publishers Weekly ‘An emotionally charged tale seasoned with explicit scenes of love and sacrifice’ Romantic Times ‘A savoury feast for mind and heart’ Booklist starred review Start the journey with Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey.
Series
3 primary books5 released booksPhèdre's Trilogy is a 4-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Jacqueline Carey.
Series
9 primary books10 released booksKushiel's Universe is a 10-book series with 9 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Jacqueline Carey.
Series
6 primary books7 released booksKushiel's Legacy is a 7-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Jacqueline Carey.
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Absolutely marvelous, but exhausting to read. It's so long, and so much of it is emotionally intense, that I feel worn out!
Full review at SFF Book Review.
I cannot stress enough how much I loved Kushiel's Dart. The second book already was a let-down because there was very little of what made the first book so great. Phèdre's exceptional gift is nothing new anymore, neither is the world Jacqueline Carey has created - magnificent as it may be.
In this novel, I was very happy to get to know the character of Imriel. He lifted the entire story for me. But there was even less of the great things from the previous volumes. Almost no Melisande, almost no Hyacinthe, and way too much travelling.
I'd recommend reading it if you absolutely have to know how certain plot threads are resolved. But as the trilogy goes, it has been getting worse and worse for me. I honestly hope that in the Imriel trilogy, Jacqueline Carey has an actual story to tell, not just a world to travel around in...
Much like the previous two books in the trilogy, intermittent political intrigue, violence, and sex, but no pirates this time. Fairly obvious story line - I saw the end coming and I had to take a break half way through, but managed to finish it.
