Kushiel's Scion
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Imriel de la Courcel's birth parents are history's most reviled traitors, but his adoptive parents, the Comtesse Phedre and the warrior-priest Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions. Stolen, tortured and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood; third in line for the throne in a land that revels in art, beauty and desire. It is a court steeped in deeply laid conspiracies---and there are many who would see the young prince dead. Some despise him out of hatred for his mother, Melisande, who nearly destroyed the entire realm in her quest for power. Others because they fear he has inherited his mother's irresistible allure---and her dangerous gifts. As he comes of age, plagued by unwanted desires, Imriel shares their fears. When a simple act of friendship traps Imriel in a besieged city where the infamous Melisande is worshiped as a goddess and where a dead man leads an army, the Prince must face his greatest test: to find his true self.
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Color me impressed! This book alone outshines the first trilogy, and I'm not even insulting the prequels.
Imriel's complex character and inner battles drew me in, making me emotionally invested in his transformative journey. The politics were engaging, and I can't wait to see the loose ends unravel in the sequels. The electric attraction between Imriel and Sidonie promises thrilling excitement based on their dynamic.
Series
3 primary booksImriel's Trilogy is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2006 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.
