Kushiel's Chosen

By: Jacqueline Carey

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. The inhabiting race rose from the seed of angels and men, and they live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. Phèdre nó Delaunay was sold into indentured servitude as a child. Her bond was purchased by a nobleman, the first to recognize that she is one pricked by Kushiel's Dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. He trained Phèdre in the courtly arts and the talents of the bedchamber---and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.

When she stumbled upon a plot that threatened the very foundations of her homeland, she gave up almost everything she held dear to save it. She survived, and lived to have others tell her story, and if they embellished the tale with fabric of mythical splendor, they weren't far off the mark. The hands of the gods weigh heavily upon Phèdre's brow, and they are not finished with her. While the young queen who sits upon the throne is well loved by the people, there are those who believe another should wear the crown...and those who escaped the wrath of the mighty are not yet done with their schemes for power and revenge.

©2008 Jacqueline Carey (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"There is seemingly something for everyone here: a great love story, intense spirituality, high eroticism, and lots of adventure, intrigue, and swordplay." ( Booklist Starred Review)
"Reminiscent of the best efforts of Tanith Lee and Anne Rice.... Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)

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What did you love best about Kushiel's Chosen?

Plot twists

What did you like best about this story?

The evolution of the characters

What does Anne Flosnik bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Voice is pleasant

Any additional comments?

My daughter in law recommended the series....thank you Melissa!

Narrator makes the world shine

read the first book over 13yrs ago. was a tedious read. but after listening to first audio. narrator has me craving to hear more ... well done

Love

Absolutely absolutely love Jacqueline Carey with her novels. They are the best love reading and listening.

Finally more fantasy!

I enjoyed the second, book more I like more fantasy in a tale as this, that talks about all these unique Gods. I feel the author has a great ability in setting the scene and describing the atmosphere and characters. This book has betrayal, blind trust, stubborn determination, and true love of course.

I love this series and have read it many times.

This is more than a romance with a swooning woman. The lead character is strong yet afraid and makes mistakes.