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Kushiel's Justice

By: Jacqueline Carey
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Imriel de la Courcel's blood parents are history's most reviled traitors, while his adoptive parents, Phedre and 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 beauty, art, and desire.

After a year abroad to study at university, Imriel returns from his adventures a little older and somewhat wiser. But perhaps not wise enough. What was once a mere spark of interest between himself and his cousin Sidonie now ignites into a white-hot blaze. But from commoner to peer, the whole realm would recoil from any alliance between Sidonie, heir to the throne, and Imriel, who bears the stigma of his mother's misdeeds and betrayals. Praying that their passion will peak and fade, Imriel and Sidonie embark on an intense, secret affair.

Blessed Elua founded Terre d'Ange and bestowed one simple precept to guide his people: Love as thou wilt. When duty calls, Imriel honors his role as a member of the royal family by leaving to marry a lovely, if merely sweet, Alban princess. By choosing duty over love, Imriel and Sidonie may have unwittingly trespassed against Elua's law. But when dark powers in Alba, who fear an invasion by Terre d'Ange, seek to use the lovers' passion to bind Imriel, the gods themselves take notice.

Before the end, Kushiel's justice will be felt in heaven and on earth.

©2008 Jacqueline Carey (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Superbly crafted...unforgettable.... Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)
"Another stunner in the Kushiel series." ( Booklist)

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Another chapter to Imriel

I have read all the books preceding to this one. Carey is a detailed author so if at this point you haven't found that out or this is your first - beware. The story does not reveal itself in an hour and end in the next.
Carey weaves intricate lines of lineage, history, and associations to create another masterpiece.
The sensuality, the adventure, and dedication was wonderful. I felt like the listener literally grew up a little more with each of Imriel's years and experiences. I did also enjoy Simon Vance - just wait till Kushiel's Mercy to see his talent bloom even more.

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Pretty good

Justice is a good book, but there is very little of some of the characters I loved from the last book. There are some new, good characters though. This is not the best written book I've ever read and it drags a bit at times. Plus, the lead can be so whiney. Yes, you're a tragicly tortured boy... we get it. Despite this, there are some excellent scenes and the love story makes you root for the romance. All in all, worth the read if you've got nothing better to do.

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Is the book not showing up on audible app for you?

Loved the book. blah blah blah
ok. so I was finished reading book 4, and on to this(book 5)
and it wouldn't show the buy option on my audible app. I could buy all the other books in series, see reviews showing others have gotten this book.
It was devastating
but I figured a way. if you go to kindle or Amazon marketplace and look up this book, just pick the audible option. Thats what I did. If you're having trouble buying this, I hope this helps uou

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Disappointing

The narration of this story was wonderful, I love Simon Vance! But, even under his excellent narration, the story line was weak and inconsistent, sounding more like a shallow romance novel and much less like the intricate adventure stories that preceded it. This book was not nearly as interesting as the previous books, and in some parts was painfully predictable, cliche, and sappy. Phedre and Joscelin are barely a part of this story, with Phedre coming off more like Mary Poppins and Joscelin spouting an inane comment here and there in her wake. She has none of her whit or cunning and poor Joscelin has practically been neutered he's so bland and unimposing. And what happened to Hyacinthe! Why bring him into the story at all if you're not going to develop his character somewhat? It's just way more irritating than interesting, and it certainly doesn't help the story. It would have been better to leave out some of the characters, rather than water them down to a shadow of what they'd been in the previous books. What happened?



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One of my favorites!

I adore this series! I love the characters, the plot, the SEX! And Simon's voice is perfect for this story. Not for people who are faint at heart about love making though.

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The main character is a goofy fool.

The main character is a goofy fool. Was not impressed with his character or his personality and choices.

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I am addicted to this whole realm!!!

This is the fourth book I’ve read by this author, and I just cannot get enough.

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Yet another I could put down by Jacqueline Carey

The whole Kushiel series is worth the read and then some. This book in the series is one of my favorites.

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Epic story!

The epic of Imriel continues in new places with new intricate plots unfurling along the way. Vance gives a masterful performance as narrator, complementing Carey's engaging writing with a host of well crafted accents and inflections to form distinct and rich portrayals of the characters. A fantastic listen - just like the rest of the series.

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I love this series.

This book is always a pleasure to revisit. It's a solid build into the third.

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