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Kushiel's Avatar (Phèdre's Trilogy, #3)

Jacqueline Carey
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Kushiel's Avatar (Phèdre's Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Jacqueline Carey

Kushiel's Avatar (Phèdre's Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

702

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Terre d'Ange • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey follows the journey of Phèdre nó Delaunay, a courtesan and spy, as she seeks to rescue her childhood friend and uncover the mysteries of a dangerous prophecy. This final installment in the Kushiel's Legacy series explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and destiny amid a richly detailed fantasy world.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

39,319 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Avatar is praised for its complex characters, immersive world-building, and mature themes. Readers appreciate the intricately woven plot and Carey's rich prose. However, some find the pacing uneven and the detailed erotic content divisive. Overall, it captivates fans of dark, epic fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kushiel's Avatar (Phèdre's Trilogy, #3)?

Readers who enjoy complex, dark fantasy with themes of political intrigue, sensuality, and resilience will appreciate Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles will find the richly woven world and deep character development especially engaging.

4.6

39,319 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

702

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Terre d'Ange • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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