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Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1)

Jacqueline Carey
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Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Jacqueline Carey

Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

1040

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Terre d'Ange • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey follows Phèdre nó Delaunay, a person chosen by destiny with a red mote in their eye symbolizing a divine mark. Raised in a land inspired by historical France, Phèdre navigates a world of intrigue, espionage, and complex relationships while uncovering secrets that could alter their nation's fate.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

85,085 ratings

74%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey is celebrated for its rich and intricate world-building, compelling characters, and unique blend of fantasy and politics. Reviewers praise its evocative prose and depth, though some note its slow pace and heavy themes may not appeal to all readers. The novel is lauded for its originality, but its complexity can be challenging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1)?

Fans of Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey are likely to appreciate complex, character-driven fantasy with intricate world-building and mature themes. Readers who enjoy George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series or Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles will find similar depth and nuance in this captivating and richly detailed novel.

4.2

85,085 ratings

74%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1040

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Terre d'Ange • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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