Jacqueline Carey weaves an alternative medieval universe. Her main character Phedre is a courtesan and spy who works for her master Anafiel Delauney to discover who is scheming for the throne of Terre D'Ange.

People who love epic fantasy...and/or kinky romance novels.

The mythology and legend that Carey has created behind her world of Terre D'Ange is truly unique. She weaved legend and belief deftly into the story itself. I wished I could have heard more of that.

I didn't really like the main character, and with first-person narration 901 pages is a long time to stick with someone you just don't really like. I'm all for fantasy epics, but this book felt way too long.

Take a break from fantasy for a while. Two-thirds in I wasn't interested in reading any of the other books in the series, but the final battle scenes made me think twice.

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