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    <body><![CDATA[With the expectations Kushiel's Dart gave me, I might have been worried that Kushiel's Chosen wouldn't match up. I wasn't, but I wouldn't have needed to be anyway. I loved this book just as much as the first one. Everything I've said about how it's not for everyone still stands (see my <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27396293">first review</a>)...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27396295">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Second astonishing book in the trilogy (or quintology?) of Kushiel's legacy featuring the anguisette Phedre, now the close confident of the newly minted Queen.<br/><br/>Phedre is a courtesan's daughter, born to one of the Houses of Night-Blooming Flowers as a result of an illicit union between a m...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/11765519">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Ed. Note the 2nd: On my third, more mature go around of thse books, I definitely wondered many times if the editors had a day off at Tor Fantasy when Carey's book went through the office. I will say that. About 100 pages of superfluous explanations and reptitions could have been cut out of the novel...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1392075">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[As with <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q=Kushiel's Dart" title="Kushiel's Dart">Kushiel's Dart</a>, this book suffers from Omniscient Bad Guy syndrome in the form of Melisande. This book is more intense than <em>Dart</em>, partly because the whole book can be devoted to the main plot and the author doesn't have to spend pages introducing the main characters. A friend of mine describ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5403767">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[In this engrossing adult fantasy tale, the fascinating Phèdre nó Delaunay fights to save her queen and country in a battle whose greatest weapon proves to be Phèdre herself. This sequel to Carey's accomplished debut novel, <em>Kushiel's Dart</em>, finds Phèdre, now Comtesse de Montrève, once again plying her skills as an <em>anguissette</em>--a courtesan for whom pain becomes pleasure--and her talents as a spy.  She uncovers a conspiracy of treason and murder and begins an adventure that takes her once more to distant lands in the company of an intriguing cast of characters--and a new confrontation with her old enemy, Melisande Shahrizai.<p> There's some evidence of haste in this novel: the writing is not always as tight and controlled as it was in <em>Kushiel's Dart</em>. Nevertheless, Carey's fans will certainly enjoy this return to Terre d'Ange, and those new to her work will find a satisfying combination of fantasy, sex, and adventure, as well as a smart and engaging heroine. <em>--Roz Genessee</em> </p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is hands-down one of my favorite books! The whole first trilogy is one I've read at least 3 or 4 times! Much more than a mere fantasy novel, these books explore human nature, passion, deceit, politics, and of course, love. Set in medieval pseudo-Europe (more specifically France, aka in the book...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/16515183">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I actually liked this book better than the first. The plot moved along at the perfect pace, Phedre's world gained even more depth, and the characters grew in ways I enjoyed. My only nitpick would be that Carey spends a little too much time telling us what we already know, reminding us about the fate...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/40917409">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was almost scared to read this, because I was just sure it wouldn't be able to measure up to Kushiel's Dart. If I'd known how wrong I was, I wouldn't have waited two months to pick it up! I probably won't be able to wait even a week to start the third one.<br/><br/>So often, books in a series ha...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/66322428">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Although I actually liked the first book of this series, I wasn't sure if I would read the second one or not.  It really had nothing to do with the writing itself, I just didn't know if I wanted to get into yet another sprawling fantasy series.  I read Kushiel's Dart in November and found myself won...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36825964">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I opened this book the instant I read the last page of Kushiel's Dart, not wanting to be left hanging.  One thing's for sure, I'm going to be really sad when I have to bid farewell to these characters (but it won't be today because I have in my possession Book 3), which I will go start as soon as I ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27804542">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Chosen (Tor, 2002)<br/><br/>Carey's second Kushiel novel may actually be better than the first, which is a welcome change from the second-novel slump one usually finds in trilogies. Phedre and Joscelin have been living happily in self-imposed exile after the events of t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/21086850">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[#2 in the Kushiel's Legacy fantasy series, loosely based on Renaissance Europe. Phèdre nó Delaunay returns to the City of Elua after the death of her adoptive father, Anafriel Delaunay, in the previous book and assumes her place among the peerage as the Comtesse de Montrève, wielding the title he...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6801772">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[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: <em>Love as thou wilt.</em><br/><br/>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&mdash;and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I really like this re-imagined universe. I can see the One God being selfish the way he is portrayed. I like the &quot;different&quot; spirituality that's all about love in all of its forms. It's interesting to observe the names for different nations, cities, characters and folklore, especially with...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6208744">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[In this engrossing adult fantasy tale, the fascinating Phèdre nó Delaunay fights to save her queen and country in a battle whose greatest weapon proves to be Phèdre herself. This sequel to Carey's accomplished debut novel, <em>Kushiel's Dart</em>, finds Phèdre, now Comtesse de Montrève, once again plying her skills as an <em>anguissette</em>--a courtesan for whom pain becomes pleasure--and her talents as a spy.  She uncovers a conspiracy of treason and murder and begins an adventure that takes her once more to distant lands in the company of an intriguing cast of characters--and a new confrontation with her old enemy, Melisande Shahrizai.<p> There's some evidence of haste in this novel: the writing is not always as tight and controlled as it was in <em>Kushiel's Dart</em>. Nevertheless, Carey's fans will certainly enjoy this return to Terre d'Ange, and those new to her work will find a satisfying combination of fantasy, sex, and adventure, as well as a smart and engaging heroine. <em>--Roz Genessee</em> </p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I liked this one a little better than the first, <em>Kushiel's Dart</em>.  The story of Phedre, a masochist trained as a spy, continues as she once again tries to save the throne of her country.<br/><br/>There were still a few S&amp;M scenes, but I don't think there were as many and I don't think they were qui...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5121878">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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