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Amber
Nov 05, 2012 rated it really liked it
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This is a masterful blend of fantasy, political intrigue, and adventure that could be read over and over again easily. Each time I imagine the reader would find a new aspect to marvel at.

I originally found this on NPR’s Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Book List and it was doubly recommended by a friend. I'm now on the third book in the series and it just gets more and more fascinating, although I keep thinking back to the first and thinking it was my favorite. When you first read it, the id ...more
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Erin
May 04, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: epic-fantasy, vaginal-fantasy, fantasy, favorites, historical-fantasy, books-to-buy
The world of this book is rich and expansive. Carey's vivid and well thought out descriptions leave you with the feeling that you have been dropped into a vibrant, living world that existed before you knew about it and will continue to live on after you leave it. You can't ask for more when it comes to world building. The characters are intriguing, diverse and fully formed. The main character, Phedre, is someone you root for. She is clever and strong and fights for what she wants and that is ref ...more
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Jul 29, 2017 rated it really liked it
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Kate
Aug 26, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: favorites, kindle
Natasha Curulli
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May 29, 2013 marked it as to-read
Ben George
Dec 22, 2013 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Nov 13, 2015 rated it really liked it
Gabby Gonzalez
May 12, 2016 marked it as wishlist  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy
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Mar 23, 2020 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Feb 23, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Jan 23, 2022 marked it as to-read
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