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So many excellent reviews of this novel that there is no need to rehash the plot(s) and characters. Suffice to say, most people either loved this book for the political intrigue, intricate world-building, well-drawn characters, sex and bondage, or they hated it for the purple language and overdone angst of the main character. I happen to be one of the former - I enjoyed this book immensely, although there were times that I wanted to slap Phedre for some of the stupid stuff she pulled and cause h
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Not for the faint of heart or the impatient reader. Definitely worth the journey! If you enjoying plotting, scheming, complex plots then this story is for you. It does have a lot of illicit sexual scenes, that get pretty intense but they are important to the world building and the overall plot. This is one of those stories that evokes real emotion from the reader, you hate certain characters and feel great empathy for others.
The book was slow to start and it took me real grit to stick with it, ...more
The book was slow to start and it took me real grit to stick with it, ...more
I’d like to thank Olga for turning me on to this series. This was the first fantasy novel I’ve read that didn’t have any magic in it, though it does have a supernatural aspect. The plot is centered around a courtesan who gets herself wrapped up in political intrigue, and the world reflects a mix of ancient, dark ages, and renaissance Europe.
Feb 14, 2009
Carolynn (Molly.Groot) Evans
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The Flooze
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Denise
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Mary
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Yz the Whyz
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Nov 14, 2012
Marla
marked it as maybe
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