Reviews
Praise for Kushiel’s Avatar
“Think Anne Rice’s Exit to Eden crossed with J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.”—The Romantic Times
“The promise of Kushiel’s Dart, the first volume of Carey’s immense trilogy set in a skewed Renaissance world, is more than realized in this splendid conclusion….Effortlessly rich in adventurous incident, with a huge cast of well-defined characters, this poignant and robust story will appeal to both fantasy lovers and fans of erotic fiction.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for the Kushiel’s Legacy series
“A very sophisticated fantasy, intricately plotted and a fascinating read.” —Robert Jordan
“Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. A tangled web of politics and desire … A modern classic. Phédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow.” —Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author
“A beautifully written story and a gem of a fantasy novel.” —The Associated Press
“A rollicking great adventure.”—Charlie Jane Anders, io9
“Making a marvelous debut, Carey spins a breathtaking epic starring an unflinching yet poignantly vulnerable heroine.”
—Booklist, starred review
“With her provocative debut novel, Jacqueline Carey introduces herself as an extraordinarily talented writer…Ms. Carey weaves an exquisite tapestry of politics, intrigue, history, magic, desire and fate into a breathtaking epic that will captivate readers.” —Romantic Times, Top Pick/Gold Medal, 4½ stars
“Jacqueline Carey astonishes with her first novel…sexy and sometimes shocking, if you don’t mind your eyeballs popping out every couple of chapters, this is a swell tale.” —The Detroit Free Press
“Compulsively readable…a saga worthy of the field’s best writer on such a scale, George R. R. Martin. It’s an astonishing debut.” —Locus
“The highly distinctive voice of the protagonist, Phedre, captured me within the first few pages of the novel and held me spellbound….This is a stunning debut novel.” —Juliet Marillier
