“A very sophisticated fantasy, intricately plotted and a fascinating read.” —Robert Jordan

“The novel is beautiful and carnal in a way that few American productions allow themselves to be, and it would be fascinating to bring something so intelligent, ethereal, and unapologetically sexual to the screen.” —TIME

“A beautifully written story and a gem of a fantasy novel.” —The Associated Press

“This brilliant and daring debut catapults Carey immediately into the top rank of fantasy novelists.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“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

“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

Praise for the Kushiel’s Legacy trilogy

“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