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  • Written by: Jacqueline Carey
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 25 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)

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Kushiel's Justice

Written by: Jacqueline Carey
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's Summary

Imriel de la Courcel's blood parents are history's most reviled traitors, while his adoptive parents, Phedre and Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions. Stolen, tortured, and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood, third in line for the throne in a land that revels in beauty, art, and desire.

After a year abroad to study at university, Imriel returns from his adventures a little older and somewhat wiser. But perhaps not wise enough. What was once a mere spark of interest between himself and his cousin Sidonie now ignites into a white-hot blaze. But from commoner to peer, the whole realm would recoil from any alliance between Sidonie, heir to the throne, and Imriel, who bears the stigma of his mother's misdeeds and betrayals. Praying that their passion will peak and fade, Imriel and Sidonie embark on an intense, secret affair.

Blessed Elua founded Terre d'Ange and bestowed one simple precept to guide his people: Love as thou wilt. When duty calls, Imriel honors his role as a member of the royal family by leaving to marry a lovely, if merely sweet, Alban princess. By choosing duty over love, Imriel and Sidonie may have unwittingly trespassed against Elua's law. But when dark powers in Alba, who fear an invasion by Terre d'Ange, seek to use the lovers' passion to bind Imriel, the gods themselves take notice.

Before the end, Kushiel's justice will be felt in heaven and on earth.

©2008 Jacqueline Carey (P)2009 Tantor

What the critics say

"Superbly crafted...unforgettable.... Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)
"Another stunner in the Kushiel series." ( Booklist)

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Starts off great but then gets exhausting slow and boring

In the last book he was a boy of 10 years old freed from slavers who did unspeakable acts upon him.
This book starts off with him now 19 years old and having survived a war. He falls in love with the most least likely person, but with the Queen having already promised him to marry for alliance and him trying to keep his word & being nothing like his biological mother he did his duty.

The first half of the book was intriguing enough and flows well but then when he goes on a quest to get revenge it’s extremely hard to keep going the book just drags on & on.

The entire storyline of the religious sects basically Christianity & Judaism is not interesting, I read fantasy books to escape the horrors of our current news of religious wars where the innocent are the ones who pay with their lives. I’m apprehensive about going into the next book as I feel this storyline will continue into the next book!

The ending was okay but it takes to long to get there!

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Love the author, good book.

I like the authors first trilogy best. I also preferred the voice styling of the first audiobook series as well. The story was compelling though and it was an enjoyable way to pass the time while sewing.

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Justice

Great story. The vastness of both the world and the human journey makes this story (this entire series) transcend the norm of the fantasy genre.

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