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Kushiel's Avatar

By: Jacqueline Carey
Narrated by: Jessica Whittaker
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Publisher's Summary

'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . Phédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six

The triumphant conclusion to this trilogy, Kushiel’s Avatar by Jacqueline Carey is a sumptuous fantasy of defiance and redemption – perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Desire. Duty. Death.

Phèdre has lain with princes and pirate kings, battled a wicked temptress, and saved two nations. But Joscelin has remained her loyal swordsman throughout. Chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one, Phèdre’s nature is tortuous to them both. Yet Joscelin has never forsaken his vow: to protect and serve, even if her plans push his pledge to its limit.

For Phèdre can’t abandon her friend, Hyacinthe, who bargained with gods to spare her life. She’s long sought the key to free him from eternal servitude – even if this means her death. This now takes Phèdre and Joscelin to a distant court where madness reigns and souls are used as currency. But they’ll also find a power so mighty that none dare speak its name . . .

‘Effortlessly rich . . . with a huge cast of well-defined characters’ - Publishers Weekly
‘An emotionally charged tale seasoned with explicit scenes of love and sacrifice’ - Romantic Times
‘A savoury feast for mind and heart’ - Booklist starred review

Start the journey with Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey.

©2011 Jacqueline Carey (P)2023 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

Critic Reviews

"Carey dismantles standard notions of both magic and mortality to produce a long, complex saga worthy of the field’s best writer on such a scale, George R. R. Martin." (Locus)

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Fictional masterpiece by Jacqueline Carey. Brilliant reading by Jessica Whittaker bringing all the characters to life.

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A Great End to the Series

Once you've read one, you have to read them all. A great story and a wonderfully dark ending to the series. Just as you thought they couldn't endure worse. The narration is spot on. Highly recommend.

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It grew deeper and deeper in the last, my heart was stretched and torn apart and nourished in ways I didn't even know we're possible with a book.

Wow. Just wow.

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Amazing end to series, this is a highly recommended listen! Fantastic narration with a very compelling story.

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