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Kushiel’s Chosen (Phèdre’s Trilogy, #2)

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Fantasy Romance Fiction

by Jacqueline Carey

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4.31 (28.6K ratings)
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description 678 pages

Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 28.6K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 678 pages.

About Kushiel's Chosen

Mighty Kushiel, of rod and wealLate of the brazen portalsWith blood-tipp'd dart a wound unhealedPricks the eyen of chosen mortalsThe land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. The inhabiting race rose from the seed of angels and men, and they live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt.Phèdre nó Delaunay was sold into indentured servitude as a child. Her bond was purchased by a nobleman, the first to recognize that she is one pricked by Kushiel's Dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. He trained Phèdre in the courtly arts and the talents of the bedchamber—and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze.When she stumbled upon a plot that threatened the very foundations of her homeland, she gave up almost everything she held dear to save it. She survived, and lived to have others tell her story, and if they embellished the tale with fabric of mythical splendor, they weren't far off the mark.The hands of the gods weigh heavily upon Phèdre's brow, and they are not finished with her. While the young queen who sits upon the throne is well loved by the people, there are those who believe another should wear the crown... and those who escaped the wrath of the mighty are not yet done with their schemes for power and revenge.Cover art by John Jude Palencar

Detail Value
Author Jacqueline Carey
Published 2002
Pages 678
Genres Fantasy, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 4.31 / 5.00
Total Ratings 28,621

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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28.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.31, Kushiel's Chosen is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Kushiel's Chosen?

Kushiel's Chosen is categorized as Fantasy, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Kushiel's Chosen worth reading?

Based on 28.6K reader ratings, Kushiel's Chosen has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Kushiel's Chosen?

Kushiel's Chosen has 678 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Kushiel's Chosen?

Kushiel's Chosen was written by Jacqueline Carey. It was first published in 2002.

What is the ISBN for Kushiel's Chosen?

The ISBN-13 for Kushiel's Chosen is 9780765345040.0.

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