'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . PhĂŠdre and Joscelinâs story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' - Olivie Blake
The second book in the Kushiel's Legacy trilogy, Kushielâs Chosen by Jacqueline Carey is a sweeping fantasy of romance, luxuriance and intrigue â perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Temptress. Traitor. Tormentor.
Phèdre was trained as a spy, courtesan and strategist under her tutorâs watchful eye. He also saw sheâd been touched by the god Kushielâs dart, chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one. Above all, he taught Phèdre to observe and analyse â skills that may yet save her life.
Once before, Phèdre sacrificed everything to save her country, but the gods still cast a shadow over her land. For while their young queen is beloved by her people, traitors remain. Those who want others on the throne and arenât done with schemes for power and revenge. To do her duty, Phèdre must again leave her homeland â only to uncover an earth-shattering plot. One masterminded by the one person she canât deny. . .
âKushielâs Chosen is elegant, intricate, sensual, and captivatingâ - Robert Jordan, author of The Wheel of Time series
âMs Careyâs alternate Renaissance period is perfectionâ - Romantic Times
âA great love story, intense spirituality, high eroticism, and lots of adventure, intrigue and swordplayâ -Booklist starred review
Start the journey with Kushielâs Dart, and finish with Kushielâs Avatar.