Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey

576 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

A decade of peace has passed in Terre D'Ange, the country founded by the god Elua. Since the world's most famous courtesan saved her queen from assassination, Phèdre n? Delauny has been enjoying a quiet life until a prophetic dream calls upon her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,347 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 90%
emotional 73%
tense 47%
challenging 45%
hopeful 36%
mysterious 32%
sad 23%
inspiring 15%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.33

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