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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Did not read.
Icky. Child prostitutes + pleasure/pain response at 7 years old
Icky. Child prostitutes + pleasure/pain response at 7 years old
Interesanti, par ko bija tās 1000 lpp, ja atklātu mīlas ainu te nebija, kaujas aprakstu te nebija, intrigas arī tika pārstāstītas post factum.
Ļoti jocīgs pasaules koncepts, īpaši ja sāk ar varones bērnību, kurā viņa apjauš, ka visu mūžu gribēs būt kalpotāja seksa dievietei.
Bet kaut kā lasīt uz priekšu gribējās, pavisam zemē metams teksts nav.
Ļoti jocīgs pasaules koncepts, īpaši ja sāk ar varones bērnību, kurā viņa apjauš, ka visu mūžu gribēs būt kalpotāja seksa dievietei.
Bet kaut kā lasīt uz priekšu gribējās, pavisam zemē metams teksts nav.
Grooming. Pedophile. Did some review reading and there's also rape as the story continues. Also was that incest that she watched at 14? Just a nope all around. Feels religious but in a gross obligation way.
Decided to try to keep going but I think DNF is still best. As I continued the MFC is promising to follow Naamah which is apparently a god of some type but according to Google it's a Hebrew demon or can mean lovely depending on context and use? I kept reading and I hate the French words thrown in, and then her "brother" tells his friend he can't afford the virgin price of his sister. This book is just gross at this point. I love the idea of a spy courtesan but maybe let's have that without the pedophilia and indentured servitude?
Some of my review research and summaries also mention when she starts the work there's one person that beats her and it's a blurred line between abuse and BDSM because MFC is a masochist because of her marked ability?
But also let's just study the cover for a second, she does not look like a person that enjoys being a courtesan she looks dejected.
Decided to try to keep going but I think DNF is still best. As I continued the MFC is promising to follow Naamah which is apparently a god of some type but according to Google it's a Hebrew demon or can mean lovely depending on context and use? I kept reading and I hate the French words thrown in, and then her "brother" tells his friend he can't afford the virgin price of his sister. This book is just gross at this point. I love the idea of a spy courtesan but maybe let's have that without the pedophilia and indentured servitude?
Some of my review research and summaries also mention when she starts the work there's one person that beats her and it's a blurred line between abuse and BDSM because MFC is a masochist because of her marked ability?
But also let's just study the cover for a second, she does not look like a person that enjoys being a courtesan she looks dejected.
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I honestly really loved this book. A great way to get your fix of 2000's political fantasy but finally one that is written by a woman. Truly a fantastic book, I highly recommend. The only reason it is four instead of five stars for me is probably just because of how often I had to double check the wiki about characters. The second book is coming in the mail next week and I am looking forward to reading it.
This book blew my damn mind. It was so, so good. An overwhelming amount of world building and names of people and places, but the plot and objectives were clear enough to follow. Phédre is such an incredibly complex main character. Her and her clan were all so well developed. Joscelin!!!! What an angel! He is an incredibly interesting and dynamic character, always at odds with his morals/oaths and heart. What a sweetie, for real. Hyacinthe too. I love a free spirit. Phédre, for all of the trouble she goes through, really has a solid group around her, and that warms my heart.
But for real this book has it all. I will be thinking about this one for a long time.
But for real this book has it all. I will be thinking about this one for a long time.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kushiel's Dart is an absolutely masterpiece and I will never be the same again. I put off reading it for a long time as it is a monster of a book - over 1000 pages. But Jacqueline Carey's writing is so beautiful
it carries you through this dense and complex story of a submissive masochist courtesan trained as a spy, who discovers a plot to overthrow her beloved home (set in an alternative-history France and Europe). Phedre is an exceptional character, Joscelin is wonderful, and I'm still devastated by [spoiler]. A new favourite for sure.
it carries you through this dense and complex story of a submissive masochist courtesan trained as a spy, who discovers a plot to overthrow her beloved home (set in an alternative-history France and Europe). Phedre is an exceptional character, Joscelin is wonderful, and I'm still devastated by [spoiler]. A new favourite for sure.
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced