The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop

The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness

The Black Jewels #1-3

Anne Bishop

1204 pages first pub 2003 (view editions)

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For readers drawn to dark, sensual fantasy about power’s seductive corruption and the razor-thin line between dominion and devotion. Ideal if you crave medium-paced, emotionally intense narratives with lush, ritual-laden worldbuilding, morally gray characters, and erotic gothic atmosphere.

Description

Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions.Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell ...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 1,421 reviews

Moods

dark: 95%

adventurous: 75%

emotional: 68%

tense: 58%

mysterious: 43%

challenging: 31%

sad: 29%

hopeful: 14%

inspiring: 14%

funny: 9%

reflective: 7%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
80% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

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