Daughter of the Blood: Black Jewels, Book 1
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B003FOOG08 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 409 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Amazing stories and writing with some seriously dark subjects" according to A. Ludwig. I put in Explicit Sexual Content not because there are sex scenes but because there are some really touchy sex-related subjects in these books. Be aware--these are NOT erotica or even romantica. Incredibly well-written, but touching on child abuse, rape, slavery, and a WHOLE slew of other landmines. This is true of most, if not all, of her writing. If you aren't mature enough (or you don't thin. "Love all of the Black Jewel Series" according to O'Doherty Family. Love all of the Black Jewel Series, I actually purchased them at this time for my sister as a Christmas gift. My sister had read the first Love all of the Black Jewel Series Love all of the Black Jewel Series, I actually purchased them at this time for my sister as a Christmas gift. My sister had read the first 3 but hadn't had the opportunity to read any of the others so I purchased the entire series for her. She loved the first 3, I'm sure this one will be no different. These books are definitely not for the kindhearted and I would describe them as dark and distu. but hadn't had the opportunity to read any of the others so I purchased the entire series for her. She loved the first Love all of the Black Jewel Series Love all of the Black Jewel Series, I actually purchased them at this time for my sister as a Christmas gift. My sister had read the first 3 but hadn't had the opportunity to read any of the others so I purchased the entire series for her. She loved the first 3, I'm sure this one will be no different. These books are definitely not for the kindhearted and I would describe them as dark and distu. , I'm sure this one will be no different. These books are definitely not for the kindhearted and I would describe them as dark and distu. Fantastic series This first book in the Black Jewels series captures your mind and heart and doesn't let go. The world building is remarkable, both hauntingly beautiful and soul chuningly repellent. The first time I read the initial trilogy I finished the last page, sat in stunned stillness for a few moments then began at the beginning and read straight through again. I had never done that before and I have bee
But this new ruler is young, and very susceptible to influence and corruption. The Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the arrival of a new Queen. And now, enemies begin a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, and the destiny of an entire world is at stake.
If you like Anne Rice or Laurell K. She refuses to leave Terreille, risking herself to protect or heal other victims of violence. Her power is hidden; her family believes her mad. Within the Blood (a race of magic-users), women rule and men serve, but tradition has been corrupted so that women enslave men, who seek to destroy their oppressors. He cannot protect her outside Hell, where he rules. Bishop's child heroine, Jaenelle, is destined to rule the Blood, if she can reach adulthood. But her protagonists are compelling, sympathetic characters who overcome terrible adversity. Can Daemon, Saetan's estranged son, keep her safe from the machinations of the evil High Priestess? Or will he lose his battle to control his destructive urges and endanger her? Readers may find some aspects of Bishop's world confusing; not least that most of the good guys live in Hell. Saetan, High Lord of Hell and most powerful o