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Anne Bishop's debut novel is a complete delight. It's a high fantasy that plays with the conventions with its cast of demons and the lords and ladies of Hell as sympathetic protagonists. Intricate plotting, fascinating characters, high drama, and dark magic combine for a powerful, riveting read. And while normally I'm not particularly enamored with trilogies -- this installment stands on its own quite well, by the way -- in this case I can't wait to see what Bishop does with the next book.
—Charles de Lint
Library Journal
The prophecy of a coming Queen destined to shake the foundations of the Dark Kingdom heralds a war of intrigue and Machiavellian politics as three rivals seek control over the innocent young girl fated to ascend to greatness. Lavishly sensual and overtly erotic, Bishop's fantasy debut features a richly detailed world based on a reversal of standard genre clichs of light and darkness. Fans of Tanith Lee's Flat Earth series may appreciate this adults-only series opener. Large libraries may want to consider for their fantasy collections.
From the Publisher
“[The Black Jewels] series...has long been celebrated for its dark sensuality and focus on female characters....they remain crucial foundations of the romantasy genre and paved the way for what followed.”—Paste Magazine
Praise for Daughter of the Blood
“A terrific writer...the more I read, the more excited I became because of the freshness of [her] take on the usual high fantasy setting, the assurance of [her] language, all the lovely touches of characterization that [she slips] in so effortlessly.”—Charles de Lint
“Darkly mesmerizing...[a] fascinating, dark world.”—Locus
“Lavishly sensual...a richly detailed world based on a reversal of standard genre cliches.”—Library Journal
“Vividly painted...dramatic, erotic, hope-filled.”—Lynn Flewelling
“Intense...erotic, violent, and imaginative. This one is white-hot.”—Nancy Kress
“A uniquely realized fantasy filled with vibrant colors and rich textures. A wonderful new voice, Ms. Bishop holds us spellbound from the very first page.”—RT Book Reviews
“Mystical, sensual, glittering with dark magic.”—Terri Windling, coeditor of The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror
“Dark, morbid, sinister, and yet it holds you completely fascinated and spellbound by its beauty...One of the most original and readable books in the fantasy genre.”—The 11th Hour
