This is the fifth book in the Kushiel’s Legacy series, and is the weakest so far. Happily, the one that follows, Kushiel’s Mercy, totally redeems the story, and makes the world come alive again. So you have to read this one, so that you don’t lose your place in the story.

Having just reviewed Kushiel’s Scion, I shall keep this short. The book is essentially a continuation of the previous one, following Imriel as he wrestles with the conflicting dictates of duty and love. There’s more duty, war, sex and intrigue.

It was another book I absolutely devoured.