Title: Solid Fantasy with an Adult Twist
Product review: I really enjoyedDaughter of the Blood (Black Jewels, Book 1). Anne Bishop takes characters that fit classic archetypes and twists them just slightly to fit the world she's created. I found myself buying into the world Bishop created and getting absorbed in the trials of her characters.I also appreciated the adult themes in the book, how sex and the politics of sex play a key role without becoming vulgar or detracting from the story. The power exchange themes throughout the book are refreshing to see in such a "positive" way in mainstream publishing, with male characters (with exceptions) serving their female rulers.It has been a long time since I found myself so consumed by a fantasy world. I'd buy this book if you enjoy magical fantasy, power politics on an epic scale, and the idea that there's nothing wrong with making a slave out of a powerful man--or serving a powerful woman.
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