Loved itit's a second I do want to give a nod to crucial's chosen which was a fantastic Sequel. I think I even love the second book more because it has more of like a pirate element and involves a certain Trope that I particularly love in books
Kushiel's chosen (2002)
Others: Overwhelmingly positive - ISBN:
- 9780765345042
- Length:
- 702 pages
Genres: fantasy
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