Title: The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness
Author: Anne Bishop
First published December 2, 2003
1204 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780451529015 (ISBN10: 0451529014)
Rating: 4.39
Overview
The seven deadly sins run rampant and Jim Heron is the only one who can save the souls of seven people from eternal damnation. But Jim’s no saint, his specialty is revenge and he’s never been one for redemption.
Fate intervenes when Jim becomes a fallen angel, suddenly charged with a mission that he can’t fail. Vin DiPietro has sold his soul to his business, but that all changes when he meets a captivating woman who makes him question everything.
With the help of a Harley-riding, self-professed savior and a fallen angel, Vin must redeem his own soul and win over the woman who has captured his heart.
About the Author
Anne Bishop resides in upstate New York, where she finds pleasure in gardening, music, and crafting eerie yet enchanting tales. She has authored more than twenty books, among them the prestigious Black Jewels Trilogy.
Her latest creation, the Others, is a unique take on urban dark fantasy. It’s a series that is sure to captivate readers with its creative twist.
Anne is a Crawford Award recipient for her outstanding work in the year 2000.
Editoral Review
Anne Bishop’s The Black Jewels Trilogy is a stunning and vivid fantasy series that is not to be missed. The series holds three books, Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, and Queen of the Darkness, that were first published in 1998, 1999, and 2000 respectively.
Bishop beautifully blends together the genres of fantasy, romance, and horror, creating a compelling universe filled with an array of characters that readers will fall in love with. The series is set in a world where magic reigns supreme, and the ruling class of witches and warlocks have a dark history of abuse and cruelty.
The main character, Jaenelle, is a young girl who possesses immense power and is the center of a prophecy that has the potential to bring great change to the realm. Throughout the series, we see Jaenelle grow and develop as she navigates the complex and dangerous world of magic and power.
Bishop’s writing is beautifully crafted and rich with detail, creating a fully realized world that immerses the reader from the first page. She handles the delicate balance between character and plot with ease, creating fully realized characters that are as realistic as they are magical.
The pacing of the series is excellent, moving the story forward with a sense of urgency that pulls the reader in. One of the most impressive aspects of the series is the way in which Bishop handles weighty themes such as trauma, abuse, and healing.
At its core, The Black Jewels Trilogy is a story about power and the consequences that come with it, but it is also a story about healing and finding strength in vulnerability. While these themes may be heavy, they are handled with grace and care, making the series a truly powerful and impactful read.
While the series is not without its flaws, such as some pacing issues in the third book, these flaws are minor in comparison to the overall strength of the series. The Black Jewels Trilogy is a must-read for fans of fantasy, romance, and horror, and an excellent example of what can be achieved in genre fiction when done right.
In conclusion, Anne Bishop’s The Black Jewels Trilogy is a marvelously crafted and emotionally rewarding series that is sure to entrance and delight readers. With a richly realized world, fully developed characters, and impactful themes, this series stands as an excellent example of what can be achieved in genre fiction.
The trilogy earns a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on its exceptional quality and well-crafted storytelling.
