Carey, J. (2008). Kushiel's mercy. Boston: Grand Central Publishing.

11/24/08 to 12/04/08
****
This concludes Carey's Imriel trilogy. I had some problems with previous novels in the series. I found Imriel immature and annoying. By this book Imriel has grown up. He is mature, thoughtful, and insightful. The story involves yet another overwhelming threat to the realm, and in this book, a threat to Sidonie as well. Yet despite the fact that Imriel had to rescue her, Sidonie was never portrayed as the defenseless heroine. Instead she was as active and intelligent as ever. Brava, Carey!