Reading order · 6 books · 2001 to 2008 · Set in Terre d'Ange
Kushiel Books in Order
The Kushiel novels are set in Terre d’Ange, an alternative Renaissance France founded by angels, where the guiding rule is to love as you will. The first trilogy follows Phèdre, a courtesan and spy; the second follows her foster son, Imriel.
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Series facts
- Books
- 6
- Published
- 2001 to 2008
- First book
- Kushiel's Dart
- Latest
- Kushiel's Mercy (2008)
- Setting
- Set in Terre d'Ange
The reading order
Every Kushiel book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
6 books · Set in Terre d'Ange
- 1Kushiel's Dart2001With Phèdre nó DelaunayPhèdre, sold into servitude as a child, is born with a scarlet mote in her eye that marks her as chosen by the angel Kushiel.Buy on Amazon
- 2Kushiel's Chosen2002With Phèdre nó DelaunayPhèdre sets out to find Melisande Shahrizai, the brilliant noblewoman who betrayed her country, and follows the trail to the city of La Serenissima.Buy on Amazon
- 3Kushiel's Avatar2003With Phèdre nó DelaunayPhèdre sets out to free her childhood friend from a terrible curse, and to find the missing son of her greatest enemy.Buy on Amazon
- 4Kushiel's Scion2006With Imriel de la CourcelImriel, the son of a notorious traitor, grows up in Phèdre’s household and goes to the university city of Tiberium to escape his mother’s shadow.Buy on Amazon
- 5Kushiel's Justice2007With Imriel de la CourcelImriel is married for political reasons to a princess of Alba, though he loves another woman.Buy on Amazon
- 6Kushiel's Mercy2008With Imriel de la CourcelImriel and Sidonie’s love threatens to tear the realm apart, and when a sorcerer’s spell enchants the city, Imriel undertakes a dangerous mission to win the right to marry her.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read Kushiel’s Dart, Kushiel’s Chosen and Kushiel’s Avatar, then Kushiel’s Scion, Kushiel’s Justice and Kushiel’s Mercy.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Phèdre nó Delaunay | Imriel de la Courcel | Joscelin Verreuil | Melisande Shahrizai | Sidonie de la Courcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kushiel's Dart | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ||
| 2 Kushiel's Chosen | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ||
| 3 Kushiel's Avatar | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 4 Kushiel's Scion | MMajor | LLead | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor |
| 5 Kushiel's Justice | ·Minor | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | |
| 6 Kushiel's Mercy | ·Minor | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor |
Characters in the Kushiel books
5 characters from Jacqueline Carey’s chart, with the number of Kushiel books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Phèdre nó DelaunayCourtesan and spy marked by the god Kushiel | 6 | Kushiel's Dart 2001 |
| Imriel de la CourcelMelisande's son, fostered by Phèdre | 4 | Kushiel's Avatar 2003 |
| Joscelin VerreuilCassiline warrior priest, Phèdre's companion | 6 | Kushiel's Dart 2001 |
| Melisande ShahrizaiBrilliant, treacherous noblewoman | 5 | Kushiel's Dart 2001 |
| Sidonie de la CourcelPrincess and Imriel's love | 3 | Kushiel's Scion 2006 |