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    Daughter of the Blood

    Written by Anne Bishop

    Narrated by John Sharian

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    Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence-and corruption. Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men-sworn enemies-know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent young girl. And so begins a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, where the weapons are hate and love-and the prize could be terrible beyond imagining...
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJun 5, 2007
    ISBN9781101079744
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    Daughter of the Blood
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    Anne Bishop

    Anne Bishop is the bestselling author of the Black Jewels series, the Tir Alainn Trilogy and the Landscapes of Ephemera series. Her novels are published in Australia, Germany, the UK and Portugal, as well as the United States. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading and music.

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    • 5/5
      Three men entwine their destinies with that of a young girl who may be in a position to restore order to their damaged world.There's lots of big, sweeping, epic stuff going on in this book, but it's the characters who make the story shine. They don't always act in ways that correspond to Western morality, but you've gotta consider the world they live in and what they've been through. Saetan, who teaches young Jaenelle to use her magical powers, is a Guardian, (read vampire, even though Bishop doesn't call him that), and he's been kicking around for about 50,000 years. His estranged sons, Daemon and Lucivar, have both endured centuries of the worst sort of physical and emotional abuse as pleasure slaves. They've been through hell and it's shaped them, but they're still sympathetic characters. I loved all three.There are some amazing moments between Jaenelle, Lucivar, Daemon and Saetan, as well as some heartbreaking missed opportunities. Some are big and epic, while some are small and personal, but they're all wonderful. My only regret where the central characters are concerned is that we don't spend any time in Jaenelle's head. We see her entirely through the others' eyes. I do wish we'd been able to spend a little longer with some of the secondary characters, too. I love Surreal, and hope to see more of her over the next couple of books.I also found the worldbuilding rather interesting. Lately, I find myself moving further and further away from pseudo-medieval fantasy. I still love me some imaginary world, but I love me some different imaginary world. I don't necessarily want instantly comfortable worlds anymore; I want worlds that challenge my preconceived notions of genre. This fit the bill. Parts of this place are surprisingly modern; the fashions, for example, sound like the sort of thing you could wear on the street today. The Blood also have magical systems that seem to mimic technology like photography and audio recording, and their Web Coaches sound like magical trains to me. There are still some pseudo-medieval elements in evidence, including the political organization, but I can deal with 'em.Then there's the magic. Bishop introduces each element in such a way that it feels completely natural. You don't even have to stop and think about it; you just roll with it. And I want to be able to vanish things, please. That would make my life so much easier.So I loved the book, but there were a couple of things that threw me for a loop. First and foremost: the gender stuff seemed a little odd, given that the Blood are matriarchal. They still subscribe to a number of standard Western gender constructs, including that of the fragile, waif-like young girl. I didn't entirely buy the way Challiot society treats its daughters. All the young girls we meet seem so sheltered and protected.I was also a bit iffy on the longevity factor. The Blood live for a long, long time, and yet their families and their society seem to be structured in way that would best accommodate persons with a shorter lifespan. I wasn't entirely convinced that things would be organized in the way Bishop describes.But I'll admit, I mostly just tried not to think about that. I was enjoying the story too much to let a couple of details get in the way--and when you consider that I am an insanely picky reader who almost never shunts these sorts of concerns to the side, that's saying something.I highly recommend this, but please be aware that some readers may find the content triggering. The book isn't nearly as dark as I expected, (which probably says something about me), but there's still plenty herein that could bother you.(A longer version of this review originally appeared on my blog, Stella Matutina).
    • 3/5
      Reviewed by: Rabid ReadsOrdinarily, this audiobook would never have landed on my to-be-read pile, but after listening to (and loving) Anne Bishop’s THE OTHER series, I found myself in desperate need of more. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a High Fantasy novel, so don’t let my less than stellar review discourage you because quite frankly I probably don’t know jack about this genre. The world-building and character development continue to be where this author’s strengths lie; although at times I did struggle because of the sheer magnitude of it all. There’s also an inherent creepiness factor that made the story difficult to appreciate because my growing sense of horror distracted me from the writing. DAUGHTER OF THE BLOOD wasn’t bad per say, but it was something alright. I’m just not sure what exactly.Stepping into a new-to-me Bishop universe was exhilarating and I enjoyed learning about the inner workings of THE BLACK JEWELS. Women are clearly the more powerful sex in this world with men having the urge to serve actually bread into them, and then of course there’s the ring of obedience—which, for the record, is exactly what it sounds like. So, right now you’re probably thinking “sweet, girl power”, right? Yeah, not so much. The males are obviously super unhappy with their lot in life, so to get even they play sick games with little girls before they become witch. I spent most of this audiobook thinking “yes this is really creepy, but there’s no way the author’s going to go there, right?” And… then she does.I liked Jaenelle well-enough, and quite frankly, I’m tempted to continue listening to this series just to see her enact revenge because those uncles sure do deserve a good ass whooping. I loved how “other” she was; it’s clear early on that she’s no ordinary witch child. It was interesting to see her interact with her unusual group of friends; one moment she’s having tea with Saetan and the next she’s chatting up Surreal, the prostitute assassin. Her innocence and ignorance about her true nature was endearing, and I thought it was curious how she ran before she crawled craft-wise.I’m still not entirely sure whether John Sharian’s narration helped contribute to this audiobook’s overall ick factor or if I would have felt the same way had I read this title instead. There are more male POVs than female ones, so it makes sense to use a male narrator, but I can’t help but wonder whether a woman’s voice in my ear would have lessened the blow. Mind you, I don’t think there’s any way you could possibly sugarcoat the fact that a bunch of ancient men are obsessed with a little girl. That point aside, I enjoyed Sharian’s delivery and wouldn’t hesitate to listen to him again in the future.The next installments in this series have huge potential, and I can definitely see myself enjoying this trilogy going forward, but first I had to survive DAUGHTER OF THE BLOOD. This book is not for the faint of heart.
    • 5/5
      DAUGHTER OF THE BLOOD is a fascinating dark fantasy about an ancient prophecy that is finally coming to fruition. Daemon Sadi, Lucivar Yaslana, and Saeton have all been waiting for hundreds of years.Jaenelle is the potential Witch who can make things better and end the abuses practiced by the Queens who have gotten darker and darker. But when she makes her first appearance in the story, she is only a seven-year-old child who is in a terrible situation and who uses powers that are almost beyond comprehension to travel to many worlds. Jaenelle is an intriguing character. She is young but already knows so much about evil and betrayal. She has a sweetness and a deep curiosity and a tremendous ability to love. She also has a deep anger at what is happening around her. When she is twelve, Daemon meets her and recognizes that she will be his Queen. He's determined to protect her and shelter her which isn't easy for a man who is under control of one of the most evil and powerful Queens. But Daemon has powers of his own too which might be enough to keep this beautiful child safe.The world building is intriguing as we see a society that is becoming more and more corrupt and more and more disconnected from the land. We see Queens who are quick to kill any potential rival which has the effect of diluting the power and magic. We see intrigue and treachery and a child who inspires those who love her to be better than they thought they could be. I can't wait to read more in this series.
    • 5/5
      Beautiful. Lavish. Stunning.I just can't find the words to describe that emotional surge and hopeless dreaming Anne Bishop has inspired in me.This dark fantasy has taken over my life during the time I was reading it. Even knowing that the fantasy would end sooner, I couldn't help but feverishly flip through the pages of all three books.Anne Bishop knows how to pull all your heart strings, making you laugh, love, live in the world she has created. Even with the story ended, I have a hopeless longing to continue living in its pages. The characters are so real you can't help but fall in love with them. Innocent Jaenelle, with all her dark power. Ravishing Daemon, fierce and sadistic, with a noble heart beneath his fearsome reputation. I've gone to sleep mooning over these characters, and dreaming of the tantalising dark world.Bishop doesn't waste time explaining. She plunges you right into the middle of the Dark Kingdom, with its three Realms, races and magic abounding everywhere. As a result, the world, so different from ours, can seem a little confusing at first, but you quickly catch on, and soon it's like you've always lived in those pages.You flow with all the moments. Your heart breaks for the characters, and you emerge triumphant with them. I've had to restrain myself from laughing aloud during the witty bits, littered throughout the series. I've flexed my fingers, so fired by the way Bishop portrays the antagonists that I've wanted to rip through something.The first few blatant uses of magic, such as vanishing an object, annoyed me, but I quickly accepted that it was the Blood's way of life. Magic ran so deep in them. Another thing didn't sit well with me was, if the protagonists were the most powerful people in all three Realms, why couldn't they just blow up the antagonists and have done with? They were clearly capable of doing it, and had even considered it during the course of the story.Nevertheless, it was such a beautiful story, its splendour overshadowed whatever tiny flaws there were. I'm still hungry for more, and Anne Bishop does satisfy her readers' cravings. There are other novels outside of the series that feature the dark Realms and the beloved characters. I myself have scurried down to my bookstore and procured a copy of Tangled Webs. A brief flick through has already set my heart beating, and I've fallen in love with the characters all over again.I look forward to exploring the dreamscape with Jaenelle, Daemon, Luciver, Surreal and other characters again. Anne Bishop and her Black Jewels Trilogy has easily risen to the top of my favourites list, closely followed by George R.R Martin and his Song of Ice and Fire.
    • 5/5
      Ummm... there's no sex in this book. Not actual sex anyway, there's lots of talking about sex going on and occasionally there's a 'he thrust upward' but that's about as graphic as it gets. Though there *is* a whole pedophile thread to the story which is very disturbing and sad and frustrating - you spend the whole book hoping these bad guys get their just desserts but... (read the book to find out if they do).When I started the book I had a hard time distinguishing the characters - their names are difficult to remember, and there's not really a clear sense of the 3 realms and their relationship to each other. It does get better as the book goes on but I will admit I had to look back a few times to see if I had misunderstood someone's actions because I had gotten him mixed up with someone else.There are no real women characters in this book - any adult women in the story are facets of evil personified, or someone to assist the males as they save the world. So don't go into it thinking it's some feminist version of what a matriarchy would be like - the author has written it to be a matriarchy that behaves as violently as a patriarchy does. Sure, the main characters are males being sexually abused, but all the pedophile victims are female, and there is a whole brothel chain that employs women... pretty much like the same deck good old patriarchy is dealing from.Anyway, the story is great. Disturbing and sad and stressful and complicated and will they save the girl? The world? Themselves? I can't stand the suspense!
    • 5/5
      One of my moms friends didn't want this book anymore and decided that they should be given to me. So I felt a little obligated to at least read it to show my appreciation.Now, that said, I LOVED this book. It's right up my alley. Sexy, fun, lots of action, magical, and great characters. I loved the fact that the women are in charge for a change, and not just that, but this book shows that women don't always make great rulers. In this book, Janaelle was born the most powerful Black Widow Witch of her time, even more powerful that the High Lord of Hell himself. If she reaches adulthood she will rule the Dark Realm. Many adventures ensue as three enemies pursue her and try to keep her alive. I would definitely recommend.
    • 5/5
      LOVED IT. Seriously, I've yet to find anything by Bishop that I don't adore!
    • 5/5
      First book in the series. Great book!
    • 5/5
      "Daughter of the Blood" shows a corrupt society, which has twisted the notion that women rule and men serve. Rather than service being a soft leash, it is pain, torture and humiliation. Dorothea, the High Priestess, has conducted a campaign to brutalize female children before they can come into their power and destroy and maim strong men. Foreseen by a black widow is a Queen who will rule the Blood and reverse the damage that has been done. Jaenelle is born to a powerful family, but one who believes she is crazed and tainted. I have to admit right away that this is my favorite book series and Anne Bishop is my favorite author. This is probably the dozenth time I've read this book, and it was just as good as the first. The characters and their interaction are fascinating and the magic system is interesting. I loved the interaction between the three realms and as always, look forward to (re)reading the next book.
    • 5/5
      An excellent book! It does need to be read with attention, since the world is somewhat complicated and in the beginning, all the names (of people and of places) can be a bit confusing. But the characters are delightful, and the world is intriguing.
    • 4/5
      I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The world imagined by Anne Bishop is unlike any other fantasy land and depicts females as the dominant sex. It is a good introduction to the child queen Jaenelle and her at times disturbing childhood. Although dark and sad at times, the book sets up the other Black Jewel books. I have gone back and re-read this series multiple times.
    • 4/5
      Well, this is definately fantasy unlike I've read before. It was a strange and sometimes sick book. (The perversity that is Briarwood just made my blood boil, I can't help it. It made my stomach lurch several times.) I do admit however that I am intrigued and would like to read the second and third part in the trilogy (Heir to the Shadows and Queen of the Darkness) to see how Jeanelle fares, how she heals and how she is/becomes 'Witch'.However there are some things that I didn't like about the book. I'm always a bit weary when a book starts with a list of things you need to know before you start reading. (Like the list of jewels and the explanation of the hierarchy.) I always feel that a good writer doesn't need to list these things up front, but should be able to explain them to a reader sufficiently along the way.
    • 5/5
      It doesn't matter how many times I have read this book (at least a dozen now), but I will admit that these books are, by far, my all-time favorites. Everytime I pick it up, I'm lost in the story and live it again and again.

      Anne Bishop weaves a wonderfully dark and entracing tale that sucks you in and won't let you go. The imagery she produces for the reader is one that lets you into a world unlike any other. The raw set of emotions felt by the characters course through our veins as if we are living their trials right along side of them.

      Jaenelle, our dark, glorious and mysterious heroine has been bequeathed a power so terrifyingly wonderful that she must be kept safe at all costs. She is "dreams made flesh." She is the one who will set right to the all the wrongs that have warped the realms of Terrielle and Kaeleer for millenia. And she is still just a child. She is the reason why unlikely people come together and serve her for the greater good of the realms. She is whom they've dreamt of all their lives, the one who would save them all from tragic demise. And yet, with all of her strength in her Craft and the deep abyss that is her mind, she is as innocent and as fragile as any other child would be. She loves with her whole entire being, but she can also hate as much.

      Daemon, our "hero", is a force all of his own. As the book unfolds before us, we see him as a rage-driven pleasure slave bound by a Ring of Obedience and forced to pleasure witches from the time of being a child. He is a character we can all relate to on some level or another. Whether it's through our own disappointments and pain, or the unsheilded power of our own sexual desires. He is the hero, but in the same right, he is the anti-hero. He is destruction in walking form and yet, in certain instances, he can be as docile as a puppy. However, the latter only occurs when he is around Jaenelle. The one woman he has waited his entire life to bed. The one who would never resent or dismiss him because of what he was turned into. We see many facets of Daemon, ranging from spine-chilling icy rage to amusement and contentment. We see as he is left with nothing to hold tightly to, and watch him grow into a man who is willing to open himself up to, quite possibly, a breaking point of vulnerability because of Jaenelle.

      Saetan. How I love Bishop's characterization of Saetan. He's not your run-of-the-mill description of who we've all categorized as the "High Lord of Hell." He has not been put into the stereotype of hellfire and brimstone. On the contrary, we are shown a very real image of a man, long-lived and jaded by the Blood, both living and dead. We are introduced to a somewhat feeble looking elder man, one who needs a cane to help him move about and who has gray hair silvering at his temples. We see him as a feared individual, but once he has been introduced to Jaenelle, things change. We, too, see his transformation into a strong willed person who will do anything to make sure she's safe. As her teacher, he instructs the young girl in Protocol and tells her how a Queen must behave with her court, how there is a system of checks and balances. The nuances of Craft are lost on the girl and he must work from the most devestating magic backwards to the most basic in order to show her how to do everyday activities. A fact, amongst many others, that holds Saetan in terrified awe of the one he refers to as the "daughter of his soul."

      Lucivar is a character that is seen a few times, but not truly embellished on until later installments. Yet, though his appearances are brief and short-lived, we see him as a strong advisary to any who might oppose him. That is, until we learn that he, too, has been ringed and is unable to become fully what he is in own dark glory.

      Dorthea and Hekatah are the Blood's most notorious enemies. Though in this novel, Hekatah takes a backseat to the presence of Dorthea's storyline, we are led to believe we will see a lot more of her before the end of the novels are out. She is the driving force behind Dorthea's will to control and rule entire realms. It is her own ambitions that give her little puppet the desire to main, control, and conquer those around her. She is the mastermind behind it all.

      Anne Bishop's story is a startling revelation and a force all its own. I truly wish there were a lot more authors out there who could weave a tale like she has.
    • 4/5
      Interesting, I did feel like I was part of the way into a series with this one but it was an interesting read. Very dark and it's not too obvious who the real bad guys are.Janelle is young and powerful and her stories have led to her being regularly institutionalised. Her family don't understand her and the power she wields is such that trying to train her is beyond the power of her teachers who blame her for their inability. Frustrated she finds Seitan the the region of hell and gets him to teach her. He's facinated with her as is his son Daemon. When a powerful witch comes near her power she attracts powerful friends and powerful enemies.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed this trilogy, wonderfully imagined settings, and characters who charmed as they fought their battles of good against evil. It has all the elements of a good fantasy, and it's a worthwhile addition to any fantasy fans collection.
    • 4/5
      This was a great book, that kept my attention through the whole book. Very good twists.
    • 5/5
      This start to the trilogy just breaks my heart. Jaenelle is so special and precocious as a child. I love how she meets the important people in her life and the beginning of these relationships. But the violence and child abuse just make me so sad.
    • 4/5
      I've been told for over a year or more to pick up this book. Well, I finally did. It's dark. It's twisted. Everything is intricately interwoven much like the webs the characters travel on. The writing is amazing. She somehow takes themes that if handled incorrectly could fail miserably and in some instances be downright creepy and instead makes me yearn with the characters. Jaenelle's innocence is so refreshing mixed in with all the darkness of the adults. She is a beacon.....and when they try to destroy her....you finally get the chance to see those she affected most really shine with her own goodness seeming to reflect through them. I look forward to getting a chance to read the rest.
    • 5/5
      Book one in a triology, this book was amazing. A little hard to get into due to the information needed to be absorbed but once your past that - your hooked and you cannot stop till the last page which only leaves you hanging for the nest one.
    • 5/5
      I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!! This is the most original and different view of magic I think I have ever read. What I really like about it is how Anne incorporates the magic as part of the society and culture. Thats a critical part of the underlying and overarching plot throughout the whole trilogy.If you like your magic dark and sexy and witty and funny, with fantastic characters, mind bending world building, plots within plots and stories within the story then read this series!
    • 5/5
      First Book of the Black Jewels Trilogy. Violent, mysterious and breath taking.
    • 2/5
      I really enjoyed her Ephemera stories, but this one did nothing for me.
    • 3/5
      I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. The worldbuilding is pretty great even if some of the content was the most disturbing I have read in a while. The characters are complex and relatable. I can't wait to see where this series goes.
    • 2/5
      Won't be reviewing since it was a while ago, but warning: soooooo much gore and sexual violence
    • 5/5
      The best dark fantasy I've ever read. The first book in the Black Jewels Trilogy is excellent. The story is a typical fantasy setting with a twist: a child with with a great destiny. However, in this book the child is not the main character and mostly we only see her through others' eyes. For me, however, the story comes as second to the world with its magic system and hierarchy. The very best the book has to offer is its characters - Daemon, Lucivar and Saetan are great dangerous heroes although sometimes a bit repetitive in their moods.The only thing about Daughter of the Blood I really don't like is that it gave me huge expectations for the next two books of the trilogy, which were good, but not nearly as good as this book. I recommend the book to anybody who enjoys dark fantasy.
    • 1/5
      After reading all the rave reviews for this book I finally decided to give it a try, as I was looking for something new. Boy was I disappointed, and that is putting it mildly. The book seemed to me like it was written for pre- teens, the writing style was so simplistic. It was all I could do to keep from laughing out loud at times at how ridiculous the dialogue was. I finished this book and the second book, but decided the story was going no where and wasn't holding my interest so I finally gave up.
    • 5/5
      I had this series for a while before I ever had a chance to read it, and now it is by far my favorite series! I love the world Bishop has created, and the characters are the kind who keep you involved. The men are incredible, and there are so many times that Jeanelle makes me laugh! It's dark and sexy and completely fantastic.
    • 5/5
      I picked these up on a whim and, while I found the premise fairly cheesy early on, I quickly got caught up in the storyline and the characters. The characters all begin to tie into each other, their lives indirectly overlapping, while they all find themselves protecting an unusual child. In a world of Rings of Obedience, uncles, and evil witches, one strange little girl must survive --- at all costs --- to free them all.
    • 5/5
      This is a beautiful and dark fantasy novel. Anne Bishop can dip into the somewhat cheesy with her writing style, but somehow it works with the story without being overly florid. She is a master of suggested violence. I cried every time read this series for years.
    • 5/5
      I received a copy from Netgalley.

      There are some books you know you were going to love from first page, for me this was one of those books. This is one of the darkest, most disturbing fantasy novels I have read in a long time and I absolutely loved it from start to finish. About a week after I got ,approval from Netgalley and started reading I found it in bookshop and got a paperback copy as well I loved it that much.

      I couldn't recap the plot for the life of me. Densely layered and complex world building and a variety of even more complexed fleshed out characters, brilliantly dark and intense. This is not a comfortable read at all in some parts. Some parts of this book are nauseating in their violence and debauchery. There is an undercurrent of sexual tension that runs through out certain parts of the narrative that is as frightening and it is fascinating. Despite the darkness and uncomfortable themes in the book, the narrative is utterly absorbing and gripping.

      My mind is blown completely and I can't even really think of the right words to put together to write a coherent review.

      So a huge huge thanks to Netgalley and Quercus for approving my request to view this title.