Kushiel's Scion

This the excellent continuation of Carey's Kushiel series.  This is the first of a new trilogy that follows the life of Prine Imriel, the adopted son of the courtesan Phedre.

"Love, real love, is something you earn for who you are; it's not a prize for your performance in bed."
-Nicci, from Terry Goodkind's Confessor