*Book with adult themes and subject matter* This book is above all a well written piece combining political intrigue, diverse passions, and betrayals on many levels. The main character has a unique voice as well as a unique position in the story. As Phedre says, “When Love cast me out, it was Cruelty who took pity on me.” Phedre is born into a House of the Night Court, the truly high class establishments where children are raised in such a way as to best please themselves and their patrons in a sexual way in the service of Namaah. Sold into slavery because Phedre has a scarlet mote in her left…