Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Eye of Truth

Subtitle: Agents of the Crown #1

Author: Lindsay Buroker

Genre: Fantasy/Magic

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41181130-eye-of-truth

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

The main characters in this book, Jev Dharrow and Zenia Cham, are at odds with each other. Jev returns from a war after years to only await being arrested by Zenia for a theft he did not commit. His chance of relaxing with a cooling pint on a beach goes up in flames as he tries to convince the beautiful inquisitor of his innocence and tries to prove he is not a thief. The book has some unexpected twists and turns and leaves the reader wanting to continue reading the story once the book has finished.

What I liked about the book:

I loved the dynamic between the inquisitor and the nobleman.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

When Jev and Zenia managed to escape the clutches of a gang leader.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I loved the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first in the series and I had trouble resisting buying the next one to continue reading the story.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like Fantasy, magic and intrigue, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author. Indeed, once I have made a good dent in other books waiting to be read and reviewed, I intend to buy the next in the series.

Book Description by Author:

After ten years at war, Jev Dharrow looks forward to hanging up his sword, relaxing with a cool mug of ale, and forgetting that the love of his life married another man while he was gone. But when his ship sails into port, a beautiful woman wearing the garb of an inquisitor from one of the religious orders waits to arrest him.

His crime?

He’s accused of stealing an ancient artifact with the power to start another war. Jev would gladly hand over the artifact to stop more suffering, but he has no idea where it is or even what it looks like. The inquisitor woman definitely has the wrong person.

Inquisitor Zenia Cham grew up with nothing, but she has distinguished herself as one of the most capable law enforcers in the city, and she’s next in line to become archmage of the temple. All she has to do is find the Eye of Truth, and her superiors are certain that Jev has it.

He tries to charm her with his twinkling eyes and easy smile, but she’s not letting any man get between her and her dreams. Especially not a thief.

If Jev can’t convince Zenia they’re on the same side, find the artifact, and clear his name, his homecoming will turn into a jail sentence. Or worse.

About the Author:

I'm a professional blogger by day and an indie fantasy author by night. Evenings belong to the dogs, tennis, and books.