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monadh's review
5.0
Hoping for more in this world
This is the fifth and final book in Lindsay Buroker’s Agents of the Crown fantasy series. I have to say it is a little unexpected that this should be the last book as the previous installments gave me the feeling of a longer series and as a matter of fact the author leaves it open to write more stories in this world if reader demand is there. There are quite a few threads left open and the stories of the supporting characters are left unfinished.
Zenia and Jev both work for a young king as intelligence officers, tasked to defend the kingdom from threats from within and without and in the past the have completed several successful missions. In order to aid her Zenia has received a Dragon Tear from the king, kind of a magical amulet that lets her harness the power of a dragon. During her last mission it is confirmed what Zenia has only assumed: the Dragon Tear is connected to a live dragon that is being kept captive and is being tortured in a far away land. Zenia and Jev get permission from the king to go on a expedition to search for and free the dragon with a small band of friend. The task turns out to be more onerous and difficult than expected and almost fails due to the betrayal of a supposed ally.
Aside from their mission Zenia and Jev also make progress in their relationship which has been hindered by the opposition of Jev’s father, since Jev is a noble and Zenia, despite her previous and current position is but a commoner. But in the end everything turns out well for them and they can finally plan their wedding, so the story arc that was driven by their unconventional courtship is finished.
But as mentioned above, a lot of potential stories about the supporting characters are left untold. We are left to wonder if Cutter the dwarf finally becomes more than an apprentice to Master Grindmor, where the relationship between the boisterous Rhi and the sensitive Hydal goes, whether the young king Targyon will ever see his elven princess again, or whether Lornysh, the dangerous elf will ever find love again and whether Borti’s rat breeding and rat racing business is going to be a success.
I love Lindsay Buroker’s character driven fantasy action adventure stories and can’t get enough of them. Her writing is consistently entertainting and exciting. 4 ½ stars.
This is the fifth and final book in Lindsay Buroker’s Agents of the Crown fantasy series. I have to say it is a little unexpected that this should be the last book as the previous installments gave me the feeling of a longer series and as a matter of fact the author leaves it open to write more stories in this world if reader demand is there. There are quite a few threads left open and the stories of the supporting characters are left unfinished.
Zenia and Jev both work for a young king as intelligence officers, tasked to defend the kingdom from threats from within and without and in the past the have completed several successful missions. In order to aid her Zenia has received a Dragon Tear from the king, kind of a magical amulet that lets her harness the power of a dragon. During her last mission it is confirmed what Zenia has only assumed: the Dragon Tear is connected to a live dragon that is being kept captive and is being tortured in a far away land. Zenia and Jev get permission from the king to go on a expedition to search for and free the dragon with a small band of friend. The task turns out to be more onerous and difficult than expected and almost fails due to the betrayal of a supposed ally.
Aside from their mission Zenia and Jev also make progress in their relationship which has been hindered by the opposition of Jev’s father, since Jev is a noble and Zenia, despite her previous and current position is but a commoner. But in the end everything turns out well for them and they can finally plan their wedding, so the story arc that was driven by their unconventional courtship is finished.
But as mentioned above, a lot of potential stories about the supporting characters are left untold. We are left to wonder if Cutter the dwarf finally becomes more than an apprentice to Master Grindmor, where the relationship between the boisterous Rhi and the sensitive Hydal goes, whether the young king Targyon will ever see his elven princess again, or whether Lornysh, the dangerous elf will ever find love again and whether Borti’s rat breeding and rat racing business is going to be a success.
I love Lindsay Buroker’s character driven fantasy action adventure stories and can’t get enough of them. Her writing is consistently entertainting and exciting. 4 ½ stars.
sarzwix's review
5.0
Fabulous finale
I have really enjoyed this series, and happily the ending doesn't let it down at all. There's tension, some twists, some romance, plus, dragons. What more could you want?
I have really enjoyed this series, and happily the ending doesn't let it down at all. There's tension, some twists, some romance, plus, dragons. What more could you want?
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