A review by afictionalescapist
The Look of a King by Tom Dumbrell

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

The Look of a King - Tom Dumbrell

I have to admit, this indie fantasy took me by surprise. I had heard very good things about this tale going in, but knowing I love me a bit of complicated grit I was interested how it would hold up to my tastes. 

Following Augustus, a young prince forced into the kings seat after an unfortunate event and Cyrus, a storyteller dreaming of the day he finally finds adventure. Will they be able to navigate a new world where a decade of peace is seemingly crumbling around them. 

The Look of a King takes the reader through extreme circumstances, making the best of mistaken identity and learning to adapt to change without giving up hope. 

A fun, fast pace, high stakes read with a surprising amount of heart in 265 or so pages. 

I was sitting at an enjoyable 3.5 for a

majority of this book but the last 30% knocked my socks off! I did not see THAT coming. 

I ended this one with a 4.25 ⭐️