The Eyes of God (Bronze Knight Book 1)

Name: The Eyes of God (Bronze Knight Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (153 reviews)
Author: John Marco

by John Marco

Fantasy Romantasy

4.4 (153)

4.4 stars from 153 reviews

779 pages~13 hr readPublished by Daw BooksPublished 2003-01-01

$1.99Deal78% off peak

Last checked: Jul 4, 2026

Price history: $0.99 – $8.99

Good deal — this title is discounted today.

Price range: $0.99 – $8.99

Buy on Amazon - $1.99

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Brandon Sanderson
Patrick Rothfuss
Robin Hobb

Fans of these books will like this...

The Name of the Wind
Arrows of the Queen
The Poppy War

Perfect for you if...

You enjoy epic fantasy with genuine emotional stakes, where political marriages and loyalty conflicts feel as important as sword fights.
You appreciate slow-burn romantic tension that complicates rather than simplifies the main plot, especially love triangles with real moral weight.
You want richly detailed world-building with multiple kingdoms and magic systems that aren't exposition dumps but woven naturally into the story.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer tight, fast-paced plots. At 779 pages, this builds deliberately and demands patience with character development over action.
You need clear-cut heroes and villains. The moral complexity here means everyone has legitimate reasons for their choices, which can feel frustratingly grey.
You're looking for a standalone. This is book one of a series, and it ends with threads that won't resolve until later instalments.

About this book

The first book in a high fantasy romance series featuring military battles, political intrigue, and star-crossed love set in a land of warring kingdoms and hidden magic. King Akeela of Liiria was a young, idealistic scholar who sought to bring peace to his kingdom after decades of war with neighboring Reec. At age 14, he was rescued by Lukien, the Bronze Knight of Liiria, forming a bond of loyalty stronger than blood. To seal peace between the kingdoms, King Karis of Reec offers his daughter Cassandra's hand in marriage to Akeela. Though charming, beautiful, and accomplished, Cassandra harbors a terrible secret: she is developing symptoms of a disease that threatens her life and could devastate those who love her. Akeela and Lukien's quest to save Cassandra will test every bond of loyalty and point of honor they possess. Only the magical amulets known as the Eyes of God can stop her illness—but these same amulets have the power to tear their world apart and reshape reality itself.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

$0.99 – $8.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 78% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 633 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently around #57K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.4★ from 153 reviews

Review activity has been quiet recently. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

This book is currently discounted at $1.99. It typically returns to around $8.99.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.