Evil’s Whisper (Evil Saga book 1) by Jordan Elizabeth – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Evil’s Whisper by Jordan Elizabeth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evil’s Whisper is the first book in Jordan Elizabeth’s exciting Evil Saga. Set in a fantasy desert world, it mingles prophecy with the uncertainty of a violent and deceitful world.
A particular theme I found interesting in this book is that of conflicting beliefs. Characters from different parts of Elizabeth’s vibrant world believe they are protected by different deities. For some, the coming of the Daughter of Darkness is a source of great hope. Others fear what they believe she will do and seek to stop her at any cost. As they meet each other, characters begin to question what they have taken for granted for so long.
It’s a bit of a complicated story, with a lot of characters to keep track of and a narrative that jumps between different interwoven strands of the tale. This book requires a fair bit of attention to follow, but rewards readers with surprises, tension and mysteries.
This is another one for my list of “Books published in late 2020 that feature a deadly illness”. Which is not necessarily a bad thing – it can be interesting to see some of the what-ifs explored in a fantasy setting (and this book certainly has an interesting approach!). But it is something to be aware of if you’re hoping for a read that will let you forget about COVID for a while.
We’re left with a bit of a cliff-hanger – some strands of the story are resolved but there is plenty left for the sequel. I can’t wait to read it!
For me, this is a five-star book. I would recommend it to fantasy fans looking to lose themselves in a new world, particularly those who enjoy stories with interesting politics and power dynamics at play.

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