TIGER EYE is a wonderfully written book. I am a big fan of Marjorie M. Liu and this reissue of the first book in the Dirk & Steele series is a great start.

Having grown up around things that are sometimes unexplainable, Dela finds herself right in the middle of her own magical mystery when she begins her travels in China. She finds herself solving a magical puzzle box and becoming the mistress of Hari who is a two thousand year old shifter who was cursed to the box and must be a slave to its owners.

Dela decides that she is going to break Hari's curse, and while doing so the two begin to fall in love. They are not only fighting to keep Dela safe but also to keep the magic of the puzzle box away from the evil Magi that want it for their own gain. This book is full of magic and shape shifters that include tigers, dragons, and more. Dela and Hari are a great couple. Each is willing to fight for their love showing how deep their feelings run.

I love the magic and mystery in this story. From a cursed puzzle box that holds Hari to the evil Magi, this book has it all. I enjoyed watching the love between Dela and Hari bloom. Dela is a strong woman who can hold her own. Hari is a shape shifter who will fight for those he loves, and Dela is just that. As Dela and Hari fight the enemy we get to meet some other great characters like Artur and Roland.

Marjorie M. Liu weaves a wondrous story that pulls the reader in right from the start and keeps you entertained all the way to the end. With a great mix of romance and adventure this is a book that should not be missed.