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Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

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usakoing's review against another edition

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3.0

stopped at 53%, I loved the MC but over time she got absolutely…aggravating? I’ll try again another time.

emilyzengers's review against another edition

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4.0

- 4/5
- really appreciated that this was a standalone FANTASY !! we don't get those too much (there is a sequel novella that is rather fluffy though)
- romantic subplot, but still very much there and much appreciated
- enemies to lovers eeeek
- such beautiful, descriptive writing that really draws you into the world i felt like i was really there, but at times, the overly descriptive settings were a bit much and detracted from the plot?
- my heart was ripped out so many times because of sila BUT the open ending confirms that

Spoiler

he is well and kicking it :')

- loved elisabeth's unwavering friendship with the BOOKS and katrien
- highly recommend if you want a wonderfully magical world with a badass female lead AND enemies to lovers with the snarkiest male lead

cmitchell2781's review against another edition

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5.0

This was such a good book. I have previously read an Enchantment of raven's, and I was really impressed with how much BETTER this book was. The story was fuller with fleshed out characters, and I didnt feel like the relationship was rushed into.
Elisabeth is a beautiful character. She's strong, while still being vulnerable and a mess at times. Nathanial and Silas were a wonderful pair, both trying to portray to an expected reputation and expected personality that truly didnt belong to either of them.
I loved watching Elisabeth not only accept herself, but bring out the true nature of both men as they realized they didnt have be stuck in expectations.
The story itself progressed really smoothly, and didnt leave any unanswered questions or plotholes for me. I'm really hoping with the way things ended that there might be more to Elisabeth and Nathanial's story.

megancperry's review against another edition

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4.0

*3.5 stars
JULY 2020
I realise I forgot to update this review from the first time I started it, but the second time round it was definitely better! I quite liked the world and characters; overall this was a solid read.

NOV 2019
I haven’t really been able to get into this one; I don’t currently have the focus or time to sit down and immerse myself in the world, which I feel this book needs! Hopefully I’ll pick it up again later on, but for the time being I think I’ll try some light hearted christmas reads!

nicksiob's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

jyeetreads's review against another edition

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4.0

This book is a great finish-in-one-sitting read filled with mystery and magic described in beautiful descriptions of library-core galore!

The plot though at times predictable, caught me by surprise at other times. It’s familiar in a comforting way but also unique in a satisfying way. You find yourself attached to characters you least suspect at the beginning.

Simply a great YA fantasy read that makes you forget about reality for a moment, and delve into a world of magical imagination.

SPOILERS BELOW!!

Some of my post-read thoughts:

-Silas. What a beautifully done character. For me, his initial mystery, complexity, and development really shone till the last page (literally!).
I found him the most intriguing characters of all and he genuinely had the most stand-out development and complexity surprisingly for a “side” character.
His love for Nathaniel and eventually Elizabeth was so beautifully and heartbreaking. He was there for them every step of the way, despite telling them and himself that he wasn’t and couldn’t.
I grew so attached to him and his charm and mystery and Bruh I just LOVE him.
That ending was a beacon of light, and I’m just saying: I KNOW he’s back ;)

Honestly he stole the show for me this book. I genuinely have an affinity for side characters like him (s/o to lil Lele from Crescent City); there’s something about their heart-wrenching care and love and sacrifice that is so rawly human (ironically these characters happen to be magical beings of some sort haha). Maybe it’s the sense of reality that comes with their lack of plot armor as side characters that makes those emotional qualities of theirs so much more. It’s often main characters are protected by plot armor but for side characters, that’s usually not the case. So their sacrifices are real. It hits different. Ya feel?

-other than my Silas spiel, other characters were great too, I do wish there was more development within the other characters and their relationships however; Like Elizabeth and Nathan seemed rushed into their feelings which is understandable as romance is not the focus of this novel at all- but it could have been more thought out imo

-another thing, as others have noted, the plot does seem to rush in the end but it honestly wasn’t that bad, and the ending, though not amazing, is still satisfying

Read it! Short and sweet:)