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Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

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toastyghosty13's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

AAAAA this book was adorable!!! I am really happy that it focused on the relationship between Nathaniel and Elizabeth more, since I did feel like it was a bit lacking in the main book. Nathaniel and Elizabeth are so cute <33333 It was such a sweet slice of life type episode, where the residents of Thorn manor are trapped within the manor and they must figure out why and how to escape in time for the Winter Ball. Silas is everything in this book and I love Mercy. I wish I got to see more of Mercy, Katrien, and Perceval so I am hoping there will be a 2nd book.

I sincerely hope for more with this series since the ending could easily be a tie off or a place to pick up. Silas still has a lot of backstory I desperately need to hear more about!! Please read this if you read Sorcery of Thorns, you will not regret it!!!

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erins_bookshelf_'s review

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fast-paced

3.0

Honestly it’s been a while since I read Sorcery of Thorns and I forgot a lot of the plot which made this a little confusing but it was fun anyway; a short and sweet addition, though I’m not sure it was necessary
I did love seeing more of Silas though he’s great

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oddduck's review

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4.0

This was super cute and fun! I really loved the world of Sorcery of Thorns, so it was nice to return. It was great to learn more about the Thorn ancestors and see what Elisabeth is up to now. The plot was entertaining, if a touch cheesy, and I liked that a main focus was developing Elisabeth and Nathaniel's relationship more.

Not super thrilled about the engagement at the end, but that's mostly a personal thing for me.

I did like the epilogue with Silas at the end though. It was completely in character for him and in hindsight, I should have suspected.

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irenemayblack's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

book blurb:
Elisabeth and Nathaniel are finally settling into a peaceful life together, but the ancestors of Thorn Manor have other ideas. Silas is not pleased.

rating:
☆☆☆☆ 4.5

my thoughts:
I loved this novella for Sorcery of Thorns; it was a great experience to be back at Thorn Manor with Nathaniel, Elisabeth, and Silas. Mercy as well, though she's a minor character.
If you're missing the world of badass librarians, fashionable demon servants, stubborn rivals, and magic, this novella will certainly take you sweeping back into it all once again.

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mohera_darling's review

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adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.5

The length makes it so that it doesn’t really have time to develop a complex plot. It is enjoyable nonetheless, I hope a sequel will soon be announced.

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camiclarkbooks's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Margaret Rogerson’s “Mysteries of Thorn Manor” novella doesn’t quite fill the hole in my heart left by “Sorcery of Thorns,” but it comes pretty darn close.

She could write a car repair manual and it would be my next favorite read.

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booksthatburn's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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? Yes

5.0

MYSTERIES OF THORN MANOR finds Elisabeth and Nathaniel trapped in the manor with Silas and their new maid, Mercy, unable to leave and having difficulty figuring out what’s going wrong. Aside from getting out, the main focus is on figuring out what the dynamic will be between the four of them in one house. Silas previously has not had to abide with a human servant in his space. Nathaniel has a tendency to forget that just because something seems obvious, it is good to say things specifically. Elisabeth is worrying about everyone and trying to figure out what to do with her life now that she’s not a normal Librarian. This is the first time Mercy has had her own life outside of the asylum, and she is still terrified that Silas will eat her because he’s a demon.

As a novella following a novel, THE MYSTERIES OF THORN MANOR tells a pretty self-contained story whose significance is within the context of the first book. The specific tale is very self contained in a way that would be understandable to someone who started with this and hadn’t read anything else in the series, but most of the worldbuilding is done by reference to things explained in much more depth in the first book. It shows the next phase of what happens to Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas after the first book, as well as more fully introducing Mercy who briefly appeared in SORCERY OF THORNS. It's not particularly wrapping up anything, but specifically moving a few things forward and making the new status quo clear. There’s a new storyline which wasn’t present previously, for something magical has gone awry and trapped them all in the manor. They have to solve it and get the doors unbarred before the Midwinter Ball that Nathaniel is hosting. While as of the time of this post this is the newest book in the series, it seems unlikely to be the last, with an ending that clearly telegraphs that more to come.

This is excellent as a brief story set an established world. It stokes my eagerness for a full length sequel to follow, whenever that appears. I already love Nathaniel, Elisabeth and Silas as a trio, and I like that a novella gives space to show what has changed in their dynamic since the very traumatic events at the end of the first book. It also serves to integrate Mercy into their household, keeping them from being quite so insular. As is often the case with sequels, and especially with a sequel novella, it doesn’t make sense to start here, and it would be much better to read the first book before this one. If you came across this without reading the first book and enjoyed it, definitely go back because the heart of this series is the relationships between the characters, and those are wonderfully displayed here. I like the audiobook narrator, generally, but I love their voice for Silas. It forms an excellent contrast with the others in a way that conveys his personality instantly.

I like the plot, I like the setup, and I love the characters. This is perfect for anyone who enjoys the first book and wants to spend more time with them.

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