A review by mtparish1
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous medium-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

4.5

I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun reading 800 pages. This is the fantasy book I’ve been waiting for - after sifting through works by GRRM and Patrick Rothfuss, it was so nice to read a high fantasy book where well-written women take center stage, queerness is normalized, and men and women can have meaningful platonic friendships, 
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