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

adventurous medium-paced

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

1.5

I appreciate the attempt to do a whole epic fantasy as a single volume, but this felt like when a film adaptation tries to cram as much as the book in as possible. I felt like I was missing several crucial pieces of context, because I just couldn't engage with any of the characters or plot threads.