periodblood 's review for:

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional tense slow-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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I'm extremely relieved to have read this book and finish it. It's wonderfully written and contains many elements I value while reading. I really love many of the characters and love the reflection of their personality. One of my greatest joys is learning about the history and customs of the worlds I read, which is greatly reflected in this book. 

Ead and Sabran's relationship has become deeply engraved in my mind and I will forever love them. They're greatly represented.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Cursing, Infertility, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Incest, Sexual content