meb1916 's review for:

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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: Yes

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Truly a stunning work. Typically I don't read or like High Fantasy, but somehow this book grips you and challenges you without being too much. The characters feel so real while dealing with situations beyond our real life experiences. So touched by all the friendships and love in this book.