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A review by frills
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
5.0
Wow, that was an excellent lengthy epic.
It was a breath of fresh air knowing there wasn't a sequel (although they would be ripe for the picking!) and the plot was everything I love about fantasy. I am now envious of anyone who hasn't read this book and is able to read it with fresh eyes.
However, sometimes I felt a little lost, especially at the beginning when there were many plot-relevant characters thrown at you all at once, it was rather overwhelming and hard to keep on top of. I also found that oftentimes there was an unrealistic lack of resistance or challenge to changes of traditions, and conflicts that had spanned decades (or centuries) felt very easily forgotten or smoothly resolved just to progress the plot.
Other than that it was thoroughly fantastic and I had recommended it to several people before even reaching the end.
== edit ==
I've thought about this book so many times since finishing it and have decided to bump up my review from 4 stars to 5. There was so much world-building, some really great flawed characters, I didn't give it enough credit with 4 stars.
I think I was just trying to not give every book I read 5 stars, but this truly earns it.
It was a breath of fresh air knowing there wasn't a sequel (although they would be ripe for the picking!) and the plot was everything I love about fantasy. I am now envious of anyone who hasn't read this book and is able to read it with fresh eyes.
However, sometimes I felt a little lost, especially at the beginning when there were many plot-relevant characters thrown at you all at once, it was rather overwhelming and hard to keep on top of. I also found that oftentimes there was an unrealistic lack of resistance or challenge to changes of traditions, and conflicts that had spanned decades (or centuries) felt very easily forgotten or smoothly resolved just to progress the plot.
Other than that it was thoroughly fantastic and I had recommended it to several people before even reaching the end.
== edit ==
I've thought about this book so many times since finishing it and have decided to bump up my review from 4 stars to 5. There was so much world-building, some really great flawed characters, I didn't give it enough credit with 4 stars.
I think I was just trying to not give every book I read 5 stars, but this truly earns it.