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A review by katharina90
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
A bit hard to get into at first. Too much was introduced or hinted at in the first few chapters which made it difficult for me to orient myself in this fictional world.
Eventually I did enjoy the story and I appreciated the diversity in characters which is so often lacking in fantasy novels authored by white folks.
The book reads pretty young (almost but not quite YA) and the writing wasn't always my cup of tea. Some issues with pacing, and both plot and characters could have been more complex given the 800+ page count.
Eventually I did enjoy the story and I appreciated the diversity in characters which is so often lacking in fantasy novels authored by white folks.
The book reads pretty young (almost but not quite YA) and the writing wasn't always my cup of tea. Some issues with pacing, and both plot and characters could have been more complex given the 800+ page count.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Miscarriage, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Death, War, Kidnapping, and Torture