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A review by shelves_by_sim
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I love how this book reminded me of The Book That Wouldn't Burn but with that lighter fantasy feel that Divine Rivals had. I loved the worldbuilding, it was complex while still being easy to read and let's face it, magical libraries and magical books? What more could I ask for. I love the setting that this story was written in and I love that Elisabeth is such a stand-out character, not only in the sense that she was raised in a library which brings all sorts of weird and wonderful little tidbits to the plot, but rather the fact that she is quite tall and does not fit in easily.
The plot was so good, I loved the villain and for such a light story, it was quite high-stakes. I loved the side characters, especially Silas. The fact that this world has demons in it but is written in such a way that it all seems so natural is amazing. I love the magic system and the little quirks the magic brings to the world, like cursed dressing gowns and wards that think on their own! I really loved Nathaniel and I think the audio solidified this for me because there was something about the way he carried himself that I just loved. He's that kind of grumpy, reluctant character with the most deadpan humor that had me giggling!
The plot was so good, I loved the villain and for such a light story, it was quite high-stakes. I loved the side characters, especially Silas. The fact that this world has demons in it but is written in such a way that it all seems so natural is amazing. I love the magic system and the little quirks the magic brings to the world, like cursed dressing gowns and wards that think on their own! I really loved Nathaniel and I think the audio solidified this for me because there was something about the way he carried himself that I just loved. He's that kind of grumpy, reluctant character with the most deadpan humor that had me giggling!