A review by fauna_n_fiction
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Although this was marked as a YA novel, it very much read like a middle grade (albeit a mature middle grade.) The plot moved by very quickly and we weren't left with much time to process the events happening. Certain aspects were laid out for the reader unnecessarily, certain things were explained unnecessarily and I felt like some time, we were being told exactly how to feel or think about certain characters or events.

I loved Nathaniel and Silas in this story, however, I wasn't a fan of Elisabeth herself. I felt like she was melodramatic, immature and made decisions that sabotaged her own cause. I think this book wouldn't have lost anything by aging the characters up a few years, as I see no reason why they had to be so young.

Without spoilers, I will say that I wasn't super satisfied with the ending, especially the ending. 
SPOILER: 

I didn't think bringing Silas back was necessary at all and ​I feel like it completely cheapened his sacrifice. Both times. I loved Silas a lot and was very hurt but satisfied with his ending only for him to once again be brought back.</spoiler