A review by bluebellwoods
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? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I really enjoyed reading this book over time. I'm not someone who has read a massive amount of fantasy and this book was still really engaging for me- it takes a little while to get into the book but once you get into the plot more it is a really immersive book. 

There is a range of characters in very different settings. Throughout I kept finding that I wanted to read more of each individuals storyline, but then when it switched to one of the other characters I thought the exact same thing but with a completely different storyline. In the end, it does come together. 

The book is fairly long- it does feel long as well- personally, I enjoyed this as there was room for the plot to fully play out and go through lots of different settings, moments and developments. 

I would recommend this book entirely. 
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