A review by ameliacollins
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is Lord of the Rings with gender and racial equality, queer representation, and dragons. So, in my opinon, it is a world building, magical masterpiece that sees its characters as deeply flawed but growing individuals that act in ways that humans would act. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism, Dementia, Death of parent, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Torture