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Among the Burning Flowers
by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
🌸 Amongst the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thanks so much to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and the author for the arc!
Stepping back into the world of The Priory of the Orange Tree felt like returning to something grand, sweeping, and so beautifully dangerous - and Amongst the Burning Flowers does not disappoint.
This prequel novella gives us a closer look at the world before it all fell apart, and I’m so delighted it centred on Marosa Vetalda! She was one character I desperately wanted more of in Priory, and this story gave her the nuance, depth, and agency she truly deserved. From palace walls to political games, her quiet strength absolutely shines here.
We also get the prickly, loyal Estina (dragon hunter extraordinaire!) and the ever-intriguing Aubrecht - both adding layers of complexity to this tension-laced tale. And of course, the ever-present, slow-burning threat of wyrms rising again… 🔥
Samantha Shannon continues to weave queerness, world-building, and emotion into her storytelling so naturally. Her prose is rich and atmospheric, and while this was shorter than a full novel, the stakes felt epic.
A gripping glimpse into the calm before the storm - equal parts tragic and beautiful. If you loved Priory, this will make the world feel even bigger, and more heartbreakingly real.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thanks so much to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and the author for the arc!
Stepping back into the world of The Priory of the Orange Tree felt like returning to something grand, sweeping, and so beautifully dangerous - and Amongst the Burning Flowers does not disappoint.
This prequel novella gives us a closer look at the world before it all fell apart, and I’m so delighted it centred on Marosa Vetalda! She was one character I desperately wanted more of in Priory, and this story gave her the nuance, depth, and agency she truly deserved. From palace walls to political games, her quiet strength absolutely shines here.
We also get the prickly, loyal Estina (dragon hunter extraordinaire!) and the ever-intriguing Aubrecht - both adding layers of complexity to this tension-laced tale. And of course, the ever-present, slow-burning threat of wyrms rising again… 🔥
Samantha Shannon continues to weave queerness, world-building, and emotion into her storytelling so naturally. Her prose is rich and atmospheric, and while this was shorter than a full novel, the stakes felt epic.
A gripping glimpse into the calm before the storm - equal parts tragic and beautiful. If you loved Priory, this will make the world feel even bigger, and more heartbreakingly real.