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A review by purple_reads
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Each time I've tried to describe this book all I can think is "exciting but boring". Not very helpful if I'm being honest.
The plot was great, I really enjoyed it. Loved the book themes; the role books played in Elisabeth's life and the parts where they came alive. It wasn't necessarily full of political intrigue, but it was different to what I usually read in fantasy which made it all the more exciting.
I also loved the female MC, Elisabeth. She had passion, drive, and was written really well. The same applies to the other two main characters, Nathaniel and Silas, yet I was craving to learn more about them personally and their own motives. It would've been nice to see something from their pov.
This brings me to the half-attempted execution of romance. Like, seriously, what was that? I was excited after their first interaction but then it just...fell flat. Nothing happened. And when it did there was no lead-up. There was no yearning, no slow burn; it just happened. As I said previously, another pov would've been better. It would've hopefully explained why Nathaniel was randomly in love with Elisabeth. And I definitely think I would've rated this book higher if it weren't for this because the romance seemed to take a big place in the story - even though it felt like there was nothing there at all.
Stars ~ 3.5
The plot was great, I really enjoyed it. Loved the book themes; the role books played in Elisabeth's life and the parts where they came alive. It wasn't necessarily full of political intrigue, but it was different to what I usually read in fantasy which made it all the more exciting.
I also loved the female MC, Elisabeth. She had passion, drive, and was written really well. The same applies to the other two main characters, Nathaniel and Silas, yet I was craving to learn more about them personally and their own motives. It would've been nice to see something from their pov.
This brings me to the half-attempted execution of romance. Like, seriously, what was that? I was excited after their first interaction but then it just...fell flat. Nothing happened. And when it did there was no lead-up. There was no yearning, no slow burn; it just happened. As I said previously, another pov would've been better. It would've hopefully explained why Nathaniel was randomly in love with Elisabeth. And I definitely think I would've rated this book higher if it weren't for this because the romance seemed to take a big place in the story - even though it felt like there was nothing there at all.
Stars ~ 3.5