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A review by beforeviolets
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There's promise in tales that are yet to be spoken.
I wish I could put into words just how much I loved this book, but I don't think I'll be able to. I have been craving so much sapphic adult high fantasy this year and, as most people are, was nervous to crack into this beast of a book. But the only disappointing thing about this book was that it had to end.
The prose constantly rendered me speechless, the world-building was just an absolute marvel to experience, the characters were so multi-faceted and compelling and perfectly rounded out the story.
This is the blueprint.
I wish I could put into words just how much I loved this book, but I don't think I'll be able to. I have been craving so much sapphic adult high fantasy this year and, as most people are, was nervous to crack into this beast of a book. But the only disappointing thing about this book was that it had to end.
The prose constantly rendered me speechless, the world-building was just an absolute marvel to experience, the characters were so multi-faceted and compelling and perfectly rounded out the story.
This is the blueprint.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, War, Violence, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Death, Blood, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Medical content, and Confinement
Minor: Sexual content and Infidelity