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

challenging emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

So first of all kudos to the author, this book would have absolutely been a labour of love to put together. 

This book tried really hard to break out from alot of stereotypes typical in high fantasy and overall it was successful. 
For starters the villain is the dragons themselves - also know as Wyrms - interesting concept, never read a book from that perspective before. 

LGBTQIA representation is in this book but really this is a story of love and the complex relationships of past lovers,
Present lovers, future lovers, and love between friends. 

I enjoyed this book but Im sad to say I didn’t love it. I question if it had been a duology I would have enjoyed it more? 

Also whilst I loved Ead, I found it really hard to see what was so great about Sabran - I just didn’t connect with her so much. I think if I did that would have been higher rating from me personally.

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