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A review by meowreads
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
This book is something else and has it all🍊
"“I do not sleep because I am not only afraid of the monsters at my door, but also of the monsters my own mind can conjure. The ones that live within.”
Magnificent dragons that speak, strong-willed female characters who are all so inspiring, exciting and thrilling adventures in a world where east and west must join forces to battle the ultimate enemy: the Nameless One.
I believe this is more of a character-driven story than a plot-driven one. Every character is real - they are plagued with self-doubts and insecurities and internal conflicts which we can all relate to. And as they each struggle with their own individual goals, a common enemy awaits.
I also love how Samantha Shannon spent her time in building the world - the thickness of the book looks intimidating but it's only 800 pages long and definitely worth your time if you love slow-paced narratives.
I don't want to spoil the book so you have to read it for yourself, ha!
"“Some truths are safest buried. Some castles best kept in the sky. There's promise in tales that are yet to be spoken.”
Bonus points:
Queer fantasy (the love story is *chef's kiss*)
Amazing magic system
Character-driven (I am a character-driven story type of girl)
"“I do not sleep because I am not only afraid of the monsters at my door, but also of the monsters my own mind can conjure. The ones that live within.”
Magnificent dragons that speak, strong-willed female characters who are all so inspiring, exciting and thrilling adventures in a world where east and west must join forces to battle the ultimate enemy: the Nameless One.
I believe this is more of a character-driven story than a plot-driven one. Every character is real - they are plagued with self-doubts and insecurities and internal conflicts which we can all relate to. And as they each struggle with their own individual goals, a common enemy awaits.
I also love how Samantha Shannon spent her time in building the world - the thickness of the book looks intimidating but it's only 800 pages long and definitely worth your time if you love slow-paced narratives.
I don't want to spoil the book so you have to read it for yourself, ha!
"“Some truths are safest buried. Some castles best kept in the sky. There's promise in tales that are yet to be spoken.”
Bonus points:
Queer fantasy (the love story is *chef's kiss*)
Amazing magic system
Character-driven (I am a character-driven story type of girl)