Elisabeth Scrivener is unlike any apprentice at the Great Library of Summershall. She was dropped on the doorstep when she was a baby, where no other person is admitted until the age of 13. The Great Libraries are unlike any other libraries, for they hold grimoires put together by evil sorcerers, which can turn into horrible monsters. Elisabeth is accused of treason when a grimoire at Summershall turns into a Malefict and she is the only one the wiser. Her worst nightmare comes true when a sorcerer comes to take her to the Capital for interrogation, and there seems to be no escape. But it seems someone is out to get Elisabeth, so she must find a way to trust a sorcerer and get to the bottom of what is happening, or things may be far worse than she ever anticipated.

I was immediately immersed into the story since I love books and what better setting than an enchanting library? I loved the imagery throughout the entire story, it was like there was a movie playing in my head. I love when there is enough description of the scenery and the characters while still moving the story along. The characters were likable and just the right amount of sassy, and overall just delightful. Though I did find some parts to be predictable, the characters found them out not too long after I did, so it wasn't extremely frustrating like other books I have read and been able to figure out parts well in advance of the characters. I was definitely invested in the characters as well, which is something really important to me, especially when the book is a standalone.

I would highly, highly recommend Sorcery of Thorns to anyone who enjoys YA fantasy. The premise of the story is enjoyable, new, and you get so invested in the world and the characters.