Reviews

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

cjack's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.5

kayco's review against another edition

5.0

This book is amazing! There are 4 POVs all going through different things and getting into each character was so much fun. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

arosecast's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

holmad's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

3.75

echooutside's review against another edition

5.0

If fantasy could be described in one book, it would be this book. I always found it hard to get through a book with constant POV switches and learning different characters backstories, but it was the staple in this book. When all the storytellers were united as one it was like the one scene in OBX season 2 when they all ran into each other and rejoiced

burningupasun's review against another edition

5.0

This was SO GOOD. A bit of a slow start (mainly because there's a lot of characters and world building to grasp) but worth the length. I almost wished it had been longer in the end, just to find out what happened to everyone next.

sukismaug's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Brilliant read for any fantasy lover, a well written book with brilliant character development and a host of interesting characters 

jennylynn69's review

Could not get into this story. Too many jumps between characters and not enough connections. Half way through and no solid plot line for what the goal of the story is. And not enough character development to make me want to continue on.  

paz_books's review against another edition

4.0

In all honesty, I really struggled to get through the first half of this book but then when I did, the second half was incredible. The first half allowed for amazing world building and attachment to characters, which all unravelled well in the last pages of the novel. However, I do have to say that I was a bit underwhelmed by the major battle that this whole book took its time leading up to; it seemed to be over in seconds.

The beauty of the representation in this, the fantasy elements, the main sapphic couple, the writing style, and more, all really outweighed those few negatives at the end of the day, and that is why I am still giving this 4/5 stars. When I was struggling at the beginning I kept telling myself "this is so unnecessarily long", but actually thinking back on it, there isn't a single scene I think should be taken out or cut down.

Niclays, one of the POVs, made me cry so much, and I couldn't even give you a distinctive answer as to why. Nothing ever went right for this poor man and it hurt my lil gay heart; someone hurry and give him the whole universe please.

I really did overall love this book, and am happy with the ending- even if I feel like something is missing. I 100000% recommend it to people who have the time, because it is not the best novel to read alongside others or infrequently- you need to dedicate a whole binge for it.

gplentz's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.5