A review by 21maximillian
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous medium-paced

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

2.5

The cast of strong female LGBTQ characters was nice. But the plot was weak and unoriginal. What was really grating for me were the inexplicable decisions of some characters and the many times deus ex machina was used by the writer.