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

adventurous challenging inspiring 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? It's complicated

3.5

This was a great book! However, it’s definitely not for everyone. There is a LOT of world building so you’re extremely confused for about the first 100 pages, but if you can make it  to about 250 pages then things get really interesting. Also, I was kind of let down by the ending- it came off as really anticlimactic to me? (semispoiler maybe) they talk about doing this one specific thing for like 600 pages and then they do it in like two pages- the stakes just didn’t feel very high at the most important part to me. I still really enjoyed it!
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