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A review by sweekune
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
Audiobook narrated by Liyah Summers.
Drawn in by the beautiful cover but put off by the length, I procrastinated in starting this book for a long time. Eventually, I started it and enjoyed every last moment of this behemoth.
- A very detailed tale. Shannon has exceptional talent in painting a scene, making the reader feel the atmosphere. My favourite part of her writing was the attention and focus she put in each scene. I particularly like when smell was used, especially when characters are recalling memories.
- There are several points of view in this book and each character very different, very interesting and flawed. I enjoyed getting to know them all and by the end even liked some of those I started out hating.
-It is a long and winding tale. Normally I would find that difficult to push through but in The Priory of the Orange Tree this never feels like padding. Each part is relevant and lots of foreshadowing and character work goes into each chapter.
- The world building was excellent. I loved how each society worked differently and how progressive compared to general fantasy they were. Queendoms, same-sex relationships, hierarchies based on skill not birthright all played a part in this book.
- Summers the narrator was an absolute asset to this book. She brought to life each and every character in the book andwove her voice into each place. Her accents worked well and suited each person within the narrative.
I will have a very large book hangover from The Priory of the Orange Tree and very much enjoyed being immersed. I highly recommend this for epic fantasy fans looking for something that is immersive and inclusive with brilliant world building and characters.
Drawn in by the beautiful cover but put off by the length, I procrastinated in starting this book for a long time. Eventually, I started it and enjoyed every last moment of this behemoth.
- A very detailed tale. Shannon has exceptional talent in painting a scene, making the reader feel the atmosphere. My favourite part of her writing was the attention and focus she put in each scene. I particularly like when smell was used, especially when characters are recalling memories.
- There are several points of view in this book and each character very different, very interesting and flawed. I enjoyed getting to know them all and by the end even liked some of those I started out hating.
-It is a long and winding tale. Normally I would find that difficult to push through but in The Priory of the Orange Tree this never feels like padding. Each part is relevant and lots of foreshadowing and character work goes into each chapter.
- The world building was excellent. I loved how each society worked differently and how progressive compared to general fantasy they were. Queendoms, same-sex relationships, hierarchies based on skill not birthright all played a part in this book.
- Summers the narrator was an absolute asset to this book. She brought to life each and every character in the book andwove her voice into each place. Her accents worked well and suited each person within the narrative.
I will have a very large book hangover from The Priory of the Orange Tree and very much enjoyed being immersed. I highly recommend this for epic fantasy fans looking for something that is immersive and inclusive with brilliant world building and characters.