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A review by rafdee13
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
3.0
It was alright. Some things I really liked, others...idk, the characters didn't feel very human despite 800 pages spent with them. They felt very flat. I would spend Tane's section waiting to get back to Ead's. Then it would go to Loth's who was...idk...a nice guy? Roos was a little more interesting, but for someone who promised his dead lover (who he talks about 24/7) that he would protect their granddaughter he doesn't seem to think of her much or mention her whatsoever! I forgot she had any relevance to him until the end.
The food and locations didn't feel very inventive or fleshed out either. It was like "here's fantasy Netherlands with some different food words mashed together" but for every land.
Sorry, I think I'm being more mean then warranted. The writing style is good and easy to follow. The plot relationship building moments between characters were enjoyable. Outfit descriptions were vibrant. I think I'd give it up to 200 and see if you'd like to continue.
The food and locations didn't feel very inventive or fleshed out either. It was like "here's fantasy Netherlands with some different food words mashed together" but for every land.
Sorry, I think I'm being more mean then warranted. The writing style is good and easy to follow. The plot relationship building moments between characters were enjoyable. Outfit descriptions were vibrant. I think I'd give it up to 200 and see if you'd like to continue.