94 pages 3 hours read

Samantha Shannon

The Priory of the Orange Tree

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon follows four protagonists—Tané, Ead Duryan, Niclays Roos, and Loth Beck—in a divided world threatened by the return of an ancient enemy. As Western and Eastern regions with conflicting beliefs face increasing chaos and dragon attacks, heroes must retrieve lost magical artifacts and unite to vanquish the impending doom. The novel explores themes of redemption, love, and the importance of feminist and queer storytelling.

Reviews & Readership

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The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon is widely praised for its expansive world-building, strong female characters, and intricate plot. However, some readers feel the pacing is uneven, with a dense narrative that may be overwhelming to some. Despite this, it's a captivating read for fans of epic fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Priory of the Orange Tree?

Readers who would enjoy The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon are fans of rich, epic fantasies with strong world-building, diverse characters, and intricate plots. This book will appeal to those who love A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin and The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Romance

Topics

LGBTQ

Themes

Identity: Gender

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Emotions/Behavior: Hate & Anger