The Priory of the Orange Tree - (Roots of Chaos) by Samantha Shannon (Hardcover)
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5 out of 5 stars
22 November, 2023Verified purchase
Nice book
I purchased this book as a Christmas gift. The book arrived as expected
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 September, 2022
I know this book looks big and scary but trust the journey.
I have to say walking into this book I really didn't know what to expect. In return I received a beautiful story with developed plots and even more developed characters. There's diversity in terms of BIPOC and sexualities as well. Sure, there was a character that I hated and dreaded their chapters (Nicalys) but he served the story as a whole and had such a great character arc. I reccomend this book to everyone, especially if you like Game of Thrones and love strong women.
4 out of 5 stars
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16 March, 2022Verified purchase
Great representation
-4/5 Stars -1/5 Steam Rating -Queer Representation; Alternating POV; Feminist Fantasy Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a book written to showcase the strength of women! This story is written from four alternating POV and builds a world full of political intrigue, magic, dragons, and a war again good and evil. So much of this book was built upon a dichotomy; which built an interesting storyline. I also applaud the author for the representations within this book; not only do we have a solid feminist fantasy, we have one with queer & BIPOC representation! One of my favorite things about this writing though was the authors choice to k!ll off several characters. It added another layer to the story, since you never know if your favorite characters will be harmed. I’m also every thankful for the maps, it was so nice to be able to visualize all of the locations. While I really enjoyed the story, there were definitely parts that dragged a little for me. I also wish we were give a bit more at the ending of the book, I really would have liked to see how it all shook out a few years in the future; I was left with a few questions.
5 out of 5 stars
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10 January, 2022
Absolutely phenomenal
This story is an amazing read. The previous review is quite long and arduous. If you’re an avid reader of high fantasy, want a carefully constructed world with multi-dimensional characters and (meaningful) representation, or just want an extremely well-researched and written tale of heroism, look no further. Shannon takes legends of old and turns them on their head, with wonderful results. A previous reviewer doesn’t seem to share this sentiment. Completely fine, just don’t enter this journey expecting a YA fantasy novel. Completely worth the purchase and time spent reading.
2 out of 5 stars
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16 July, 2021
Hated this book
Let me begin this review by stating that I had honestly never heard of this book before May. I didn’t realize it had such a popular and cult following. I didnt know it had so many 4 and 5 star reviews. This book was a buddy read with some of my favorite people: @laurenreads._ , @book.club.bi , @literarysquirrel , @literaleah , and @cleverblondebooks . I’m not exactly sure how it was the book that we selected to read but basically it got selected, I ordered it, and all of a sudden this monster 800 page book showed up on my doorstep. I immediately was intimidated. This was going to take forever. In fact, I didn’t even really read what it was about until I had the book in my possession… oops? . After I did that, and we started the book journey that would take us 2 month or 84 years (whatever way you want to take it)to read, and I initially got kind of excited! I saw the reviews, I saw elements of LGBTQIA+, and it remind me of Game of Thrones… needless to say, I was in! I was oh so wrong. Soooooo wrong. . I hated this book. Let me rephrase, I hate this book. It is so boring. It is 800 pages of nothingness. The plot is pointless, the characters are flat, and there is literally nothing that makes you care. I did listen and read this book at the same time, which I’m pretty sure is the only reason I made it through. Samantha Shannon writing so pretentious and obnoxious. Things would literally happen to her characters and I would just be like, “oh.. well, that sucks.” . Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this book to someone I hate. It’s awful. Don’t read it. Seriously. It’s bad. Sorry Samantha but… no thanks. Never again. The best part was reading it with my girls. They, on the other hand, are 5 stars!