The Priory of the Orange Tree
Adult Fiction/Fantasy
Reviewed by Cynthia from the Altona Branch
The Priory of the Orange Tree follows four characters as they make their way through a divided world on the brink of destruction. Ead secretly protects Sabran, the queen of Inys, and belongs to a hidden group of mages. Loth, a Lord from Inys and a friend of Sabran, is sent south to a rival nation. Tané is a dragon rider in training from across the sea and Niclays is an exiled alchemist living in enemy territory and desperate to return home.
The main characters have differing histories and world views which results in interesting perspectives of the same situations. This gives a clearer picture of the world and the people living in it. Several of the main characters know each other which gives you a deeper understanding of the characters and their inner dialogue.
With so many different characters telling the story, there is a message or lesson for everyone. This story focuses on many aspects of life and the struggles people face over the course of their lives.
One issue I had with this book was that it is very long (848 pages to be exact). This is mainly due to the deep history and world building aspects of the story, which makes reading this book a bit slow. However, this is also what makes it a great book because it makes the story and world so lush and full.
If you liked Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones or The Witcher, then this book is for you. The Priory of the Orange Tree has myths, magic, dragons, and so much more.
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