The Priory of the Orange Tree
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2019
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Violence
The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction – but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.
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Mixed feelings: The Priory of the Orange Tree
Mixed feelings on The Priory of the Orange Tree, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Didn’t work for me: The Priory of the Orange Tree
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. The Priory of the Orange Tree has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Really enjoyed: The Priory of the Orange Tree
The Priory of the Orange Tree is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Didn’t work for me: The Priory of the Orange Tree
I went into The Priory of the Orange Tree with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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