Priory of the Orange Tree (Shannon) - Book Reviews

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[S]atisfying…with court intrigue, travel through dangerous lands, fantastical religions, blood, and love.… Unfortunately… [the] tempo… hampers… of an otherwise well-planned and well-executed ending. Nonetheless, a very capable epic fantasy.
Publishers Weekly


[A] fascinating epic fantasy set in a rich, well-developed world. Shannon has created fertile narrative ground, and the state of affairs at the end of this novel certainly leaves room for new stories that will make further use of the excellent setting.
New York Journal of Books


(Starred review) Shannon deftly explores the divides between religion, custom, and territory. This extraordinary saga includes heroism, romance, friendship, pirates, plague, diplomacy, and, of course, dragons. A well-drawn feminist fantasy with broad appeal. —Anna Mickelson
Booklist


(Starred review) [A]n entirely fresh and addicting tale is born.… A celebration of fantasy that melds modern ideology with classic tropes. More of these dragons, please.
Kirkus Reviews


[A] clever combination of Elizabethan England, the legend of St. George, and Eastern dragon lore, with a dash of Tolkien… [and] enough detailed world-building, breath-taking action and sweeping romance to remind epic fantasy readers of why they love the genre in the first place.
Shelf Awareness