English Gentlemen
I will say it might be off putting due to the sheer amount of information thrown in your face, but once you get through the first few chapters of it, it starts to calm down and get more and more interesting. I only read sample but now I have to get it.
Andrea Stoeckel
"Truth is a weave of many threads" ...and a book this big to take it all in! Samantha Shannon said it took her 3 years to write this epic, and each line is as crafted as the jewels that shine throughout the book. From the faith of the Sisters of the Priory to those deemed worthy to be dragon riders; from the queen whose reign will end a thousand year dynasty to love that breaks bonds and traditions, this is truly high fantasy that whispers faintly towards our reality in the days of coronavirus. The stories of Sabran, Ead, Loth, Meg, Tane and the ones who love and care for them are carefully woven and in spots undone and rewoven to take you on a journey you will never forget. I first heard of this book a year ago when a blogger friend posted a picture of this massive book. It took months before I was able to borrow it from the library. Twice more I borrowed it before I could actually set aside enough time to give it my full attention. And now, I want to own a copy and am on a search
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Britton Rozzelle
An enormous story that captures the reader long after it has finished. Priory asks much of the reader, and while well told it isn't without several stumbles on our way to its disappointingly swift conclusion. Full of interesting characters with contrasting histories, motives and understandings of their richly-realized world of intrigue, romance and dragons.