The scope of the book is staggering, as is Shannon's deft command of language. Brilliant, diverse, feminist, subversive, thought-provoking and masterfully told, The Priory of the Orange Tree is epic fantasy at its finest. Highly recommended." - Booklist, Starred Review "Shannon satisfyingly fills this massive standalone epic fantasy with court intrigue, travel through dangerous lands, fantastical religions, blood, love, and rhetoric." - Publishers Weekly, "A masterpiece of intricate world-building with the depth, complexity, heart and soul of a timelessly relevant classic. A well-drawn feminist fantasy with broad appeal for fans of the epic and readers of Zen Cho, Naomi Novik, and V. This extraordinary saga includes heroism, romance, friendship, pirates, plague, diplomacy, and, of course, dragons. I loved this book." - Nicola Griffith, award-winning author of Hild "Spellbinding. This story of good and evil, struggle and triumph, love and loss and return is beautifully written: complex but clear, and utterly immersive. A rich and stirring tale of magic and queens, swords and dragons, assassins and sorcerers, it is thronged with women: strong women and queer women, gorgeous women and powerful women, brilliant women and dangerous women. One of those rare novels that captures your imagination so completely you will read it over and over, until the cover cracks and the spine breaks." - Kami Garcia, #1 NYT bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of Unbreakable "This magnificent epic of queens, dragonriders, and badass secret wyrm-slaying priestesses is a tour de force, and my new absolute favorite epic fantasy." - Laini Taylor, NYT bestselling author of the Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke and Bone series "The Platonic Ideal of a fantasy novel. I'm in awe of her talent." - Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series "An epic fantasy destined to be a classic. Shannon has crafted an incredible world full of depth and danger, with characters I would follow to the ends of the earth. Many authors can paint different names onto familiar concepts Shannon goes further, building new religions and histories and conflicts, with all the rich detail necessary to bring them to life." - Marie Brennan, award-winning author of The Memoirs of Lady Trent series "A brilliant, daring, and devastating jewel. Brilliant, diverse, feminist, subversive, thought-provoking, and masterfully told, The Priory of the Orange Tree is an absolute must-read." - Karen Marie Moning, #1 NYT-bestselling author of the Highlander and Fever series "An astonishing achievement. "A masterpiece of intricate world-building with the depth, complexity, heart, and soul of a timelessly relevant classic.
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