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Sorcery of Thorns

By: Margaret Rogerson
Narrated by: Emily Ellet
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 A New York Times bestseller!

“A bewitching gem...I absolutely loved every moment of this story.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series
“If you loved the Hogwarts Library…you’ll be right at home at Summershall.” —Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale

From the New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens comes an “enthralling adventure” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about an apprentice at a magical library who must battle a powerful sorcerer to save her kingdom.

All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a foundling in one of Austermeer’s Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorcery—magical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into grotesque monsters of ink and leather.

Then an act of sabotage releases the library’s most dangerous grimoire, and Elisabeth is implicated in the crime. With no one to turn to but her sworn enemy, the sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn, and his mysterious demonic servant, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy. Not only could the Great Libraries go up in flames, but the world along with them.

As her alliance with Nathaniel grows stronger, Elisabeth starts to question everything she’s been taught—about sorcerers, about the libraries she loves, even about herself. For Elisabeth has a power she has never guessed, and a future she could never have imagined.©2019 Margaret Rogerson (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Sorcery Magic Users Heartfelt Royalty

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Critic reviews

“If you are looking for magic you will find it inside this book. Sorcery of Thorns is a bewitching gem, full of slow burning romance, loyal friendships, and extraordinary world building. I absolutely loved every moment of this story.” (Stephanie Garber, number one New York Times best-selling author of the Caraval series)
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Loved the book, not overly keen on the narrator and accents she uses. However she enticed me enough to pick up the physical book so that’s something! Would recommend.

Amazing book

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This story completely sucked me in with its concept of magical libraries and grimoires. I was hooked from the start! Watching Elizabeth's character develop throughout the story was a definite highlight, and the romance added a sweet touch. It was such an enjoyable listen.

If you enjoyed this, you should definitely check out "Mysteries of Thorn Manor."

Magical Libraries and Intriguing Lore

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I really hate giving bad reviews to anything, but this was difficult for me as someone who loves YA and loves Fantasy because I really should have loved it.

So summarised annoyances:

1. The book isn't named after the MC but her love interest...
2... who has very little charisma or chemistry with MC. He does have a few good snarks, but is so detached from the majority of the story.
3. Tried to hard to be beauty and the beast.
4. My favourite character died, and his arc is just explained posthumously.
5. Not nearly enough is explained about the awesome libraries full of Grimoires.

Other than that - its alright!

I didn't hate it...

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Loved listening to this book. Have really missed great fantasy adventure books similar to those I read when I was a teenager. Fantastic having a female protagonist. Wished there was a series. I highly recommend this book. Written and performed superbly!

Brilliant!

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Spoiler free review.
Played at 1.1x speed seemed right for me.
The story does not feel like a dig, or play on any religion.

I started this as a book, but found I didn't have the time to continue, so I got it as an audiobook aswell, this audiobook very difficult to pause. I would find extra minutes alone at work to listen to a little more.
The story develops at a good pace, the world that is created is explained well but not forcefully.
If you like magic and demons but in a world where it doesn't feel like an abuse of these features, then this is for you.

A beautiful story set in a well constructed works.

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I ended up feeling pretty underwhelmed by the this book which is such a pity because I feel it started off strong and I liked the overall premise of it. It felt as though the writing was trying to be pretty and lyrical but it didn't add anything to the listening experience. I also felt like Elisabeth and Nathaniel's relationship fell flat, there was potential for more but it was all a bit cheesy. The ending felt lazy by summing up the end of the battle and the aftermath in the epilogue. An easy listen overall but I don't get the hype.

Disappointed in the end

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Oh my goodness what a wonderful audiobook! I loved Margaret Rogerson’s first book (an enchantment of ravens), and this one was amazing too. It includes talking books, libraries, wonderful main characters and a really sweet romance. And the ending was just so perfect I can’t even describe! I don’t really know how to do this book justice in a review.. just read/listen to it! Although this was a stand alone, I am so excited and looking forward to any other books this author writes and she’s quickly become one of my favourite authors! 💜

Enchanting and hilarious

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at first I was unsure if this was my kind of story but about 2 hours in it gets much deeper and more interesting, ending wonderfully.
nicely paced and well read.

gets better as you listen

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I enjoyed this story overall. The idea of the librarys and the plot progression was exciting and novel. However, I did feel like some of the climactic parts of the novel were cut short and interactions or reactions between characters that I was excited to experience where missing or edited out. Shame..

Great world building but the best bits are absent

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This is a great story and very well narrated by Emily Ellet. As someone who reads a lot of fantasy I enjoyed the truly unique concept and characters. Yes this is a magical fantasy version of the world but you won't find any of the stereotypical characters in this one. The story is well paced all the way through. No spoilers....but the ending made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!

It's a long book but I enjoyed having a stand-alone story - so many fantasy novels are pulled out into series of ten or more books that just slowly run out of steam. The fact that there is no sequel means that Margaret Rogerson has kept the storyline and editing tight and tied off all the ends so beautifully. It was a treat and well worth a credit.

Fantastic stand-alone story.

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