Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson | Book Review

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

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Title: Sorcery of Thorns
Author: Margaret Rogerson
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy

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Initial Thoughts:

Right from the start, Sorcery of Thorns had me hooked! The writing is so atmospheric, and I was instantly drawn into the world. A magic library full of living grimoires? Yes, please! The whole concept felt fresh and exciting, and the world-building was vivid without being overwhelming.

I also have to mention the action scenes—usually, I find long fight sequences kind of boring, but that wasn’t the case here. The pacing was great, and every moment felt important, keeping me engaged the whole time.

And the dialogue? So much fun! I love books with witty, sarcastic characters, and this one totally delivered. Elizabeth, in particular, has such a great sense of humor, which made the story even more enjoyable for me.

Characters & Romance

Elizabeth is an awesome protagonist—strong, determined, and confident. I really liked her, though I do wish she had surprised me a little more. Some of her decisions felt predictable, and I think a few unexpected twists in her character development would’ve made her even more exciting.

Then there’s Nathaniel Thorn. At first, I thought he was going to be the typical brooding love interest, and in some ways, he is. But he never crosses into the “annoyingly rude” territory, and his humor totally won me over. While his relationship with Elizabeth follows some familiar YA romance tropes, it still felt really sweet. I was definitely rooting for them!

But the real scene-stealer? Silas. I loved his character so much! As Nathaniel’s demon companion, he has such a complex and fascinating dynamic with both Nathaniel and the story as a whole. Every time he appeared, I was completely invested.

In conclusion:

The only reason I’m giving this 4.5 stars instead of 5 is that, while I really enjoyed the characters, I didn’t fall in love with them the way I have in some of my all-time favorite books. Once I finished, I wasn’t obsessing over it the way I do with books that truly stick with me.

That being said, Sorcery of Thorns is such a fun, magical read! If you love books about libraries, magic, and strong-willed heroines (with a dash of humor), this one is definitely worth checking out.

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