Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

Summary: A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction—but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though … Continue reading Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

This Week in Reading: A Little More Progress

Last week it felt like I didn't get much reading done at all. But in truth I managed to finish four books - two romance novels and two fantasy novels (well, one of those was a supernatural cozy mystery). I think it just felt really dragging because I'd been reading the one book for a … Continue reading This Week in Reading: A Little More Progress

This Week in Reading: Progress But Also Little Progress

Well, last week was interesting. I didn't get much reading done at all. I just...wasn't feeling it. Probably depression. So I finished up marathoning all of Veronica Mars through Thursday and pretty much did zero reading, except with audiobooks. I at least managed to finish two books, both in audio, one SFF, and one thriller. … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Progress But Also Little Progress

Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

Can’t-Wait Wednesday, aka Waiting on Wednesday, is a weekly meme originating from Jill at Breaking the Spine and now hosted by Wishful Endings. If you’re interested in participating, stop by Wishful Endings to link up your posts. A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon