Mesmerizing.

Washington Post

A timelessly relevant classic. 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

A brilliant, daring, and devastating jewel . . . An incredible world full of depth and danger, with characters I would follow to the ends of the earth. I'm in awe of [Shannon's] talent.

Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Red Queen series

An epic feminist fantasy perfect for fans of 'Game of Thrones' . . . A rich and engaging high fantasy novel that puts women and their stories front and center, The Priory of the Orange Tree will pull you into its magical world from the first page.

Bustle

An intricately realized and feminist fantasy . . . one might even be tempted to dub Samantha Shannon, 'The female George R.R. Martin.

Hypable

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