Sorcery of Thorns: Book Review

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Hello! 

Today we will be reviewing Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson. This book was published in early June of 2019. It is a fantastic magical YA fantasy book based on magical libraries. This was the second book featured in the new Fantasy Monthly book box. 

Here is the synopsis:


"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. She hopes to become a warden, charged with protecting the kingdom from their power.

Then an act of sabotage releases the library’s most dangerous grimoire. Elisabeth’s desperate intervention implicates her in the crime, and she is torn from her home to face justice in the capital. 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."

I fell in love with this book the moment I started reading. The theme of magical books and libraries along with sorcerors is so enthralling that I couldn't help but read this book in less than three days. The main character was extremely relatable and had an honesty to her conveyed emotions that I really enjoyed. I also loved all of the side characters, especially Silas. He had great character developement that really made the story shine. And the romance in this book was perfect for me. Not too overwhelming, just the perfect amount to keep you smiling and interested in the couple. 

Overall, I loved this book and give it five stars. I suspect it will be my top read for 2019. If you haven't read this book yet I highly recommend grabbing a copy of it and starting as soon as possible! I also recommend her other book, An Enchantment of Ravens.

I hope you enjoyed this short and sweet review of Sorcery of Thorns by Maragaret Rogerson.


Sincerely,

Kaylin Peyerk