Sorcery of Thorns

Sorcery of Thorns 

By: Margaret Rogerson

This book is about a girl named Elisabeth who lives in one of the Great Libraries of Austermeer and has been told her entire life to be wary of sorcerers. She is training to one day become a deputy -- a fearsome warrior who protects and guards the grimoires of the land from harm. However, one day one of the grimoires is sabotaged and Elisabeth's involvement in ultimately killing the grimoire means that she is a suspect. Elisabeth is forced to journey to the capitol under the protection of sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Once she reaches the capitol, Elisabeth discovers that she has stumbled upon a centuries old conspiracy that could end life and she knows it. 

This book is perfect for fans of young adult fantasy. I thought the concept was super unique. I love books (obviously) and the idea of books being alive is such a captivating theory. Also, the way that Elisabeth is able to communicate with the books in a way that no one else can was such an interesting concept and urged me to keep reading to find out the reason. The fact that it wasn't the reason that I suspected was also very refreshing because it kept me on my toes. 

I also enjoyed that the love story of Elisabeth and Nathaniel constantly took a back seat to Elisabeth learning and growing for herself and overall wasn't one of the main focuses of the book. Instead, where other books might have focused on a budding romance, this one focused on friendship and alliances which I believe is altogether more wholesome. Also Elisabeth's friendship with Silas is just goals (as goals as you can get when it comes to friendship with a demon). 

I liked the giant conspiracy evil plot thing that was happening. It was actually really interesting to think about and I liked how the reader keeps figuring out bits and pieces and the whole thing doesn't fit together until the end. 

Lastly I really liked the ending because it was kind of a cliffhanger but in the way that means that the reader can interpret the end to be what they wish it to be, and not in a way that means there is another book coming out that you have to read or else you will feel empty and incomplete for the rest of your days. No, that's just me? Okay then. Anyway, I'm fairly certain that this book is a standalone which is great because that doesn't mean you have to a year for another book to come out and then wait until you can get it from the library if you're like me and your parents refuse to let you buy every book you want to read because money. So yeah, really liked the book. It was super good. Would read a sequel if one is made, although I doubt that one will be because the ending was kind of perfect. Check it out!