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The Priory of the Orange Tree

Samantha Shannon

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a 2019 fantasy novel by writer Samantha Shannon, described as a feminist retelling of Saint George and the Dragon, set in a divided world with a queendom without an heir and an awakening ancient enemy.

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The Vibe

Spice Level 🌶️

lightly explicit sex scenes, mostly closed door, not a primary focus of the narrative. Features F/F romantic elements.

Pace Slow Burn
POV Multi POV
Ending HFN
Tropes
high-fantasy dragon-rider slow-burn court-intrigue royal-romance gods-monsters
Content Warnings
  • Violence (high severity)
  • Death of a Loved One (medium severity)
  • Substance Abuse (medium severity)
  • Suicide (high severity)
  • Torture (high severity)
  • Domestic Abuse (high severity)
  • Pregnancy Loss (medium severity)
  • Sexual Assault (Referenced) (medium severity)