I am really excited for this one and the early extract just made that more so. Will definitely be picking this up when it is out.

A little rocky at first, but I was hooked after the first few chapters! I was given an exclusive early excerpt by Netgalley for my honest review and after reading it I can say that The Priory of the Orange Tree is a promise of a tale that will leave you breathless and in awe, as fantasy meets adventure. I am honestly so excited to see how the rest of this story plays out when it is released in February!

DO NOT READ THIS EXTRACT. You will not be able to sleep knowing that you have to wait so long for the rest of the book! Seriously, I cannot WAIT for the release of this book.

I only read 57% of the extract. It was enough to convince me that I wanted to read the whole book.

There are a lot of characters and there's a lot of jumping around between POVs and places within the story so the chapters I read weren't quite enough for me to feel really invested but I can tell it's going to be a slow burner. One that takes time to fall in love with the characters and really get the world, but I'm pretty sure the full book will accomplish that when I read it. I loved the writing style and I'm intrigued to see where the rest of the story will go.

I stopped at 57% purely so I can just read the story all at once rather than just a little bit then have to wait.

This was already on my list for the most anticipated book of 2019-and now after reading the excerpt seriously I can't wait! The characters and world building sound amazing! Already pre-ordered my copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this early extract. It did take a bit of time to get invested in the story, partly due to the scope of what seems to be a massive, sweeping epic fantasy, but the world building and plot felt solid to start. I was apprehensive at first because the book does throw the reader into the plot, and I didn't feel like I was given much to work with to get attached to these characters early on, which left me forgetting much of the extract soon after I read it unfortunately. I'm hoping that it sorts itself out, so I will be anticipating this full release.

Truth be told, I’m not sure how I am gonna make it until the end of Febuary to read this! This is going to be epic, and I don’t say that lightly. I’m so excited for this book and this series. Samantha Shannon is amazing.

I am so, so glad I got to read the extract because gosh, this sounds amazing and I am immediately going to order it. It's seems like a perfect feminist fantasy read for me and I can't wait to read more of it. The release date can't come fast enough.

Not sure how many pages this was, but this short preview was fantastic. So far, the story is riveting and the world is nuanced and complex with religious warring at the heart of the novel. It follows several perspectives that are set all over the world and have very different beliefs. However my favorite is definitely Ead, a maid, who seems to be a double agent but to protect Queen Sabran despite their different backgrounds, cultures and religious beliefs. I cannot wait to read the entire book!

The Priory of the Orange tree can be quite confusing because of the many characters and the many kingdoms to be learned. However, I learned that the paperback actually contains a glossary in the end so that's comforting. Needless to say, this excerpt has piqued my interest. The Priory of the Orange Tree seems to be a book unlike any other, a fantasy like no other fantasy. I am excited to read the full version!

I won"t lie, that extract was way too short ! February 26th can't come soon enough.
The Priory of the Orange Tree promise to be an epic read, it already has an epic start. I can't wait to read it in its entirety !

No except in history has ever created so much excitement for a book. Samantha Shannon does not, will not disappoint and Priory has the makings to be even greater than the Bone Season series. I am so terribly excited to read this novel!

Wow, oh how I could read 900 pages of this. The setting is beautiful, taking the classic kingdom setting and mixing it with the sea, islands and sand has me imagining this book playing out in my head. Samantha Shannon has a way of making this world deliciously beautiful. The characters are cut throat and daring, their actions keep you on the edge of your seat.
I definitely need Shannon’s other books in my collection.
Only problem with this book was.... IT WAS ONLY A SAMPLER AND I NEED THIS WHOLE BOOK RIGHT NOW!!!

This excerpt was so awesome, I can’t wait to read the rest of the book!! I loved the dragons and the politics.

Never in my life have I been SO. BUMMED. that all I had in hand was an extract. I knew, after only reading a little ways, that I needed the full novel as soon as humanly possible. What an incredible story this is going to be!

I think the beginning was a bit messy. I understand that the author had to set the ground for the story but maybe she gave us too much information all at once and it all became a bit chaotic. Also the first few chapters didn’t really flow well but then it got much better.
The premise of this book really does sound great and like something I would enjoy and so I’m willing to give this book a chance when it comes out in February!

Samantha Shannon has a lovely way with words. She quickly became my favourite author after The Bone Season. While this book is much different from TBS, it is just as great! The preview of the book left me wanting more. I can't wait until my preorder arrives and I can finally read more about these fantastic creatures and learn more about the wonderful characters.

This is SO epic and right away i want the whole book!! I cannot wait for this!
It seems on par with Game of Thrones where this whole new world is waiting and you cant read enough of it!

Read the excerpt....
hooked to the book..
Need The Priory of the Orange Tree like I need air to breathe...

The 26th of February cannot come soon enough! I'm so glad I have Priory of the Orange Tree preordered. In this extract, Samantha Shannon gives us an insight into the world and characters she has spent the last three years meticulously crafting, and I'll say it was without a shadow of a doubt worth the wait. I eagerly anticipate reading the rest of this large tome upon release date, and will write a full, comprehensive review upon finishing such.