Books that are alive? Check.
Apprentices living in a library? Check.
Magic and demons? Check!

This book has everything to be a successful story. It's full of adventures, full of magic, and I loved every bit of it. And who doesn't love when a girl saves the day? (Ok, she wasn't alone, but eh!)

Many thanks to Simon and Schuster Canada for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is such a fun different story. I love the magical library's and Elizabeth can be very relatable to many readers. Although she is an inconsistent character at time, ready dive into action one moment but the next just waiting things out. I thought this was a great book and cant wait to read it again when it comes out.

I really didn’t like An Enchantment of Ravens. I thought it was sort of bland and the characters fell flat for me. I bought it for a pretty cover and was disappointed by what I found inside. I thought I had gotten what I deserved for judging a book by it’s cover. Then i saw the cover for A Sorcery of Thorns and I knew I would never be able to resist. Bowater is simply that powerful.

The excellent news is that I LOVED this book. It was such a stark difference from how I felt about Rogerson’s first book that I was shocked. The world felt well thought out, the magic made sense. The monsters made sense. The characters were incredibly likeable and I nearly cried several times worrying about them. It’s also a standalone which we NEED more of in the fantasy genre. I’m tired of having to read seven plus books to complete one story.

This book is action and romance packed. The setting is whimsical, and I wish I could live in a great library with books that could talk. Nathaniel is incredibly charming so of course he’s my new book boyfriend. I absolutely fell in love. To be honest, Silas is up there too though. Who doesn’t want a demon butler? It felt like this series had a dash of Black Butler in it, and that’s a good thing.

And can we talk about Elizabeth? I love that she’s awkwardly tall but doesn’t hate her body. I love how fierce she is, and how she has her own strong ambitions. I love that she had a FRIEND who is a GIRL and supports other women. Never does she imply that she is better than other women. She’d a genuinely good person full of fire and heart and it’s been a long time since I have loved a protagonist this much. She’s so brilliant.

The ending of the book is a little bittersweet but SO satisfying. I was worried for a bit there that I wasn’t going to love the ending but those last few pages filled me with enough happiness for a few months. Rogerson really made me love these characters so while I enjoyed seeing them suffer, I couldn’t stand it if it was too much.

This book has completely flipped my feelings for Margaret Rogerson as an author. I definitely want to read more of her works. I want to own them all in beautiful hard cover. I’m excitedly waiting to see what she will announce next.

What captured me to first request an ARC was the synopsis.

Welcome to a world where books (called grimoires) have a soul and where they can become evil creatures. To protect people from these grimoires there are libraries throughout the empire. But they are attacked, and this will releases evil magic that must be prevented from spreading. And only wardens can have the power to prevent it.

Elizabeth, was an orphan and the Director took her in, therefore, she grew up in a library. She has a special bond with the library the books inside. She is a great heroine, strong and determined despite the odds against her.

Nathaniel, the only magician who believes in her, is a complex and interesting character. They first start off as enemies but slowly it turns into something else.

The author has created a well-balanced book between action, world-building, and development of the characters. So I enjoyed reading this book and there was no length to the story. However, this book is said in a third person POV, meaning that it occasionally jumps from one character to another, and to me, it doesn't really exhibit the deeper feelings that our heroine is experiencing. I feel that this book would capture my interest more if it was a film instead. Nevertheless, it is still very well done and although there are minor features I didn't really like, it is a book that I would happily recommend to my friends.
I recommend Sorcery of Thorns to anyone who loves talking books and libraries and a strong heroine with a touch of romance.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received a netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

First off I have to stay I loved this premise. A librarian as a heroine? Love! Sentient books? Yes please! A dapper sorcerer that totally gives off Darcy vibes? Sign me up!

This book completely delivered on all counts. I enjoyed the action, I loved the world building, and the Dow burn romance totally made me swoon.

My main criticism was the pacing. There were parts that dragged and I started to lose interest but then it quickly picked up.

I highly recommend this book!

I thoroughly liked this book and rated it as a 4-Star read. It's quite good for someone who is just getting into the YA Genre, moreso story driven than romance driven. I loved the magic system, really enjoyed the world and the characters are quite witty. You also see the growth of our main character, Elisabath, who begins with thinking one way but as the story progresses her thinking changes and evolves. Although I'm more into books that are more romance driven, it was still a good read. Can't wait for the next one!

It's official: Margaret Rogerson is a magical story-telling wizard. I fell hard for her debut novel, and the result was no different on her second book. While not as beautifully written as An Enchantment of Ravens, Sorcery of Thorns more than makes up for it by being so. much. fun.

From the get-go, this book about magical libraries and sorcerers and demons pulled me in deep. It honestly felt like coming home, and it took until I had nearly finished the book to figure out why. It reminds me of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter series The Infernal Devices. Guys, that series is my absolute favourite of hers, and everything I loved from it was here! Sorcerers instead of Shadowhunters, magical libraries instead of the Institute; a wonderful, kick-ass heroine, a cheeky love interest, and a sullen but loveable companion. I felt the same sense of wonder and comfort reading those books as I did SoT, and despite all the similarities this story stood impossibly well on its own. There is literally no higher praise I can give it than that.

I really enjoyed the world Rogerson created here. Demons and sorcerers work hand-in-hand, serving each other in life, and death, and each with their own forte. Libraries are focal aspects of the kingdom, with apprentices training how to handle the books they house. I cannot tell you how much I loved the grimoires and how Elisabeth saw them. There is such a Beauty and the Beast vibe, with the grimoires having their own personalities and fighting back. This one needs to be paid a compliment at least once a day or else it will never open. That one wants your face so it can sew it in as a new page. They scuttle along the floor or flap their pages to fly, they sing and snore and sneeze and whisper in your ear. Small descriptions made in passing that breathe such life into this story. And the inevitable message behind a love for those books and what it means to read and absorb their knowledge is sweet and oh so true.

Elisabeth is another main character from Rogerson that I relate to with all my heart. Her love of the grimoires and the Great Libraries, her literal home, was what made her shine. The respect she shows the books and how their influence made her who she is today was spot-on and heartfelt. Elisabeth is a tall, sword-wielding girl who can't keep herself out of trouble, whether she tries or not. She is a menace through and through, and I melted each time Nathaniel called her that. Yes you knew I'd be getting to the love interest at some point. I have to say I really like the romances Rogerson writes. Unlike AEoR, this is not insta-love, but it is no less adorable and worth rooting for. I have a sweet spot for snarky boys with ghosts in their past, and Nathaniel was no exception.

A final note: Rogerson gets the best titles and covers. An Enchantment of Ravens. Sorcery of Thorns. What's next!? Tell me, tell me! And she also gets Charlie Bowater art, and that in itself is a point of jealousy for me. I can't get enough of her artwork.

This book was so good I just about called in a sick day at work so I could finish it. Any bookworm who has ever dreamed of being a librarian needs this book in their life. Like every other gusher here, the combination of books that have personalities, that can talk, grumble, coerce, and turn into monsters if given half the chance, with a kick ass warrior librarian was just music to my ears, and the beginning of what was one of the best books (and hopefully a potential series?????) I've read this year. This book is a wonderful combination of action filled YA fantasy, whimsy, and fun. The world building was original and one of the best parts of the book, and coupled so well with the emotional roller coaster of our soft-hearted yet fierce heroine. I recommend this book to everyone, not just teenagers. If you read fantasy you can't go wrong with this wonderful read.

This was a very enjoyable read. A fast paced young adult fantasy, with a very engaging and spirited heroine.
Elisabeth is on a mission to save her home against a very determined enemy, who wants unbridled power and will stop at nothing to attain it.
She is assisted on this mission by the sorcerer, Nathaniel and his demon familiar, Silas. Both of whom Elisabeth was taught to fear and think of as evil. However, she is able to come to the realization that nothing is as it seems, and that who you thought of as your enemy might be your greatest Ally.

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Once again, another captivating world by Margaret Rogerson! I loved how vivid the sense of place is, and the characters are so well drawn. The story is at times exciting, interesting, touching, and witty. It helps that it's all about librarians, books, magic, and a strong girl saving the world.

Looking forward to whatever she writes next!

*I have already sent feedback via Netgalley but it seems to have accidentally given the book to me twice and is asking for feedback twice, so I am just resending my earlier review*

Just like Enchantment of Ravens, Margaret has done it again and created yet another beautiful, vibrant and interesting world with lovable and understandable characters. Her prose and story-telling skills are amazing and I look forward to every one of her books. She describes things and places just enough so that I can easily imagine every scene with some creative freedom, really allowing for this reading experience to be unique. Everyone will read this book a little different creating their own memories with it just as I did.

The story revolves around Elisabeth Scrivener, who for once in my YA reading career, is taller than basically everyone, (tall girls represent!) including the ever so charming Nathaniel Thorn.
Elisabeth’s duty to her heart and unrelenting will to fight for what she loves is honestly a breath of fresh air. I could always count on her doing what was right which was actually really nice (even though I found the beginning of her journey with Nathaniel was a little too over-the-top “must save the world and cannot trust anyone” but she grows out of it eventually).
Though her relationship with Nathaniel at the beginning is rocky (with some really hilarious misunderstandings and miscommunication - because why would you trust a beautiful man with magic that could kill you right?), I am a sucker for hate-to-love relationships and this did not disappoint.

Basically Elisabeth is an apprentice librarian, but this library is special because the grimoires are alive with magic, each with different personalities. And Elisabeth grew up alongside these books which is kinda like her superpower — ... meaning the more books I surround myself with the stronger I’ll be right?

The book in general was fast-paced which I’m always thankful for, but it really picked up for me about 1/3 through and from then on I was hooked.

Also that ending was so wholesome, and cute, and gratifying so I thank you Margaret Roberson for another job well done. I can’t wait to pick up a finished copy when it comes out in a month.

I really loved this book, I will recommend it gladly to customers and my colleagues.
I really enjoyed the two protagonist and the world the author created for them to have adventures.
Thanks for the ARC

I don't think I've ever read a high-fantasy book through in my life... and let me say I am very glad this is the first one did.
The characters were real; they had faults and virtues, made mistakes but worked to correct them. Margaret Rogerson was not afraid to really get into the nitty-gritty aspects of her character's lives.
Great imagery, by the way. Descriptions weren't dragged out to the point of not making any sense.
Scary monsters, demons and people...
I'm having a hard time putting my feelings about this book into words at the moment, but it is definitely a new favourite of mine!

Rating: 5/5

My Review:
I’m very taken with this story. The same way a person gets lost while reading the princess bride or how a person can be swept into an adventure is pure as following Bilbo into the mountain. When a story becomes more than words on a page. When it comes about heroism and adventure, or justice and self-discovery. Stories like this one.
Sorcery of Thorn started the way every master storyteller begins. It started with illusion and mystery. With a girl wanting to become a simple Warden. Not a hero. Elisabeth wanted nothing more than something as small as a job title. That’s what hooked me. Great things happen to people like her.
The story starts off with a meeting: a grimoire dangerous enough to warrant sword-wielding guards and heavy irons chains, a secret whispered from eyes that watch, and a tall girl who spends her life with her nose in a book and some booklice crawling in her shoes. Dangerous things, a woman who reads.
Oh, and of course no story is complete without a demon or two.
I almost wish I could read it for the first time again. Though a third time will have to do. Maybe by then, I’ll be prepared for the ending.
This book was an adventure from the start. After we meet our Thorn the book starts to layer and grow. It became a snowball of world building and plot twists that I wasn’t prepared for. Margaret Rogerson promised great things in the synopsis but it supposed every one of my expectations.
The characters would be a great example of plot twists. Every line the authors draws is run through with a sword at least twice. Nathaniel, clever, brooding, and demon marked. Admittedly kind of a jerk at first makes my heart break to think about everything he went through. Young Nathaniel thrown into something he barely understood, did everything he could for those he loved. An unexpected attachment I think, that grew the moment Elisabeth fell into his life.
It was the snow that made the book feel real. The atmosphere was so addicting, you could almost taste the burning metal and feel the frustration that Elisabeth felt.
Like I said above, I’m very taken with this story and its bittersweet ending. I think the author said it well in her dedication.
“To all the girls who found themselves in a book."
This is definitely the right book to find your self in.

I quite enjoyed this book. It had action, romance, mystery, fantasy and very likable characters. It suits a Younger audience, I would say between 11 and 15, and I think they will find everything they like in it. I can genuily say I had a good time reading it.

Rogerson’s prose is once again lush and descriptive.

I can’t even say that this was a straight up “fantasy” book. It was so much more than that.

It was a mystery/thriller/heist/epic plot story set in a fantasy world. And it was so exciting.

More than anything it was a story about watching the character Elisabeth grow. One of the best character development stories I’ve ever read.

It was a very different story than An Enchantment of Ravens was. In both tone and plot. Not in a bad way at all of course. It was thrilling to see Rogerson write two entirely different books.

Somebody better make a summoning circle, because I am deceased.

THIS BOOK. The WORLDBUILDING. The CHARACTERS. The INTRIGUE. The PROSE. That LAST LINE????

SORCERY is a novel written for book lovers, where Great Libraries are home to an incredible variety of sentient grimoires. Librarians in Austermeer have swords, and apprentices are accosted by ink-spitting, opera-belting, face-stealing books with the ability to shift into monsters. It's also a world populated by sorcerers, demons, stone armies, and enough glamour to fill the most magical of fairylands. Rogerson has SUCH a way with words; I haven't read ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS, but after this gem, I might have to. The pace never falters, each setting more vivid than the last, and the relationships between the characters are p e r f e c t. Silas/Nathaniel is now one of my all-time favourite YA relationships, and a real highlight of the novel. I think because platonic relationships often are portrayed as less intense/important, but these guys....*clutches heart*.

I can't do it justice in a review, but trust me, you won't be disappointed by this. In case you didn't hear me the first time, SENTIENT BOOKS. Need I say more? 5/5

I loved this. I loved this so much. I had previously read An Enchantment of Ravens and enjoyed that greatly, but this book was so much more. A book about sorcery, libraries and magical books. Did I mention magical books? This book is a fantasy and book-lover’s dream. It at once had mystery, fantasy, a lovely romance and just the right amount of suspense. Also Silas. He was amazing. Such a well done character. All the characters were well done, but he truly stood out and was extremely well written I enjoyed this book so much. I am definitely going to buy myself a copy when it is released. I would also buy this for friends as a gift ’cause I feel like anyone that loves books and magic would adore this book as much as I did.

Most things I have to say about this book are incomprehensible by normal language standards as I can't find words to describe how much I have loved it.

World building was interesting and well-done without being too wordy. The prose style was descriptive without being too much. Characters were dynamic and well-rounded and the relationship was built on trust and naturally progressed versus instant-love.

Overall, this is a phenomenon book about demon-slaying librarians, magical grimoires and morally-questionable demons.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for a copy!

This was absolutely incredible! Just like Rogerson's first book, this book was magical, whimsical, romantic and perfectly paced. Everything from the library, to the protagonist, to the conflicts, was well done and had me hooked. The cover is also beyond perfect. I will be recommending this to all of my friends, as I know so many of them loved An Enchantment of Ravens, and for me, this one was even better. You can tell the author's writing improved, and her style is the same but more sophisticated. Overall, I loved it and can't wait to buy the physical copy!