I found that I had about the same reactions to this one as I did with Margaret Rogerson's first book. I loved the world, the characters, the action and the plot. Any other time the combination of elements that were in this story would have made me love it so much, but unfortunately, there was just something in the way of making me enjoy it so much more and I can't really put my finger on it besides thinking maybe its the writing style? I do however recommend it to others if you like action packed standalone fantasies!

Heck Yah!! I really enjoyed Ms. Rogerson's debut An Enchantment of Ravens. So when I found out she had another book I knew I needed it. And it was even better than her debut. Sorcery of Thorns was so fun and clever. I don't know and book lover who wouldn't want to work in a library filled with demon possessed books. I loved the characters Elizabeth our MC is an orphan who lives in one of the six libraries that house grimoires that sorcerers use. After her library is attacked Elizabeth is being taken to the capital the sorcerers magisterium to be questioned. Elizabeth was a good MC she was brave and spunky. And she never faltered when it came to doing the right things even at the cost to herself. Nathaniel is the sorcerer tasked to bring Elizabeth to the capital for her questioning and is seen in the beginning as the villain but he really is just a sweet cinnamon roll. His and Elizabeth relationship was super cute I loved the banter they had it totally reminded me of Audrey and Thomas from Stalking Jack the Ripper I also really enjoyed that he was bisexual and was proud to show off his attraction to both genders. And Silas was the unsung hero he is the demon that is tied to Nathaniel so Nathaniel can use magic. I adored his relationship with Nathaniel. It wasn't a master/servant relationship more paternal/friendship. Bonus for Katrien we need more female best friends supporting each other. I really adored the worldbuilding I honestly felt like I was there right beside Elizabeth fighting dastardly Sorcerers and handling deadly grimoires. The ending was so unexpected and satisfying I was hoping there was a sequel just so I can stay in that world. I hope the author makes at leat a short story so we can see the winter trip promised.

Overall this was an imaginative, lush fantasy read filled with great characters and a fantastic worldbuilding.

4.5 stars.
This book was absolutely magical. It captured and kept my interest from start to finish, with intricate world-building and the most vivid storytelling. It touches on a lot of topics that I don't normally find are present in YA fantasy stories, and by the time I was done reading I could only imagine the incredible imagination that must have gone into crafting this story, its characters, the grimoires, and the magic. The friendships in this book really stood out for me, and I liked that the romance was mainly brewing below the surface while the story unfolded, and wasn't the main focus.
Elisabeth is unlike any other YA character I've ever read, because Sorcery of Thorns is unlike any other YA fantasy book I've read. She is smart, and so incredibly devoted to her passion, and while she will accept help when it's needed, she is absolutely set on doing what she needs to do, even if it means she has to do it alone. Her perseverance and loyalty really seem to drive the story, and I loved that she very naturally overcame some of her own misjudgements of others and the world.
This book managed to fully explain all different aspects of the world and magic, as well as history of magic and the libraries, without coming across as wordy or over-explaining. The descriptions just flawlessly fit into the storytelling, and everything flowed so well. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is because I did find that it was very, very long, and I found my mind drifting away from the story a bit in the middle.

SORCERY OF THORNS is a book that had been on my TBR from the moment I first read its synopsis, months and months ago. So, when I received the opportunity to be able to read an ARC of it, I was absolutely THRILLED.

It definitely did not disappoint.

Rogerson is a master of her craft, a brilliant voice in the ever-expanding land of YA fantasy. Her novel - and its writing style - hit all the right points: the world-building was flawless, the dialogue flowed normally (a nice contrast from the ever-so-common awkwardness of mediocre fantasy dialogue), and the characters were engaging (um, we need a Katrien spin-off ASAP!). I found protagonist Elisabeth extremely likeable and fell in love with brooding, sarcastic Nathaniel from the moment he first appeared as the mysterious Magister in the Great Library. Plus, THE GRIMOIRES WERE INCREDIBLE! Aside from bringing lightness and fun to the story - I had a huge smile pasted on my face whenever one appeared - they were so unique, so unlike any magical item I'd read about before, that they upped the creativity of Rogerson's fantasy world even further, bringing it from "fantastic" to "unparalleled."

SORCERY OF THORNS is, without a doubt, one of my favourite reads of 2019 so far - a fun, new fantasy unlike any seen in the genre before, it will without a doubt be one that will stand out to me throughout the years (and fantasy titles!) to come!

This book was absolutely incredible. The plot was intriguing, the characters were deep and I didn't feel that they lost themselves at any point. The world and magic system were so interesting. I cannot believe how much I ended up loving this book and I only wish there was more to it.