The very real struggles these characters face, whether they ride dragons or bear the suffocating rules of monarchy, make this a consuming read. There are differences in cultures and beliefs and alliances that will provide fans of Priory a good amount of time to speculate how and when certain changes occur. This prequel to Shannon’s The Priory of the Orange Tree (2019) has a similar scope to that 800-page fantasy, but dragon lore is less important here than the stories of people and events that become catalysts for The Priory's tale. Shannon artfully builds on the world of The Priory of the Orange Tree with this masterful standalone prequel. Sabran: Gloriana, I sacrificed myself and married your father (yes he is the hottest man alive and worships the ground I walk on) but that is beside the point.

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It’s intergenerational, multiple POV, and stunning in a way that is still intimate, emotional and accessible.It is lush forests and desolate plains, ravaged by the ice of the North and the sun of the South, it boasts so many fascinating geographies, civilisations, religions and cultures. I debated giving 4 or 5 stars for this review, because while I was absolutely enthralled by this book, I do feel like it's not quite as well-written or as strong of a story as The Priory. We even know a piece of Glorian's story, from the history of Priory, but there is still much that we do not know. Fantasy fans, rejoice: The beloved Samantha Shannon is bringing readers back to the world of bestseller The Priory of the Orange Tree in this standalone prequel, A Day of Fallen Night.