The Priory of the Orange Tree

Quick answers about The Priory of the Orange Tree

What is The Priory of the Orange Tree about?

A divided world faces the return of an ancient, fiery enemy, as the east fears dragons and the west worships a hidden queen. The story follows a lady-in-waiting, a dragon-rider in training, a mage and a queen who must keep a secret.

Who should read The Priory of the Orange Tree?

Read it if you want a vast, standalone epic with dragons, queer love and a mostly female cast. Skip it if you want a short or fast read, since it is very long and takes time to bring its threads together.

How long and how fast is The Priory of the Orange Tree?

It is a slow-paced, long read of about 848 pages, first published in 2019.

Does The Priory of the Orange Tree have content warnings?

Content we flag: Violence, War, Death.

Can I borrow The Priory of the Orange Tree for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Priory of the Orange Tree; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after The Priory of the Orange Tree?

Readers who liked it often move on to The Way of Kings, Fourth Wing, A Game of Thrones.