*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!

If you’re looking for a book full of magic, adventure and heroism then this is definitely the book for you. Everything about this book was done right starting with the gorgeous cover art. I was drawn to it right away and was definitely impressed, this story sucked me in from start to finish. A slow burn romance full of strong, clever characters that you definitely do not want to miss

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 like the story a lot
The magical book , the 2 principal caracter their devlopping friendship
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

Oh Boy! I enjoyed this book so much. I wish I had read it in one sitting but every time I couldn't read it I was just looking forward to getting back into it. I could not get it of my mind. I will really need to read Enchantment of Ravens now! Margaret makes such amazing atmosphere. I look forward to reading all she is going to write!

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!

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!

Sorcery of Thorns is wholly unexpected and masterful: it's brimming with thrilling non-stop action, whimsical worldbuilding, and characters that are practically impossible to not fall in love with. It's a standalone that makes you feel as if you've read three books before it, for how easily it grips your emotions and for how far it pushes its world and characters. A total exciting, often-hilarious, and engaging fantasy!

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.

Amazing book for YA!! Strong female lead and strong male characters as well! Loved the story and the ending!!!!! Best YA I've read in a long time!