This book follows Elizabeth Scrivener, a curious teenager who grew up among the books and grimoires of her town. Abandoned at the Great Library as a baby, she was raised in the enormous building with the books of magic and mischief. The books are so magical, in fact, that they can even transform into monsters, depending on how powerful they are. Elizabeth is an apprentice librarian when she becomes a suspect in sabotaging the library. Outraged, she teams up with Nathanial Thorn, an insufferable sorcerer who claims he can help clear her name. She begrudgingly agrees, and they work together to figure out who is truly behind the vandalism, growing closer as the book progresses.
I thoroughly loved this book; I honestly couldn’t put it down. This is the first book of Rogerson’s that I’ve read, and I look forward to her others. With themes of trust, magic, and friendship, Sorcery of Thorns is the perfect standalone. I was enraptured with the story, and the plotline was logical and interesting. Character building was good, although it was a bit predictable, but overall, well done. My only note is that I wish it wasn’t a standalone, I want more of their story. I would rate this a five out of five, as I loved this book and there were really no aspects I didn’t enjoy. This book would be good for teens who love fantasy and mystery.