By the Orchid and the Owl by Mariah Montoya

By the Orchid and the Owl

The Esholian Institute #1

Mariah Montoya

459 pages • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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On the island of Eshol, a ruling council gifts magic to all its citizens — whether they want it or not. Eighteen-year-old Rayna Drey should be excited for her Branding, when the island's Good Council will infuse her blood with one of five sanction...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
emotional 60%
tense 56%
dark 43%
funny 40%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
reflective 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 89% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.7

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