By The Orchid And The Owl by Mariah Montoya

By The Orchid And The Owl

The Esholian Institute #1

Mariah Montoya

414 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

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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 38 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
emotional 62%
tense 55%
dark 44%
funny 40%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
informative 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.69

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