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A review by javacat
By the Moonbeam and the Mist by Mariah Montoya
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book as an ARC. Please note, there are spoilers for the By The Orchid and The Owl (Esholian Institute book 1) ahead.
Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Hunger Games, By The Moonbeam and The Mist is a fast paced romantasy that does not slow down.
The story follows Rayna - our brave, never-back-down narrator - through her second year at the Esholian Institute as she copes with the loss of her first year memories, all while learning more of herself than she ever expected. Friendships are created, lost, and tested many times while Rayna must also learn how to be friends with herself.
Being that the story is written in a first person perspective, we are provided many inner thoughts and emotions that Rayna has. We see her compassion, determination, fears, and her struggle. Montoya has done a wonderful job at recalling the first book in such a way that readers have the same experience as Rayna as the story progresses. There is amazing imagery of some new landscapes we haven't yet seen that provides so much into a number of characters in the story that I was surprised by, and I hope to learn more about in future books.
Much like By The Orchid and The Owl, I could not put this book down. I found myself wanting to know more about Rayna, Coen, and others at the end of every chapter, and the book as a whole. I cannot wait for book three!
Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Hunger Games, By The Moonbeam and The Mist is a fast paced romantasy that does not slow down.
The story follows Rayna - our brave, never-back-down narrator - through her second year at the Esholian Institute as she copes with the loss of her first year memories, all while learning more of herself than she ever expected. Friendships are created, lost, and tested many times while Rayna must also learn how to be friends with herself.
Being that the story is written in a first person perspective, we are provided many inner thoughts and emotions that Rayna has. We see her compassion, determination, fears, and her struggle. Montoya has done a wonderful job at recalling the first book in such a way that readers have the same experience as Rayna as the story progresses. There is amazing imagery of some new landscapes we haven't yet seen that provides so much into a number of characters in the story that I was surprised by, and I hope to learn more about in future books.
Much like By The Orchid and The Owl, I could not put this book down. I found myself wanting to know more about Rayna, Coen, and others at the end of every chapter, and the book as a whole. I cannot wait for book three!