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Reviewed by Cecelia Hopkins for Readers' Favorite
The Owlbear and the Omens by Aengie Scevity sees Princess Phosphoria win a combat trial that grants her the province of Great Leven. Her brother Hydar is dying. He failed to establish Zekzterian authority, and Phosphoria finds her commands met with insolence by Holden Cordell. Queens Therese and Aneira are the power behind the throne, so the princess must convince them to become her advisers. Then Phosphoria calls suitors from the six provinces, Silkshire, Morgenfeld, Harian, Etalon Fields, Ankyra, and Rubino, to compete for her hand. Her heart is inclined toward Conall Alarch of Harian, but each province has unique requirements. The death of an old and loved servant who can identify Prince Osbeorn reveals a murderer lurking amongst the court, and the rebels prove too accustomed to their raiding activities to make peace.
The Owlbear and the Omens by Aengie Scevity provided many pages of young adult fantasy entertainment. The clever combination of elements included intrigue, mystery, courtship, and politics, which kept me reading avidly. I was reluctant to put the book down and wished for another story about Phosphoria and her consorts! While I would love to read more, I felt the narrative tied up all the loose ends in the plot and ended on a sad but philosophically suitable note. I enjoyed the spirit of liberation and equality established by the strong female characters. The reverse harem motif added spice without being explicit, and I felt each male character was also afforded respect. Now that I have read The Owlbear and the Omens, I will be looking for more books by Aengie Scevity.
