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The Oranyn
As the last Oranyn, Elia Egerton was smuggled from another world to be hid on Earth from those who would have her dead. She is the only one who can bring the cores together and awaken the Seven Elysares, the only one who can stop Astrofyr’s sun from collapsing.
Living on Earth for the past decade, Elia has put that all behind her. She has found a family she cares about and a place she can belong, but all that is about to change.
When a creature of the Avisadis attacks, Elia is left for dead. Now, together with an insistent healer, a forgotten ruler, and a mysterious map-keeper, Elia must return to her ancestral home and embark on a journey of terrible ordeals to end a brewing war that threatens the ones she loves
Living on Earth for the past decade, Elia has put that all behind her. She has found a family she cares about and a place she can belong, but all that is about to change.
When a creature of the Avisadis attacks, Elia is left for dead. Now, together with an insistent healer, a forgotten ruler, and a mysterious map-keeper, Elia must return to her ancestral home and embark on a journey of terrible ordeals to end a brewing war that threatens the ones she loves
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Published July 1, 2019
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September 15, 2019
Elia is living a normal life on earth with a happy family she loves as if they are her own family. This a ends as soon as three boys show up in her metro whilst she’s going home. These three boys want to take her back to Astrofyr as she is the last remaining Oranyn and that means she is the one to save Astrofyr from Myrde Gytha and her master.
I really, really liked this book. It was easy to read and the plot was really good. What I liked was the way Xavi explained everything to her readers. Instead of learning this as an observation, we learn this because the characters are telling this to someone who doesn’t understand everything either.
I love the world the whole story takes place in. I love the idea of one world with different terranes and phyles. The names are super creative and I love them.
Also the characters where amazing and super diverse. This made it really easy to get into the story. This is how I finished the book in a week time.
At last I really liked the twists in the book. In the ending we suddenly discover some things I didn’t expect and some things I thought would turn out a lot different from how they really turned out.
In short I loved this book and now I’m wondering why I gave it 4 stars and not 5. I guess I’ll change that!
I really, really liked this book. It was easy to read and the plot was really good. What I liked was the way Xavi explained everything to her readers. Instead of learning this as an observation, we learn this because the characters are telling this to someone who doesn’t understand everything either.
I love the world the whole story takes place in. I love the idea of one world with different terranes and phyles. The names are super creative and I love them.
Also the characters where amazing and super diverse. This made it really easy to get into the story. This is how I finished the book in a week time.
At last I really liked the twists in the book. In the ending we suddenly discover some things I didn’t expect and some things I thought would turn out a lot different from how they really turned out.
In short I loved this book and now I’m wondering why I gave it 4 stars and not 5. I guess I’ll change that!
October 9, 2019
First of all, I would like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of her book. This in no way affects my review as this is my own honest opinion.
At first, I was a little hesitant when it comes to starting a YA novel. I don't tend to like teenage protagonists with special one-of-a-kind powers who are suddenly whisked away to save the world. This one was different.
Aurelia is the last Oranyn, keepers of divine knowledge, sent to earth for her for her own protection. During the next ten years, she goes by the name of Elia Egerton, a 19-year-old college freshman and aspiring nurse. But when the fate of the universe is in jeopardy, Elia, with a band of morgoks, must return to the home she had forsaken in order to save the new family she had made for herself.
What pulled me in was Xavi's description of Astrofyr. It's a fascinating realm with its own history, races (phyles) and creatures. The lore is rich with details, the only way I can describe it is as a weird but wonderful merging of elements from Stephen R. Donaldson's "The Land" (Lord Foul's Bane), a dash of Tolkien's "Valar" (Silmarilion) and —dare I say it?— some semblance of DC's Krypton. The creative invention of a new language was among the things I admired here. It was a little weird pronouncing them in my head, but it takes me a few chapters to finally get a hang of the names of people, places and phrases. Thank the Elysares for the glossary!
Themes of destiny, responsibility, perseverance, loss and acceptance are prevalent throughout the story. And I was surprised it wasn't the cringey teenage kind of emotions and life-lessons I was dreading to come across. Despite it being fantasy, it portrayed a realistic human response— the unwillingness to take on one's "destiny" in favor of "forging your own path"; the thought of betrayal from a close comrade, and the hardships Elia goes through just to return to normal with her family.
My only problem is, as much as I love the imagery and descriptions, the story itself kind of came off as predictable. There were some elements I didn't expect like . But other times like figuring out who the traitor was and the identity of the Pulseless, I wasn't too surprised.
Not really a spoiler, it's more of a rambling so feel free to skip this:
The Oranyn is both a fascinating read and a wild ride. I adore its originality, its dark undertones and lighthearted moments. I highly recommend this to anyone even remotely interested in fantasy, YA, or anything new.
And Xavi Lang, I'm looking forward to reading more things from you in the future. :D
At first, I was a little hesitant when it comes to starting a YA novel. I don't tend to like teenage protagonists with special one-of-a-kind powers who are suddenly whisked away to save the world. This one was different.
Aurelia is the last Oranyn, keepers of divine knowledge, sent to earth for her for her own protection. During the next ten years, she goes by the name of Elia Egerton, a 19-year-old college freshman and aspiring nurse. But when the fate of the universe is in jeopardy, Elia, with a band of morgoks, must return to the home she had forsaken in order to save the new family she had made for herself.
What pulled me in was Xavi's description of Astrofyr. It's a fascinating realm with its own history, races (phyles) and creatures. The lore is rich with details, the only way I can describe it is as a weird but wonderful merging of elements from Stephen R. Donaldson's "The Land" (Lord Foul's Bane), a dash of Tolkien's "Valar" (Silmarilion) and —dare I say it?— some semblance of DC's Krypton. The creative invention of a new language was among the things I admired here. It was a little weird pronouncing them in my head, but it takes me a few chapters to finally get a hang of the names of people, places and phrases. Thank the Elysares for the glossary!
Themes of destiny, responsibility, perseverance, loss and acceptance are prevalent throughout the story. And I was surprised it wasn't the cringey teenage kind of emotions and life-lessons I was dreading to come across. Despite it being fantasy, it portrayed a realistic human response— the unwillingness to take on one's "destiny" in favor of "forging your own path"; the thought of betrayal from a close comrade, and the hardships Elia goes through just to return to normal with her family.
My only problem is, as much as I love the imagery and descriptions, the story itself kind of came off as predictable. There were some elements I didn't expect like . But other times like figuring out who the traitor was and the identity of the Pulseless, I wasn't too surprised.
Not really a spoiler, it's more of a rambling so feel free to skip this:
The Oranyn is both a fascinating read and a wild ride. I adore its originality, its dark undertones and lighthearted moments. I highly recommend this to anyone even remotely interested in fantasy, YA, or anything new.
And Xavi Lang, I'm looking forward to reading more things from you in the future. :D
June 10, 2019
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THE ORARYN
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"This won’t be the first time that you will fail. It will only get harder, but you must try. No matter what happens, you must keep trying, do you understand that?"
- calyx, @the_oranyn
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first of all, thank you Xavi Lang for the DM if i wanted to review your novel. thank you also for the pdf copy you gave. it's an honor to read, review and feature it here in my account. (this is actually my 1st review where an author reached out. and i'm pressured. 🙈😅)
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if you had watched the movie/read the series of i am number four, it has that vibe. Elia Egerton was sent to Earth to live as a human. she had to be safe as she is the last Oraryn and the only hope of saving the Astrofyr from Myrde Gytha.
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i loved how their universe was similar to ours. the characters were all so lovable especially calyx, levire and ozzo. they were the guiding force of the story. they 1) helped elia to be who she had to be, 2) be her bestfriends & 3) be her family. calyx and elia's chemistry was also undeniable but it wasn't the main focus of the story. tho their past story and their life after saving astrofyr was quite satisfying. there were parts of the quest that was so fast paced i had to keep up and digest everything. i get that they were under pressure but being thrown with everything in just one go made me have to take a breather after another jam packed scene. nevertheless, the dilema of elia about astrofyr, calyx and corliss (her sister) was one of the best parts in the story. i loved how brave elia has become as the oraryn and how strong she is as a woman. all her choices were well thought and lead to a very nice ending. after reading the whole novel in pdf format, all i wanted was to have a physical copy to add to my library. hopefully in the future. 💙
THE ORARYN
.
"This won’t be the first time that you will fail. It will only get harder, but you must try. No matter what happens, you must keep trying, do you understand that?"
- calyx, @the_oranyn
.
first of all, thank you Xavi Lang for the DM if i wanted to review your novel. thank you also for the pdf copy you gave. it's an honor to read, review and feature it here in my account. (this is actually my 1st review where an author reached out. and i'm pressured. 🙈😅)
.
.
if you had watched the movie/read the series of i am number four, it has that vibe. Elia Egerton was sent to Earth to live as a human. she had to be safe as she is the last Oraryn and the only hope of saving the Astrofyr from Myrde Gytha.
.
i loved how their universe was similar to ours. the characters were all so lovable especially calyx, levire and ozzo. they were the guiding force of the story. they 1) helped elia to be who she had to be, 2) be her bestfriends & 3) be her family. calyx and elia's chemistry was also undeniable but it wasn't the main focus of the story. tho their past story and their life after saving astrofyr was quite satisfying. there were parts of the quest that was so fast paced i had to keep up and digest everything. i get that they were under pressure but being thrown with everything in just one go made me have to take a breather after another jam packed scene. nevertheless, the dilema of elia about astrofyr, calyx and corliss (her sister) was one of the best parts in the story. i loved how brave elia has become as the oraryn and how strong she is as a woman. all her choices were well thought and lead to a very nice ending. after reading the whole novel in pdf format, all i wanted was to have a physical copy to add to my library. hopefully in the future. 💙
July 17, 2019
The Oranyn is a young adult science fiction novel by Xavi Lang. Setting the story of a female protagonist Elia Egerton on planet Earth and as the pages turn we get a glimpse of her future. She is the last Oranyn, keeper of divine knowledge and who has a celestial power to bring the Seven Divine Elysares altogether to save her home, Astrofyr.
Favorite Characters:
Ozzo, a Koroni, prime ruler of all the terranes.
Favorite Quotes:
“Maybe some are just really wired the wrong way.” Elia nodded slowly. “But there’s hope for their people. If they could just lift the veil from their eyes.”
“You know what will really kill them in the end? It’s nottheir greed or selfishness. It’s their indifference. The people don’t care enough to survive the destruction of their humanity. Maybe a threat of a collapse will make themrealize what really matters.” Officer Kaio held her tighter.”
Recommendation:
I highly recommend this book as it is filled with originality and has its own personality. It is a casual read that I, myself, really enjoyed reading. The story is moving along at a readable pace. Kudos to your first book ever written, Xaviera! It does an outstanding job. I am begging for the second one. ;)
Favorite Characters:
Ozzo, a Koroni, prime ruler of all the terranes.
Favorite Quotes:
“Maybe some are just really wired the wrong way.” Elia nodded slowly. “But there’s hope for their people. If they could just lift the veil from their eyes.”
“You know what will really kill them in the end? It’s nottheir greed or selfishness. It’s their indifference. The people don’t care enough to survive the destruction of their humanity. Maybe a threat of a collapse will make themrealize what really matters.” Officer Kaio held her tighter.”
Recommendation:
I highly recommend this book as it is filled with originality and has its own personality. It is a casual read that I, myself, really enjoyed reading. The story is moving along at a readable pace. Kudos to your first book ever written, Xaviera! It does an outstanding job. I am begging for the second one. ;)
October 8, 2019
Before I start this review, I would like to greet the author, Xavi. Thank you very much again, and congratulations, because this is one heck of a debut novel, and I loved it! I mean it, and because of that, I'd like a sequel!!! LOL.
I enjoyed every bit of it. I love it when characters move from one place to another, because that means a different course of adventure every time. Although I have to admit that I had a hard time reading some names in my head. And there were a lot of creatures, places, and position titles that got me confused, but thankfully, there was a glossary at the last page, so that's helpful.
The plot is excellent. Completely unpredictable. I didn't know who not to trust!! There were moments where I thought the trio (Levire, Ozzo, and Calyx) would turn out to be the traitors (spoiler: they weren't). And the Pulseless thing... I totally DID NOT see that coming!
The ending is beautifully done and unexpected (for me at least). The story was well-wrapped up that a sequel isn't actually a necessity, I just want it to happen lol.
I don't want to spoil the book, so I'd end the review here. I hope more people reads this book, because it deserves to be hyped! Well done, Xavi! Congrats again!
I enjoyed every bit of it. I love it when characters move from one place to another, because that means a different course of adventure every time. Although I have to admit that I had a hard time reading some names in my head. And there were a lot of creatures, places, and position titles that got me confused, but thankfully, there was a glossary at the last page, so that's helpful.
The plot is excellent. Completely unpredictable. I didn't know who not to trust!! There were moments where I thought the trio (Levire, Ozzo, and Calyx) would turn out to be the traitors (spoiler: they weren't). And the Pulseless thing... I totally DID NOT see that coming!
The ending is beautifully done and unexpected (for me at least). The story was well-wrapped up that a sequel isn't actually a necessity, I just want it to happen lol.
I don't want to spoil the book, so I'd end the review here. I hope more people reads this book, because it deserves to be hyped! Well done, Xavi! Congrats again!
July 30, 2019
I love every bit of this book’s originality, the characters, the names especially how the personalities
Came in action to complete and justify the entire story of the book.
I seldom write reviews (I don’t know its just me, only when they’re somewhat extreme) so this is a perfect example of a really good one.
Can't wait for the next one!!!♥
Came in action to complete and justify the entire story of the book.
I seldom write reviews (I don’t know its just me, only when they’re somewhat extreme) so this is a perfect example of a really good one.
Can't wait for the next one!!!♥
December 9, 2019
There's something in this book that made me excited. I had a lot of fun while reading it! I love its plot twist and the characters are very unique. 😊👍👍👍 Looking forward to its sequel.(hopefully there is)
September 15, 2019
Great imagery, thrill packed. Nice book
December 9, 2025
The Oranyn by Xavi Lang
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This is a solid five-star read for me! This book appealed to me pleasurably. I loved everything about it.
Xavi Lang’s writing is clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Every monologue and dialogue left a lasting impression. Characters appeared to draw me directly toward Astrofyr’s realm. Speaking of Astrofyr, there were moments when the villains irritated me so much that I wished I could use black magic to enter the book myself and cast them into the Disk of Claveloh.
I truly enjoyed the chemistry between the ML and FL. Their connection is undeniable, and even though I’m in my 30s, I still felt a thrill whenever they interacted. Even the simplest exchanges made me want to kick the air in excitement. More than once, I wanted to jump into the story, confront Elia, and shout: “You, you’re the girl he loves!”
This book is highly recommended. The invented words are impressive and add depth to the world-building. If only it had a map, I would be convinced that Astrofyr is a real place inhabited by Astrofyrians like them. I’m at a loss for words, but please—pick up this book and experience it yourself. It’s absolutely worth it.
To Xavi Lang: For the second time, you’ve made me fall in love with a world born from your imagination. I’m truly proud of you. Please keep writing, because I can’t wait to read more of your stories. Congratulations on this masterpiece; you got me again!
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This is a solid five-star read for me! This book appealed to me pleasurably. I loved everything about it.
Xavi Lang’s writing is clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Every monologue and dialogue left a lasting impression. Characters appeared to draw me directly toward Astrofyr’s realm. Speaking of Astrofyr, there were moments when the villains irritated me so much that I wished I could use black magic to enter the book myself and cast them into the Disk of Claveloh.
I truly enjoyed the chemistry between the ML and FL. Their connection is undeniable, and even though I’m in my 30s, I still felt a thrill whenever they interacted. Even the simplest exchanges made me want to kick the air in excitement. More than once, I wanted to jump into the story, confront Elia, and shout: “You, you’re the girl he loves!”
This book is highly recommended. The invented words are impressive and add depth to the world-building. If only it had a map, I would be convinced that Astrofyr is a real place inhabited by Astrofyrians like them. I’m at a loss for words, but please—pick up this book and experience it yourself. It’s absolutely worth it.
To Xavi Lang: For the second time, you’ve made me fall in love with a world born from your imagination. I’m truly proud of you. Please keep writing, because I can’t wait to read more of your stories. Congratulations on this masterpiece; you got me again!
August 24, 2023
Rating: 3/5
A while ago I recieved The Oranyn as an ebook from the author for me to review. As predicted it took me a while to get through because I’m terrible with ebooks. Neithertheless, I was happy to receive it!
The Oranyn is a fantasy sci-fi set in the world of Astrofyr. Elia, the oranyn and also the last of her kind has been living on planet Earth since she was young. She was sent there to be kept safe. However, one day Elia is forced to leave Earth, travelling back to her birth place in order to save Astrofyr and its people.
Despite taking so long for me to finish, I really liked the world-building and tales of Astrofyr! The author explains everything well by including a character who is also an outsider of Astrofyr like the reader. It also came quite handy that I discovered a list of terms in the back of the book. 😉
There was so many twists and turns in this book, which I did not expect to happen at all. 😱 Especially at the end. I became super worried with just about 20 pages left to read, haha. 😂 It was amazing!
However, the writing was.. alright. I had a difficult time sympathising with the characters. I think a lot of the descriptions are very concrete. There are not so many feelings or metaphors involved, which I think would have made the story much more colorful. Though, the characters have GREAT potential. They’re not boring at all. I just think the author needs to become better at bringing forth the characters’ feelings and emotions in order for the reader to really invest themselves in the characters. To me, this is an important aspect to make a story really good.
Another element I found confusing was the moments where they got seriously wounded. I thought: “OUCH, that must actually really hurt,” but as I kept reading, the charactets displayed very little pain. This to me, didn’t seem very realistic. Also, they recovered VERY fast from injuries.
Overall, I did enjoy the book. The plot was great and so was the world of Astrofyr.
A while ago I recieved The Oranyn as an ebook from the author for me to review. As predicted it took me a while to get through because I’m terrible with ebooks. Neithertheless, I was happy to receive it!
The Oranyn is a fantasy sci-fi set in the world of Astrofyr. Elia, the oranyn and also the last of her kind has been living on planet Earth since she was young. She was sent there to be kept safe. However, one day Elia is forced to leave Earth, travelling back to her birth place in order to save Astrofyr and its people.
Despite taking so long for me to finish, I really liked the world-building and tales of Astrofyr! The author explains everything well by including a character who is also an outsider of Astrofyr like the reader. It also came quite handy that I discovered a list of terms in the back of the book. 😉
There was so many twists and turns in this book, which I did not expect to happen at all. 😱 Especially at the end. I became super worried with just about 20 pages left to read, haha. 😂 It was amazing!
However, the writing was.. alright. I had a difficult time sympathising with the characters. I think a lot of the descriptions are very concrete. There are not so many feelings or metaphors involved, which I think would have made the story much more colorful. Though, the characters have GREAT potential. They’re not boring at all. I just think the author needs to become better at bringing forth the characters’ feelings and emotions in order for the reader to really invest themselves in the characters. To me, this is an important aspect to make a story really good.
Another element I found confusing was the moments where they got seriously wounded. I thought: “OUCH, that must actually really hurt,” but as I kept reading, the charactets displayed very little pain. This to me, didn’t seem very realistic. Also, they recovered VERY fast from injuries.
Overall, I did enjoy the book. The plot was great and so was the world of Astrofyr.
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