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The Ellyrian Code: The Treaty of Edriendor
by B.F. Peterson
adventurous
The Ellyrian Code is set within the halls of Eshtem University, an elite magical institution where students compete for the honor of joining the dragon-riding order of Edrei, the story introduces us to four central characters whose ambitions, secrets, and allegiances slowly intertwine against a backdrop of looming corruption.
The class system, based on noble houses like Blood, Gold, and War, hints at a complex sociopolitical world, though we are left largely to figure out how these systems work.
The multiple points of view offer breadth, but not always depth:
Diar, a conflicted noble Christian, stood out because his internal struggle felt the most emotionally grounded.
Jadon, the reckless prince, I think is the author’s favorite. While he occasionally shows strategic brilliance, he often comes off as more entitled than charismatic.
Christina annoyed me at first, but then I started liking her during the tournament.
Jenne, centered on her wiped memory, but she rarely questions her situation and it wasn’t even a focal point of the book.
This is very much a setup book. While the non-traditional structure is refreshing and avoids the usual fantasy clichés, the bulk of the novel feels like prologue to a larger series.
The real momentum doesn’t kick in until the final quarter, when stakes finally start to rise and characters begin to act rather than simply reflect or observe. For some, the payoff may come too late.
The class system, based on noble houses like Blood, Gold, and War, hints at a complex sociopolitical world, though we are left largely to figure out how these systems work.
The multiple points of view offer breadth, but not always depth:
Diar, a conflicted noble Christian, stood out because his internal struggle felt the most emotionally grounded.
Jadon, the reckless prince, I think is the author’s favorite. While he occasionally shows strategic brilliance, he often comes off as more entitled than charismatic.
Christina annoyed me at first, but then I started liking her during the tournament.
Jenne, centered on her wiped memory, but she rarely questions her situation and it wasn’t even a focal point of the book.
This is very much a setup book. While the non-traditional structure is refreshing and avoids the usual fantasy clichés, the bulk of the novel feels like prologue to a larger series.
The real momentum doesn’t kick in until the final quarter, when stakes finally start to rise and characters begin to act rather than simply reflect or observe. For some, the payoff may come too late.