blossomsleafylibrary 's review for:

The Ellyrian Code: The Treaty of Edriendor by B.F. Peterson

3.75

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This was a great set up for an epic fantasy series. We follow four different characters from different backgrounds and upbringings, who entered Eshtem university for a chance to join the Edrei, an elite order of dragon riders. 

The politics and world building in this book were really good. I loved the insight into history we got alongside the other Eshtem students in their classes. Despite this, I often felt a bit lost in the world building and politics, especially in the beginning. I would have liked a few more “lore dumps” earlier on in the book to help better understand the political history and the magic system. We did get some great lore on the history of the Edrei order and I wish we had gotten more insight into them and the dragons (we only see them about 3 times throughout the book), but I understand that this is probably only book 1 in a series. 

Following four different students from different backgrounds was a great way to learn more about different philosophies, and the intricate political system. Diar, Jenne, Christina and Jardon were all interesting characters, but I think following four POVs together with the detailed world building didn’t allow for enough depth on all the characters and I didn’t find myself to be fully invested in them. 

Overall, I think this is a solid first book in a series. After the ending of this book, I’m intrigued to see how the story develops and hopefully learn more about the dragons.