Soul of the Prophet: The Elder of Edon Book I

"Action, fantasy, and adventure await in this epic anthropomorphicjourney" -Independent Book ReviewTrigger Warning: This story contains references to sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers. Can Harmony Ever Reign Between the Oppressed and the Oppressor?Embark on an Epic Journey in The Elder of Edon: Soul of the Prophet!In the mesmerizing world of Edon, where ancient prophecies hold the key to destiny, an unsuspecting teenager, Fin, rises to meet an extraordinary challenge.Once an orphan cast adrift in the midst of a brutal conflict between the majestic Faranchies and the tyrannical Cullidons, Fin's fate appeared eternally bleak. In the mystical land of dragons, Edon, the Cullidons' oppressive reign shrouded the land in darkness. But when an elder selects Fin to bridge the chasm between the warring dragon races, he faces a monumental decision – to embrace his destiny as the next prophet.United with an eclectic band of freedom fighters, Fin and his courageous comrades plunge into a perilous odyssey. Together, they confront unimaginable threats and clash with malevolent forces determined to cling to power at any cost. In this relentless struggle against oppression, victory and survival hang precariously in the balance.Discover the Epic Saga: Can One Teenager Unite Dragons and Defy Oppression?

all things that reptilian mouths cannot do. While reading, I had to remind myself that these were dragons because the language of the writing doesn't show it. In a similar way, the story doesn't seem to focus on what atmosphere it is aiming for. Mostly the story goal seems to be in telling a fun adventure, but parts of the story are much too heavy on violence to fit that mold. Sexual violence is scattered heavily through it pages and is sometimes used to liven up a scene. None of these things are unpacked or explored either, so it feels like they're there for decoration. With an engaging premise, intriguing character dynamics, and vibrant worldbuilding, Soul of the Prophet is a solid debut novel. The ending is left wide open for the next book in the series, but there's enough closure in this book for readers to be satisfied. -Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen for Independant Book Review

Action, fantasy, and adventure await in this epic anthropomorphic journey The land of Edon was meant to be a paradise and dragon kind's last hope for survival. The elder dragon who created it and its inhabitants hoped that it would be a place of peace and prosperity, free of the violence that almost destroyed her kind. When her hopes are dashed, she casts one last small hope into the world. Fin has been oppressed his entire life. Born as a Faranchie, he is part of the lower class, expected to serve the ruling Cullidons. All he wants to do is find somewhere safe for him and his girlfriend, Scarlet, to live. A place where the Cullidons can't rule them. Any hope of that vanishes when a Cullidon executioner walks into the bar Fin and Scarlet work at, looking for a fight. That night causes a series of events that awaken an ancient prophesy. Now Fin must come to terms with the fact that his life will never be the same. With a team of rebels at his side, Fin must find a way to navigate his new life. Soul of the Prophet is the first book in the Elder of Edon series. It is an anthropomorphic escapade that blends fantasy, action, and adventure. While the characters in the novel have humanoid attributes, they are all dragons. Like the best of fantasy, Soul of the Prophet uses fiction to hold a mirror up to society. Systemic racism, classism, and sexism are all topics the story explores. Found family is a trope that garners a lot of love, and Soul of the Prophet has it in spades. The rebels that Fin joins are about as eclectic a group as you could hope to meet within the pages. Chok is the tough, crass weapons expert with a knack for rubbing people the wrong way. Rocklier is the warrior scholar. And then there's Kemp with her enigmatic abilities that no other dragons seem to possess. For such a disparate group, there's a lot of tension along with the affection they obviously feel for each other. It rings truer with the bickering and some characters genuinely not liking each other. Politics work well in this novel. I always like to see stories where the political upheaval has some recognizable links to our world's turmoils, and Soul of the Prophet does that excellently. The nuances between differing groups is on point, and the novel understands that having a common enemy doesn't necessarily mean that two parties will be friends. I would have liked to see more of the Cullidons who were on the side of the resistance, but I imagine that will crop up in a later book. While there are a lot of fascinating elements here, overall, it doesn't feel like Soul of the Prophet commits to the story it is telling. The writing itself seems to forget that the char acters are dragons with snouts and scales. Skin and noses are mentioned constantly. Characters bite their lips, curl their lips, and lock lips with each other

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