Part of The Inheritance Cycle, book 2
First published 2005
Eragon and his dragon Saphira have saved the rebel state, but darkness still looms. Eragon must travel to the elves' land of Ellesmera for crucial training, yet chaos and distrust shadow his every step. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran faces his own perilous battle that could endanger Eragon. As the king's grip tightens, will the fragile resistance crumble?
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Alagaesia, Ellesmera
Period: Dragons
704 pages · Paperback · Knopf Books for Young Readers