Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . .
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust.
Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.
Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life . . .
Rating: 5 stars
Positives: Firstly I am so glad that this story picks up right where Eragon left off. There's nothing worse than a series of books with huge gaps in time where the reader has to struggle to put things together. However there is no time at all between the end of Eragon and the start of Eldest. Secondly the author also has followed up Roran's story as well as that of the Ra'zac, something that I was hoping would happen. Even better you can now see everyone's stories intertwining tightly, and its a beautiful thing. As usual Christopher Paolini has done an amazing job and I really found myself falling for Roran's character when we see how much his love for Katrina motivates him to protect everyone. And the ending was such a twist! This book doesn't fail to entertain.
Negatives: I don't have a single criticism of this book. The characters are fun and friendly, and description is never lacking.
Would I recommend this book? Yes yes I would. This promises to be a fun filled fantasy series, and the second book certainly lives up to its predecessor.
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