Eldest by Christopher Paolini

This is book two in the Inheritance trilogy. I didn't really know it was a trilogy so about half way through I peeked at the back of the book to see if it said there would be another book coming. I was sad to see that there was. Only because this series is so good that I am sad that I now have to wait to read the third one.

The story continues with Eragon going to the Elf kingdom of Ellesmera to continue his training as a Rider. Meanwhile Roran, Eragon's cousin, has returned to home to find his father dead and house completely demolished. Anger towards Eragon builds up in him as the village faces hardships because of Eragon's decisions. Dangerous and magical creatures called the Ra'zac come to claim Roran but the village protects him and soon he becomes their leader in a deadly battle. I can't really tell too much because I don't want to give anything away. That's one thing I really loved about this sequel. You learn so much more about the different races of people throughout Alagaesia, while learning about Eragon and Roran and how they feel about the responsibilities placed upon them. Also, there are so many twists and turns. One thing that does bother me is that these books remind me a lot of Star Wars in some places but mostly the story is quite original. I don't have any quotes because I was so engrossed in the story I didn't want to stop to find a highlighter, but they were many times that I read something and thought that is mighty profound for a 21 year old to write. I highly reccomend this series. It's my first in coming back to fantasy and it has not disappointed.