This is the second book in the Inheritance Cycle. SPOILER ALERT!!! This book takes place in the aftermath of the battle in the first book. Eragon realizes that his magical powers are weak and that he needs to math them stronger if he ever wants to beat Galbatorix and his army. He needs to go to the land of the elves to train with the best of the best. Meanwhile in Carvahall, Roran is looking to marry his love, Katrina, but the Ra'zac come to Carvahall looking to destroy Roran but end up capturing Katrina after the villagers put up a good fight. Roran travels in search of Eragon. Once he finds Eragon, they travel to Ellesmera(the land of the elves). Here Eragon learns how to use his powers well and he becomes much stronger both mentally and physically. In this time, though, Galbatorix's army becomes extremely strong forcing Eragon to go back to where the Varden are. When they arrive the battle is about to begin. Eragon is fighting mightily but during the battle another Dragon Rider appears, Murtagh. Eragon's friend has vowed to fight for Galbatorix. Murtagh is stronger than Eragon but leaves Eragon to flee. Eragon and Roran then go to try and rescue Katrina. This is where the book ends. I thought this book was very good although at times it moved very slow and it was hard to read at such a slow pace. Some of the things in this book, I feel, also repeated themselves from the first book. Overall this book was decent, but nowhere near as good as the first one. I give this book a 4 out of 5 and definitely recommend this book if you like action and mystery.
