Fantasy · Young adult · Adventure
Eldest
Second Inheritance book. The young dragon rider Eragon and his dragon go to the hidden elves for training, while his cousin Roran is left to defend their village against soldiers of the empire.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2005
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 679
- Format
- Book 2 of 5 in The Inheritance Cycle
Read this if you like classic dragon-and-rider fantasy with training, politics and big battles.
Skip this if you haven't read Eragon, since the story picks up directly after it.
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Quick answers about Eldest
- What is Eldest about?
- Second Inheritance book. The young dragon rider Eragon and his dragon go to the hidden elves for training, while his cousin Roran is left to defend their village against soldiers of the empire.
- Who should read Eldest?
- Read it if you like classic dragon-and-rider fantasy with training, politics and big battles. Skip it if you haven't read Eragon, since the story picks up directly after it.
- How long and how fast is Eldest?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 679 pages, first published in 2005.
- Does Eldest have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, War.
- Can I borrow Eldest for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Eldest; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Eldest?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Eragon, Fourth Wing, A Wizard of Earthsea.
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