10 Best Books Like Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)

If you loved Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) by Christopher Paolini, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Fantasy4.72008328 pages

When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

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City of Bones cover

City of Bones

Start of Mortal Instruments series

by Cassandra Clare

4.42009485 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
GracelingKristin Cashore4.12008471Closest match
The Winner's Curse📚 Series starterMarie Rutkoski02014—Start a new series
An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starterSabaa Tahir4.22015480Start a new series
City of Bones📚 Series starterCassandra Clare4.42009485Start a new series
The Hunger Games📚 Series starterSuzanne Collins02008—Start a new series
The Shadows Between UsTricia Levenseller3.82020326Similar vibes
The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesSuzanne Collins4.62020517Similar vibes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)?

The most similar books to Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) are Graceling, The Winner's Curse, An Ember in the Ashes.

What should I read after Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)?

After finishing Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle), readers most commonly pick up Graceling next.

Who writes books like Christopher Paolini?

Authors similar to Christopher Paolini include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.

What genre is Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)?

Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) is a Fantasy novel by Christopher Paolini, published in 2008. It features elements of Dragon, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy.

How long is Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)?

Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) is 328 pages long.

About Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)

When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.