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sweetheart_ok's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't usually fall for the bad boy type, but I needed some Murtagh in my life! I chose Murtagh because I had read the rest of the Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini, and I wanted to know what was next, not to mention that I have a burning curiosity to know more about Murtagh.
The book picks up immediately after Inheritance and follows Murtagh as he decides what to do now that he is free from Galbatorix and the world is saved. It is immediately clear that Murtagh and Thorn are destined for danger and adventure as they encounter a mysterious and lethal group. Murtagh and Thorn decide to investigate on their own as the rest of Alagaesia's heroes are busy cleaning up after the war. Murtagh quickly realizes that there is something more sinister going on than they could ever anticipate, and the two of them face one of their biggest challenges yet.
I loved getting to know Murtagh and Thorn, including their complexities, sarcasm, and brooding mannerisms. The plot flows well, and the conflict builds appropriately throughout the story. The group they meet is so mysterious and dangerous that I have trouble predicting what the source of their power is, whether it is real, and who will prevail in the end. I felt tense as I worried about Murtagh and Thorn, not only from the outside forces, but also the conflicts in their minds and hearts.
I wish the final battle could have been more detailed, and I would have liked to have more information about how Murtagh's path will unfold moving forward, but I am delighted at the growth we see from both him and Thorn in the tale. I also was thirsting for some news of Eragon and Arya even if it was just a tidbit. I think Paolini could have woven in more details from previous characters and books without detracting from this story.
Overall, this is a must-read for Paolini fans. We need to encourage him to keep writing books on Alagaesia and its characters. If you are a fan of fantasy, adventure, danger, personal growth, dark characters, anti-heroes, and mystery, this is the book for you. It is a fast flowing read that will keep you intrigued until the end. Happy reading!
The book picks up immediately after Inheritance and follows Murtagh as he decides what to do now that he is free from Galbatorix and the world is saved. It is immediately clear that Murtagh and Thorn are destined for danger and adventure as they encounter a mysterious and lethal group. Murtagh and Thorn decide to investigate on their own as the rest of Alagaesia's heroes are busy cleaning up after the war. Murtagh quickly realizes that there is something more sinister going on than they could ever anticipate, and the two of them face one of their biggest challenges yet.
I loved getting to know Murtagh and Thorn, including their complexities, sarcasm, and brooding mannerisms. The plot flows well, and the conflict builds appropriately throughout the story. The group they meet is so mysterious and dangerous that I have trouble predicting what the source of their power is, whether it is real, and who will prevail in the end. I felt tense as I worried about Murtagh and Thorn, not only from the outside forces, but also the conflicts in their minds and hearts.
I wish the final battle could have been more detailed, and I would have liked to have more information about how Murtagh's path will unfold moving forward, but I am delighted at the growth we see from both him and Thorn in the tale. I also was thirsting for some news of Eragon and Arya even if it was just a tidbit. I think Paolini could have woven in more details from previous characters and books without detracting from this story.
Overall, this is a must-read for Paolini fans. We need to encourage him to keep writing books on Alagaesia and its characters. If you are a fan of fantasy, adventure, danger, personal growth, dark characters, anti-heroes, and mystery, this is the book for you. It is a fast flowing read that will keep you intrigued until the end. Happy reading!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and Blood
ursulazc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Me encantó volver a este universo y me encantó poder verlo desde el punto de vista de estos personajes
Pero que fue ese villano final tipo Lovecraft?
Pero que fue ese villano final tipo Lovecraft?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and Murder
vicivendi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Paolini's best work yet. Complicated emotions and a mysterious plot. Incredible.
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery, Torture, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
thestarsandthemoon's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was skeptical at first, with it being so long after the og books were released *cough*Mysterious Benedict Society*cough* , but I really enjoyed it. Murtagh was always an complex character I enjoyed and I'm glad to see more of his story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: War
kmoz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Slavery
lozw13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Torture
bean_7088's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I liked this quite a bit for the most part.
I did find some of it very repetitive, probably could have shaved off like 100 pages 😅 and honestly some of the battles were frustrating and kind of just felt like a bunch of bad rolls in dnd. Someone else mentioned that this book kind of felt like a dnd campaign and I'd agree.
I loved the reintroduction of an Urgal character, I loved him.There's a moment where the urgal gently puts his forehead to murtags as a gentle headbutt and I all but cried it was so sweet 😭
I still find some of Paolinis writing frustrating, but I still enjoyed this more than inheritance, and even though it was hard to listen to, I liked hearing how Murtaghs life had been.
I did find some of it very repetitive, probably could have shaved off like 100 pages 😅 and honestly some of the battles were frustrating and kind of just felt like a bunch of bad rolls in dnd. Someone else mentioned that this book kind of felt like a dnd campaign and I'd agree.
I loved the reintroduction of an Urgal character, I loved him.
I still find some of Paolinis writing frustrating, but I still enjoyed this more than inheritance, and even though it was hard to listen to, I liked hearing how Murtaghs life had been.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Violence
nadine34b10's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, and Religious bigotry
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent, and War
ehmannky's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A very fun installment following Murtagh's growth after the events of the main story. I think it's a pretty straightforward adventure novel, with themes of the balance of freedom v. safety and delves into the good and the bad with belonging to a broader group. Murtagh was a compelling main character and Thorn, my sweet baby boy dragon, was so much fun to read. As a lifelong Nasuada x Murtagh shipper, this book fueled me, and his acts of pining and the end scene balanced out the incredibly dull boar hunting scenes that I had to slog my way through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence