1
by Emilia Hart
4.12025352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and haunting tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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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The best books like Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) are:
- 1The Sirens: A Novel by Emilia Hart4.1
- 2Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 3Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 4An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 5Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 6The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 7The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 8Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 9The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 10Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
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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Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
4.32017416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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by Laini Taylor
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a lush and melancholy tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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by Sabaa Tahir
4.22015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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by Leigh Bardugo
4.52015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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by Amy Harmon
4.52016336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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by James Rollins
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a intense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
02008
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
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by Margaret Rogerson
4.02019456 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical yet perilous tone that will resonate with Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sirens: A Novel | Emilia Hart | 4.1 | 2025 | 352 | Closest match |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Kingdom of Bones | James Rollins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar 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 The Sirens: A Novel, Caraval, Daughter of Smoke and Bone.
What should I read after Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)?
After finishing Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle), readers most commonly pick up The Sirens: A Novel 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.