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adventurous
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
At times, I had to remind myself that reading is a journey, and it’s okay to meander along.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and returning to Alagaesia. I read the Eragon series as a middle-schooler, and I was not about to reread them all, which ended up being fine. There were a few references I didn’t fully remember, but none of them were critical to understanding the book or plot. I enjoyed the adventure and was surprised at how dark it got but appreciated the adult-level of it.My main complaint is that, until the end, this book was mostly free of romance. Adding in the romantic bit in the last few pages seemed unnecessary, and I wish we could’ve seen Murtagh make a real friend, rather than progress towards a partner. I think it would’ve shown the work he’s done towards trusting others without putting romantic love above and before platonic love and relationships.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and returning to Alagaesia. I read the Eragon series as a middle-schooler, and I was not about to reread them all, which ended up being fine. There were a few references I didn’t fully remember, but none of them were critical to understanding the book or plot. I enjoyed the adventure and was surprised at how dark it got but appreciated the adult-level of it.