Eldest is a great book that keeps you in suspense throughout the whole book. It tells the story of the new lives of Eragon and his older cousin Roran after the devastating events that happen during the first book Eragon. Paolini jumps back and forth between characters to show their feelings about each event that occurs to them. Eragon is traveling trying to learn about himself as well as the other cultures of the other races that were kept from him by the corrupt Emperor Galbotorix. While on his journey, Eragon for the first time feels a sense of love.

During this time Roran returns to their hometown of Carvahall, where he quickly becomes considered a criminal because of his relationship with Eragon. This situation brings Roran a sense of leadership, bravery, and helps him realize whats most important to him, his girlfriend Katrina whom he one day wishes to marry.

Although they are on seperated on different countries of Alagaesia, they are connected by the constant thoughts of one another as well as a very important realization: that in certain positions, the choices you make will bring benifits and happiness to some, it will only cause anger and conflicts to others. We see this everywhere in everyday life usually in politics where a politicians belief may help one party but anger another. Paolini's unique use of diction and plot help convey these situations throughout the book in debates on politics, nationalism, and religious beliefs between races.

I think this book is really good and can be enjoyed by everyone expecially if they like books and movies like Harry Potter or Percy Jackson and the Olympians.