Will I love Murtagh?

This was a nice book in the sense that it made me remember the past (Eragon) as well as puzzle out a character we already knew. Some of the pacing was a bit off and at times it seemed we deviated from the plot, but overall it was a great nostalgic book that made me appreciate the world building and characters.

I read this book in my capacity as executive copy editor at Random House Books for Young Readers shortly before I retired.

I’m a huge fan of the series—and of Christopher himself. It was thrilling to get swept up once more in the magical world of Alagaësia. Murtagh was a riveting read. I love the way Christopher juxtaposes scenes of great lyricism and tenderness alongside moments of heart-stopping adventure.

There are epic battles, hair’s-breadth escapes, nail-biting suspense, fascinating characters like Bachel the Witch and the Dreamers, fantastic creatures like Muckmaw, a gargantuan legendary fish, and finger rats and shadow spiders.… show more.