Books About Dragons
One of the most appealing things about Eragon was Paolini’s take on the figure of the dragon. Dragons have appeared in many different guises in fantasy. Some are dangerous antagonists, like Smaug in The Hobbit, while others are friends and allies, such as the dragons in Anne McCaffrey’s seminal Pern series. Dragon fans can find all different kinds of these fantastical creatures in the following recommended books like Eragon. And, find even more YA books about dragons here.
Warring Worlds and Political Intrigue
For many Eragon fans, the best part of the series was the backdrop of an ongoing war between good and evil, complete with many different political factions trying to achieve their goals in this complex world. Here are some books like Eragon that have a similar sweeping political context.
Rich Fantasy Worlds
If you loved the worldbuilding of Eragon and are on the lookout for some similarly well-imagined, so-real-you-could-touch-them fantasy worlds, here are some suggestions. These books like Eragon contain brilliantly idealised worlds and magic systems that will appeal to every fantasy fan. Wishing you could read your favourite fantasy series again for the first time? Looking for more read-alikes? Check out our TBR service, where our expert bibliologists can match you with your next perfect read.