Paolini, Christopher. Inheritance, or the Vault of Souls. Book 4 of the Inheritance Cycle. 2011. 860p. ISBN 0375856110. Available at FIC PAO on the library shelves.
Eragon and Saphira have grown together and their skills since Brisingr have gotten better. However, there is still much doubt that they can defeat the King. As the Varden marches towards Urû’baen, capital of Galbatorix’ empire. Always in the background, the King has sent Murtagh and his dragon Thorn to fight Eragon and Saphira, but at every step of the way Murtagh has failed to stop them. With the Varden on the move, though, the King reserves several surprises for Eragon and his allies.
Favorite characters are back, from Roran to Nasuarda to Arya, each engaged in mortal struggles against the forces of the King. As city after city falls, the Varden’s strength is dilapidated yet the army moves forward, with the siege of Urû’baen their ultimate goal, for only with this attack do they expect Galbatorix to take the field with his dragon Shruikan.
As the situation worsens, with Nasuarda a captive of Galbatorix, Eragon, Saphira, and their friends must come up with a plan, any plan, to confront the King and once and for all free Alagaësia. Even if they are successful, however, will they be able to restore order and justice throughout a continent abused and oppressed over the last hundred years?
Fans of fantasy will appreciate this masterful ending to the Inheritance Cycle.
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