Here we are—the final book in the Inheritance Cycle. First off, the werecats are back, and they’re better than ever. MVP side characters.
This book also gives us something we haven’t seen before: Saphira in real danger. She’s always been a majestic, unstoppable force—but here? She’s actually injured. Vulnerable. And it makes you realize just how much you’ve come to love her. Those scenes hit hard.
And then there’s Murtaugh. I’ve been waiting for this. He gets so much more page time, and honestly, he’s one of the most compelling characters in the whole series. Complex, conflicted, and totally magnetic—he adds a layer of depth this story really needed.
Then there’s Nasuada. Finally, we get a female character who isn’t just arm candy: a pawn or a prize. She steps into her own power here in a huge way—politically, strategically, and personally.
The ending wraps up the big threads, but not without heartbreak and some bittersweet moments. It’s not all happily-ever-after, but I liked that. Feels more authentic to the world Paolini built.
Overall, Inheritance gives us danger, strategy, and some seriously satisfying character arcs. It’s a strong finish to a series that started as a familiar fantasy tale but grew into something uniquely its own.
(Spin off book Murtagh to follow.)
