#5 - Eragon
The original Eragon is a fun read, and a good start to Paolini's popular fantasy series. The clunky writing is balanced by an interesting, classic fantasy story. While Paolini's youth is evident with his first book, he pulls off an entertaining and engaging tale of dragons, elves, and dwarves that lays a strong foundation for his future novels.
#4 - Murtagh
The last third of Murtagh picks up to provide a satisfying climax and conclusion, but much of this book drags and overall it feels in need of a good editor. However, the character work and finale are such that it steps above Paolini's original fantasy novel, even though it falls short of its other predecessors.
#3 - Eldest
Eldest is a step up from the original, in terms of both prose and overall storytelling. While a little on the longer side and still not particularly tightly written, Eldest feels like a more mature read that competes more strongly with the wider world of fantasy.
#2 - Brisingr
Paolini takes a significant step up with Brisingr. As the war against Galbatorix develops with Book Three, the characters face fresh challenges and the world is expanded in new and exciting ways. The sword Brisingr itself is a great way to end the book and set the stage for the final entry.
#1 - Inheritance
Inheritance is the crowning achievement of Paolini's four-book cycle. Featuring the best story and many of the best moments from the series, we see Eragon develop into the role of leadership he's been called to. Featuring epic battles, final showdowns, and strong character development, Inheritance is an excellent example of how to end an epic fantasy series.
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