This book was ... Unexpected. Wonderfully unexpected. 
 I've never read or watched Star Wars or Lord of the Rings (yes, yes, I'm horrible, I know) so I couldn't exactly compare them with anything beside the fact that this was a really good fantasy book written by someone when they were only 15. Shocker right there. 
 And if that fact alone isn't enough to get to intrigued, then let me tell you a few other juicy bits... 
 Eragon goes through some serious charcter building. What I love is that he isn't fit for these situtations. He didn't ecpect to be a Dragon Rider and he wasn't frickin' born with skills and a six-pack. Paolini slowly builds him into a hero that we love and respect which I adore. 
 Then, there's Saphira. Let's get this straight; Dragons are smart. And I wrongly underestimated them in this story. Saphira is bad ass. So fucking smart and ancient and wise, though she is younger that Eragon in years, her wisdom is uncomparable. 
 "It is our destiny to attempt the impossible, to accomplish great deeds regardless of fear." 
 And to the rest of the characters, I love you no less... 
 Arya <3 
 Murtagh <3<3 
 Brom <3<3<3 
 Angela <3<3<3<3 
 "Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe in." 
 Oh, and can no one forget the werecat, Solembum? Who doesn't fall in love with a name like that???