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24 alternatives to Eldest

Eragon the Dragon rider Vol. 2

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Eldest launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Inheritance▲65

   The final book in the Eragon Saga

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Eragon▲65

   Incredible Sci-fi story of Eragon the Dragon Rider

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Brisingr▲56

   Third Installment in the Eragon Saga

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Harry Potter Series▲70

   Another classic fantasy series

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) ▲6

   bestselling saga of one boy, one dragon, and an adventure

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Ender's Game▲93

   The enemy's gate is down

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings▲65

   Classic Fantasy Series

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Harry Potter and the Cursed Child▲20

   The eight book is finally here!

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Dirt series▲5

   A fantasy epic about dragons and humans

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher▲61

    The first book of the Witcher series

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child▲133

    The eighth book in the magical series!

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Ysabel▲56

    A fantasy adventure with deeply human characters

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Minor King▲64

    American Fiction

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Mountain Shadow▲54

    Sequel to Shantaram

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Red Rising▲63

    Final book of the epic, otherwordly sci-fi trilogy

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Quidditch Through the Ages▲66

    The most checked-out book in the Hogwarts Library

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Princes of the Apocalypse▲55

    A D&D supplement player's companion.

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    East of Eden▲61

    The intertwined destinies of two families

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Magic▲66

    Explore the history of magic + magicians!

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Lord of the Rings▲74

    50th Anniversary edition that holds ALL THE BOOKS

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The World of Vikings▲53

    Official companion book

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    2010: Odyssey Two▲64

    The second book in the Space Odyssey series

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Remainder▲54

    Amazing novel written with an interesting voice

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Two Book Minimum - Jason Porter / Subhah Argarwal▲66

    Discussing "Why Are You So Sad?" with a sad & a funny comic

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →