Murtagh
by Christopher Paolini
Young adult · ages 14–18 · grades 9–12 · 950L · 2023
Why we'd hand it over
A 1000+ page deep-dive into Murtagh's inner conflict and self-determination that justifies its length—serious, introspective, and rewarding for readers who've loved the series, though it's slow and won't convert newcomers.