If You Loved Eragon: 12 Dragon Books to Read Next

If you’ve finished Eragon (or the whole Inheritance Cycle) and you’re hunting for books like Eragon, you’re not alone.

When readers say “Eragon vibes,” they usually mean:

• A dragon bond that feels personal (not just a creature cameo)

• A young hero stepping into a bigger world

• Training, danger, discovery, and rising stakes

• A story that’s easy to binge and fun to share (especially for families)

Whether you’re looking for dragon rider books, YA dragon fantasy, or epic fantasy for teens with big-world adventure, these picks should scratch the itch.

Below are 12 dragon books to read next—a mix of YA, adult, and classics. This list is in no particular order (because “best” depends on what you want next).

What people mean when they say “Eragon vibes”

Most Eragon fans are looking for one (or more) of these:

1) Dragon bonding
A partnership with real emotional weight.

2) Coming-of-age with real stakes
A protagonist who grows into power, responsibility, and hard choices.

3) Wonder + momentum
Big world, big magic… but still page-turning.

4) A story you can share
A lot of Eragon readers are families and cross-generation fantasy fans.

12 Dragon Books to Read Next (in no particular order)

1) His Majesty’s Dragon (Temeraire #1) — Naomi Novik

A smart, character-driven adventure with a standout human–dragon partnership—set in an alternate Napoleonic era where dragons change everything.

2) How to Train Your Dragon (series) — Cressida Cowell

A funny, fast-moving dragon series with heart and momentum—great if you want the bonding-and-training vibe with a lighter, bingeable feel.

3) Firesight (The Dragon Guardian Chronicles #1) — Jessica Deen Norris

Full disclosure: this one’s mine 😊 I’m including it because I hear from a lot of Eragon fans who love it for the same reasons—dragon bonding, found family, elemental magic—and especially because it’s a faster-paced read.

4) The Summer Dragon (The Evertide #1) — Todd Lockwood

Immersive, dragon-forward fantasy with a strong sense of craft and world detail—perfect if you want dragons that feel vivid and central.

5) Dragon Rider (series) — Cornelia Funke

A classic-feeling quest with warmth and wonder—great for readers who want adventure, heart, and dragons without a heavy tone.

6) Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles #1) — Patricia C. Wrede

A clever, cozy twist on fairy-tale expectations—dragons, humor, and a heroine who refuses to do what she’s “supposed” to do.

7) Dragon Slippers (series) — Jessica Day George

A fun, accessible YA-ish read with a strong “young hero in danger + dragons” vibe—easy to fly through.

8) The Hero and the Crown — Robin McKinley

A timeless YA fantasy with a brave, hard-won coming-of-age story and dragons that feel dangerous and mythic.

9) Dragons of Autumn Twilight — Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Dragonlance Chronicles #1)

Classic epic quest fantasy with a big cast, high stakes, and dragons in the mix—great if you want that old-school adventure party feel.

10) The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles #1) — Chris d’Lacey

A contemporary fantasy with a cozy tone and a dragon-centered hook that keeps unfolding—excellent if you like mystery and heart with your dragons.

11) A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle #1) — Ursula K. Le Guin

A foundational fantasy classic—short, powerful, and mythic, with a deep sense of magic, consequence, and wonder.

12) The Hobbit — J.R.R. Tolkien

If you want an iconic dragon encounter, this is it—Smaug is pure legendary dragon energy wrapped in an unforgettable adventure.

How to choose your next dragon book

If you’re not sure where to start, pick based on what you want right now:

If you want dragon bonding front and center

• His Majesty’s Dragon

• Firesight

• How to Train Your Dragon

If you want a classic epic quest feel

• Dragons of Autumn Twilight

• The Hobbit

• Firesight

If you want timeless classics that shaped fantasy

• A Wizard of Earthsea

• The Hobbit

• The Hero and the Crown

If you want something cozy, clever, or lighter in tone

• Dealing with Dragons

• Dragon Slippers

• Dragon Rider

• The Fire Within

If you want dragons with strong world detail and a more immersive tone

• The Summer Dragon

Ready to start with a fast-paced dragon adventure?

If you want “Eragon vibes” with dragon bonding + elemental magic + found family, start with Book 1 of the Dragon Guardian Chronicles:

➡️ Try Firesight (Book 1): pick your format

• Ebook

• Paperback

• Hardcover

• Audiobook