I was hoping for something really spectacular, especially from one of my favorite authors, and I was more than satisfied by the amazing excerpt presented here! Paolini never disappoints! From making up and entire language in his teenage years, now, a decade later, he's creating an entire universe... literally! I absolutely loved the world... or rather... universe-building in this book. So many interesting scientific names, places, and technology that is so unique, and I love seeing space exploration from the scientific perspective more than a purely exploratory perspective! I'm not usually a Sci-Fi reader, but this book will definitely be a must read! The cover is also just so gorgeous, I love everything about it!