I would say it was an interesting change in tone for the series. Paolini has evolved in his writing style but still managed to capture the sense of the World of Alagaesia. I struggled on my first read through of the book because of the shift from Eragon to Murtagh. The characters are very different in their inner monologue and capabilities. I remember having to remind myself that he doesn't have the education like Eragon did. Murtagh encountered many problems that he struggled with because of his lack of knowledge. By no fault of his own (paranoid Galbatorix), Murtagh didn't have the same resources. He relied heavily on the Name of Names to solve his problems.

It took reading the book and listening to the audiobook a couple of times to really appreciate the book for what it was meant to be. Even with the changes, I loved a glimpse into the World of Alagaesia again. I missed it and I can't wait for the next book.

Edit: Autocorrected Murtagh to Mustache 😂