I find the books a light read, a little too un-serious, and slightly childish. Overall it was a generally good read - though a book i can read in 24 hours isnt realy exciting. I'm not realy going to buy the latest (is it Last?) book because i enjoy "harder" readings - reading the Spellsong cycle now.
Still, for people not as fantasy/sci-fi crazy as me (i.e the general people) the book should be, and is
a great read.