This is easily one of the better fantasy series I've read. The writing style is simple and smooth. There isn't an abundance of detailing what everything looks like, and the plot is one that contains multiple threads that carefully weave into one another. This is also one of the rare books were I reached the ending without noticing. 
 In fact, the only real point of criticism I have is the inclusion of Elves and Dwarfs in their most stereotypical forms. They don't appear much, but it remains a grating sidebar to a world that is otherwise unique. 
 Recommended to any serious fantasy reader, regardless of age.