I appear to have read this before as I own the trilogy but I really don't remember reading it beyond a deep feeling of familiarity, I'm not sure if that's to do with the storyline or distant recollection.

But then again, there are a few fantasy cliches lurkiing. The abandoned orphan, the stableboy, the quest, the hidden mystery and mysterious people trying to steer the people involved. Not a bad read really but pretty predictable and the characters didn't make a huge impact on me. ( )