Well as the summary line say's the first half of the book was pretty boreing and I have laid it down several times(unlike other books I have read). It just lacked the action I like so much about fantasy books .But the seconed half was great just as I wanted it battles, magic and interesting plot! the first half is interesting too but is not thriling as the first half. Don't get me wrong here I recomend this book ,just readers bewear have paitents with the first half , then you will really enjoy the Ending of it!