One of the best books I have ever read. good plot, good story line, good twist. and too anyone who does not like it,
1st of all if it's sooo bad why did you spend the time reading it.
2. I fully agree it's a cross between LotR and Pern. what book isent a copy of tolkin's. He set the foundation for most fiction as for harry potter, nothing like it. hp is a good book but too predictable.
3. every fiction book has the same basic controlls

hero. frodo, harry potter,...

mentor. Gandolf, dumbledor,...

bestfriend. sam, ron, ...

madien. arwen, choe.

villin. the dark lord, voltimort, ...

you find me one story that is diffrent!!!
If you dont like it why waste time trashing a book writen by a 15 year old. I'd like to see you do better.