One word...phenomenal! I need to own this book.

I liked this one even more than the first one. Once I finally got the opportunity to dive in, I couldn't put it down. This was very character-driven. Centered mostly around Adaon, a gentle and wise man with no hidden agenda or plots of personal gain whatsoever (who was one of my favorites), Ellidyr, the prideful and arrogant prince, AKA Prince Patchcloak. (I laughed so hard at that) and Taran. These characters were so well crafted that they became real. I was totally engrossed in their world.

Aside from trying to find the black cauldron, destroy it and save the world, this journey is about self-worth, the price of pride and what honor and glory really are. There were quite a few quotes that were highly profound and deserved to be slapped on a mug, pillowcase, t-shirt, and mouse pad and sold all around the world.

I could keep going, but I highly recommend you to read this. Start with the Book of Three. It will give you a better idea of some of the character's backstories.

P.S- If you liked the Disney film, you'll LOVE this