I found this series because I always loved the Disney movie, The Black Cauldron, which I guess it is also based off The Book of Three too. The writing was not the greatest but the characters completely saved this one for me. I love the pig who can tell the future, the bard whose harp strings break every time he lies, and the magical girl who thinks she knows best. Seriously, Eilonwy really reminded me of my sister who I thought was annoying when we were young, sure, but I also ultimately thought she was lovable too. The fact that Lloyd Alexander can make a personality like that so realistic makes me like his story so much more. The bad guy is genuinely scary and I love all the places they go to.