This was much better than the second book. It's definitely the best book of the trilogy. It has some serious emotional moments that snuck up on me. 

The trilogy as a whole isn't the best fantasy series out there, but I can't say I didn't enjoy reading it. It could have been longer. I think some of the side characters got cheated out of an ending. Plus, explanations and follow-up were lacking in most areas. However, I just liked it. It was entertaining, and I was invested in the characters and plot.

I would recommend this to YA fans but also fantasy fans who enjoy an easy read.