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I can only think of a handful of authors who have actually been able to add mythological elements to their books without making them cliched or corny, so this is quite impressive in its own right. Another thing about this series that I think a lot of readers will appreciate is that it only spans four books and has a very epic, and very satisfying conclusion. Considering how long some readers have been waiting for a certain series to conclude (I won\u0026#039;t name any names), this is a big plus in my opinion. Oh and about the protagonist not being \u0026quot;likeable\u0026quot; this is something that I feel is overrated in books and not really necessary for enjoyment. BUT, I do think that if you stick with this series until the end you will find that Skylan is a great character who overcame a LOT of obstacles that would just not have been possible if he behaved any differently. 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