From what I’ve read from other reviews of this book, you either love it or you think it was a waste of your time. I didn’t watch the movie, but I heard it wasn’t good. I figured I’d read the books since movies can ruin awesome books (aka Eragon, Percy Jackson). I finished this book and I have no intentions to ever read the next ones in the series. I’m giving this book 2 stars because there is a story and plot, but I hated the characters and never was able to emotionally connect with any of them. I also thought the main character Tom was a total wimp. This just wasn’t my cup of tea.