I love these book about the spook and Tom Ward and all the characters.  I have to say the Last Apprentice series was so far my favorite.  The Starblade Chronicles so far are a little darker.  I love them all but so far I think the Last Apprentice series was better.  The Starblade Chronicles, to me feel a little compacted and hurried.  I still love to read them all though.  If you enjoy, reading Joseph Delaney then you should check out this series too.  4/5