Ranger's Apprentice/YMMV


 * Alas, Poor Villain: Sir Keren is genuinely regretting his actions even before things start going badly for him. You almost feel he can be redeemed with time, right up until his Family Unfriendly Disney Villain Death.
 * Growing the Beard: The series becomes increasingly well-written, original, and funny - with a major leap in stylistic quality between books six and seven.