The Elves of Cintra is just as bad as Armageddon's Children. Terry Brooks should've stopped writing about Shannara after The High Druid of Shannara, because this series sucks big time. It's sad that he produces more Shannara books, because these new books are disappointments to all Shannara fans.
The Elves of Cintra is without a doubt one of the weakest Shannara books I've read. It's a bit boring and - to be honest - not very good. I can't recommend this book.