Stephen King, known Harry Potter fan, gives his opinion on two writers.

Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people. ... The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn. She’s not very good.

Ouch.

Of course, if you like something, you like it.  But you have to admit that Stephen King's opinion carries a lot of weight.