The Burning Sky
by: Sherry Thomas
Summary:
Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation-or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of the Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the most powerful tyrant and mage the world has ever known. This would be a suicide task for anyone, let alone a reluctant sixteen-year-old girl with no training.
Guided by his mother's visions and committed to avenging his family, Prince Titus has sworn to protect Iolanthe even as he prepares her for their battle with the Bane. But he makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the tyrant closing in, Titus must choose between his mission-and her life.
The Burning Sky-the first book in the Elemental Trilogy-is an electrifying and unforgettable novel of intrigue and adventure.
The Burning Sky is a book filled with mystery an magic. It all began with a lighting bolt and a failed light elixir that will lead Iolanthe on a journey of a life time, with Prince Titus, destined for death at a young age, at her side. Against all odds Iolanthe must master her elemental power and over throw the Bane, an evil ruler an master of all, even Titus. I guess it helps to have a little lightening at your finger tips.
Ms. Sherry Thomas writes a magnificent story of love,
adventure, and magic. Ms. Thomas does an
amazing job of making me feel like I’m there and I can often tell when the
story is either from Titus’ perspective or Iolanthe’s. I didn’t like however that the end battle scene
is very short, and the fact that their targets deaths weren’t very
significant. Also the fact that the Bane’s
resurrection was not a major component of the end of the story. I do like however that he’s their target for
the next book, but will he die every time?
Not the best book that I’ve read, but certainly close. The book deserves 3 and half stars out of
5.
