The Burning Sky (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062207296)

Magic, romance, and intrigue combine in this extraordinary novel--the first in the Elemental Trilogy--for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and Kristin Cashore. Publishers Weekly called it "a wonderfully satisfying magical saga" in a starred review, and Kirkus Reviews said it "bids fair to be the next big epic fantasy success."

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.

Author: Sherry Thomas
ISBN-10: 0062207296
ISBN-13: 9780062207296
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Language: English
Published: 09/17/2013
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 16
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 165277 / Burning Sky

Award: Rita Awards - Finalist
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
Romantic Times 09/01/2013 pg. 51 - Excellent
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2013 - Recommended - Readable
Publishers Weekly 08/12/2013
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2013 pg. 58
School Library Journal 09/01/2013 pg. 166
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2013 pg. 183
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 107
Booklist 11/01/2013 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average