Fantasy Review: The Immortal Heights (The Elemental Trilogy #3) by Sherry Thomas

The Immortal Heights (The Elemental Trilogy #3)
by Sherry Thomas

Description:
In a pursuit that has spanned continents, Iolanthe, Titus, and their friends have always managed to remain one step ahead of the forces of Atlantis.
But now the Bane, the monstrous tyrant who bestrides the entire mage world, has issued his ultimatum: Titus must hand over Iolanthe, or watch as his entire realm is destroyed in a deadly rampage. Running out of time and options, Iolanthe and Titus must act decisively to deliver a final blow to the Bane, ending his reign of terror for good.

However, getting to the Bane means accomplishing the impossible—finding a way to infiltrate his crypt in the deepest recesses of the most ferociously guarded fortress in Atlantis. And everything is only made more difficult when new prophecies come to light, foretelling a doomed effort…

Iolanthe and Titus will put their love and their lives on the line. But will it be enough?

With The Immortal Heights, Sherry Thomas brings the acclaimed Elemental Trilogy to its breathtaking conclusion.


My Review:
This is a rather awesome ending to the trilogy. It had me guessing all the way to the end, and then some.

Their endgame is all or nothing and I particularly love how they push on and through despite some rather ominous revelations.

Anyhow, don’t want to spoil it. I’ll leave it as strongly recommended.

I borrowed this audiobook from the library.


About the Author:

Sherry Thomas writes both historical romance and young adult fantasy.

On the romance side, she is one of the most acclaimed authors working in the genre today, her books regularly receiving starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.

On the young adult fantasy side, there isn’t much to report yet, her debut book, THE BURNING SKY, book 1 of the Elemental Trilogy, has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and been named to the Autumn ’13 Kids’ Indie Next List.

Sherry writes in her second language. She learned English by reading romance and science fiction—every word Isaac Asimov ever wrote, in fact. She is proud to say that her son is her biggest fanboy—for the YA fantasy, not the romances. At least, not yet…


Author Links:
Website
Twitter @sherrythomas
Amazon
Goodreads


Books by this Author:

The Elemental Trilogy (this series):


Lady Sherlock Historical Mysteries:

The Fitzhugh Trilogy:



The London Trilogy:


The Heart of Blade:



I'm not exactly certain I found all of Sherry's books. Take a look at her Amazon page to discover more.

Fantasy Review: The Perilous Sea (The Elemental Trilogy #2) by Sherry Thomas

The Perilous Sea (The Elemental Trilogy #2)
by Sherry Thomas

Description:
After spending the summer away from each other, Titus and Iolanthe (still disguised as Archer Fairfax) are eager to return to Eton College to resume their training to fight the Bane. Although no longer bound to Titus by a blood oath, Iolanthe is more committed than ever to fulfilling her destiny—especially with the agents of Atlantis quickly closing in.

Soon after arriving at school, though, Titus makes a shocking discovery, one that makes him question everything he previously believed about their mission. Faced with this devastating realization, Iolanthe is forced to come to terms with her new role, while Titus must choose between following his mother's prophecies—and forging a divergent path to an unknowable future.


My Review:
This installment was very exciting.

Another thing I enjoyed was the stacked storyline. It’s like two full books told in parallel. One of the stories picks up where we left off in the last book. The other picks up where the other storyline will leave off, but it leaves so much in question that it adds a great deal of tension. I wondered the whole time what could have possibly happened. Sure, the author could have just told it all in chronological order, but I think this novel approach worked out well.

Highly recommended.

I borrowed this audiobook from the library.


About the Author:

Sherry Thomas writes both historical romance and young adult fantasy.

On the romance side, she is one of the most acclaimed authors working in the genre today, her books regularly receiving starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.

On the young adult fantasy side, there isn’t much to report yet, her debut book, THE BURNING SKY, book 1 of the Elemental Trilogy, has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and been named to the Autumn ’13 Kids’ Indie Next List.

Sherry writes in her second language. She learned English by reading romance and science fiction—every word Isaac Asimov ever wrote, in fact. She is proud to say that her son is her biggest fanboy—for the YA fantasy, not the romances. At least, not yet…


Author Links:
Website
Twitter @sherrythomas
Amazon
Goodreads


Books by this Author:

The Elemental Trilogy (this series):


Lady Sherlock Historical Mysteries:

The Fitzhugh Trilogy:



The London Trilogy:


The Heart of Blade:



I'm not exactly certain I found all of Sherry's books. Take a look at her Amazon page to discover more.

Fantasy Review: The Burning Sky (The Elemental Trilogy #1) by Sherry Thomas

The Burning Sky (The Elemental Trilogy #1)
by Sherry Thomas


Description:
It all began with a ruined elixir and a bolt of lightning.

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.


My Review:
I totally adored this trilogy. From the first pages, Iolanthe and Titus just click as heroine and hero.
I think Iolanthe having to hide in plain sight, Titus trying to push down the knowledge of his personal doom, and the two of them trying to disregard their attraction for each other all play to the reader’s advantage.

I also found the humor in this story to be spot on. Iolanthe as Fairfax has quite a charm about her (him). The interplay between her and the other boys at Eton and with Titus feels natural and quick witted.

As for the prophesies, they drive the tension and are woven in just enough to make you want more and hope against hope that some of them won’t come true.

Overall, I adored this and would recommend it to fans of fantasy set in the real world.

I borrowed this audiobook from the library. The fellow who narrates it does a fantastic job of carrying off the humor and the timing.


About the Author:

Sherry Thomas writes both historical romance and young adult fantasy.

On the romance side, she is one of the most acclaimed authors working in the genre today, her books regularly receiving starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.

On the young adult fantasy side, there isn’t much to report yet, her debut book, THE BURNING SKY, book 1 of the Elemental Trilogy, has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and been named to the Autumn ’13 Kids’ Indie Next List.

Sherry writes in her second language. She learned English by reading romance and science fiction—every word Isaac Asimov ever wrote, in fact. She is proud to say that her son is her biggest fanboy—for the YA fantasy, not the romances. At least, not yet…


Author Links:
Website
Twitter @sherrythomas
Amazon
Goodreads


Books by this Author:

The Elemental Trilogy (this series):


Lady Sherlock Historical Mysteries:

The Fitzhugh Trilogy:



The London Trilogy:


The Heart of Blade:



I'm not exactly certain I found all of Sherry's books. Take a look at her Amazon page to discover more.