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The Burning Sky

By: Sherry Thomas
Narrated by: Philip Battley
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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.

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Engaging Fantasy • Complex Characters • Magical Worldbuilding • Fast-paced Plot • Intriguing Romance • Excellent Pacing

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I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the plot, and the execution. I will certainly be listening to the next book.

Worth every minute.

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I am fairly sure this is a YA book and I am not a YA. Wasnt sure I was going to keep this book when I started listening, but it did not have the over simplistic dialogue of some YA and the characters were complex enough to keep my interest. same with the plot. so I am going to continue with the series and that is a pretty big compliment from this mature adult.

pretty darn good

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If you could sum up The Burning Sky in three words, what would they be?

Entertaining, imaginative, engaging.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Burning Sky?

The opening line was remarkably effective "... the previous sentence was all a lie." It seemed gimmicky at first, but it did draw me in.

What does Philip Battley bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator brought British pronunciation to the story (set in Great Britain, sort of), which is always entertaining as an American listener.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were several moving moments, but you will just have to find them for yourself because I won't spoil the plot!

Entertaining & imaginative

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The narrator is very good and the story itself is also. All in the title.

Very good listen

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The story is fast paced and the narration is excellent. If you are looking for something surprising and unexpected, this isn't it. It is, however, a fun romp through sci-fi / fantasy with elements of young adult, magic and romance.

I expect that I will also get the other two books in the trilogy.

Stereotypes abound, but it works

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