Iolanthe and Titus's mission comes to its thrilling end in the third book in the Elemental Trilogy—perfect for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and Kristin Cashore—which Publishers Weekly called "a wonderfully satisfying magical saga" in a starred review and Kirkus Reviews said "bids fair to be the next big epic fantasy success." In a pursuit that spans 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 decide to act now and deliver a final blow to the Bane that will end his reign of terror for good.  But 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?  Gr 9 Up—Thomas does not disappoint in this trilogy conclusion. Telling of the final campaign to defeat the Bane and take back Atlantis, this volume has all the strengths that attracted fans to the first two books: elaborate world-building, a rich historical setting, witty dialogue, down-to-earth characters, and a truly epic romance. There are also some of the weaknesses from the previous entries, and those with less tolerance for detail may find the story slow-going. Still, the characters shine through and the burning romance between Iolanthe (aka Fairfax) and Titus will keep fans turning the pages, especially as they wait to find out once and for all if the prophecy is real and, if so, whether Titus will escape the grim fate foreseen for him. Fantasy lovers looking for a new series should start with the first book and feel assured that if they enjoy it, they will want to read all three. VERDICT A satisfying conclusion to a rich fantasy series.—Eliza Langhans, Hatfield Public Library, MA “Thomas mixes her coexisting worlds―Victorian England and a parallel magical Realm―with skill, and the romance bubbles with witty banter and elaborate declarations of love. It’s theatrical but satisfying.” - Booklist “A fantastic adventure filled with sneaky spies, all kinds of magic, and a whole bunch of unexpected surprises.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for The Immortal Heights: “The Immortal Heights [is] one of those rare creatures―a trilogy ender that’s even more powerful than the books that precede it.” - The Horn Book “A satisfying conclusion to a rich fantasy series.” - SLJ “The Burning Sky combines one of the most creative magical systems since Harry Potter, with sizzling romance and characters who will win your heart.” - Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms series “Sherry Thomas’s The Burning Sky is a marvelous, magical adventure set in a beautifully imagined world. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” - Rae Carson, author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns “A rich, captivating world, full of intrigue, romance, and magic. The Burning Sky is truly unique and unlike anything else I’ve read!” - Sarah J. Maas, author of Throne of Glass Praise for The Perilous Sea: “With sparkling repartee and Bond-like magical gadgets, Thomas’s hugely likeable characters navigate a steadily unspooling plot whose twists and surprises lead to a climactic full-throated war cry against the Bane.” - The Horn Book “A smart choice for thoughtful fantasy readers.” - SLJ “Will stoke anticipation for the next volume.” - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Burning Sky: “As expected, Thomas’s romantic touch is sure, but she is just as adept with fantasy world-building, carrying the banners of Anne McCaffrey and Caroline Stevermer, among others, in a wonderfully satisfying magical saga.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Bids fair to be the next big epic fantasy success. Teens and adults in the target audience will devour it.” - Kirkus Reviews “Heightened action combined with Scarlet Pimpernel-esque cleverness will keep readers eagerly turning pages, while the romantic tension between the two leads adds juiciness to the plot. With villains like the Inquisitor and the Bane to challenge our heroes’ wits, this blend of magic, gender-bending disguise, and self-sacrificial longing will satisfy fantasy lovers.” - The Horn Book “Thomas weaves a lush, intricate fantasy world around a gorgeous romance that kept me riveted until the very last page. What a breathtaking journey!” - Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series 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