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The Burning Sky
by Sherry Thomas
I really do love a good fun fantasy book! And I found a lot of fun in this one! Enchanting magical realms (and a made up place with stories to hop into!), various magical creatures (dragons!), our heroine in disguise at an all boy's school (She's The Man style), a cunning and burdened prince (and yes you will fall in love with him), an ancient and unbeatable tyrant to defeat, a destiny of peril and no guarantee of victory, and a romance with all the feels.
Now you can see it this isn't my most organized review, but just my ramblings on the book.
Something about the writing gripped me from the start. But from the half point onwards, I could not tear my eyes away from the pages. I just kept reading. I love that feeling. I felt like a kid completely absorbed in a magical fairytale, or rather like a teenager again, swept away by the adorable romance. (Btw, no triangle at all!)
I like and was surprised that this is set in the 19th century, but with their being hidden magical realms with castles and its own political conflicts and way of life. The Crucible with various and challenging fairtytale-like scenarios that Titus uses for Iolanthe's (why a name so hard to pronounce?) battle practice is my favorite setting in the novel.
I would have given this five stars just for the sheer enjoyment I had reading. But as it neared the end, when things are supposed to be the most intense, the book felt a bit rushed and that's why I'm taking down a star.
If you like YA Fantasy when it's light and fun with likable characters and a plot that builds slowly (I'm expecting the third book to hold the epic showdown this promises), then I would recommend this!
I'm already on book two with no plans to stop!
Now you can see it this isn't my most organized review, but just my ramblings on the book.
Something about the writing gripped me from the start. But from the half point onwards, I could not tear my eyes away from the pages. I just kept reading. I love that feeling. I felt like a kid completely absorbed in a magical fairytale, or rather like a teenager again, swept away by the adorable romance. (Btw, no triangle at all!)
I like and was surprised that this is set in the 19th century, but with their being hidden magical realms with castles and its own political conflicts and way of life. The Crucible with various and challenging fairtytale-like scenarios that Titus uses for Iolanthe's (why a name so hard to pronounce?) battle practice is my favorite setting in the novel.
I would have given this five stars just for the sheer enjoyment I had reading. But as it neared the end, when things are supposed to be the most intense, the book felt a bit rushed and that's why I'm taking down a star.
If you like YA Fantasy when it's light and fun with likable characters and a plot that builds slowly (I'm expecting the third book to hold the epic showdown this promises), then I would recommend this!
I'm already on book two with no plans to stop!