I hope you all had a wonderful weekend are are ready for a wonderful bookish week! I am honored and extremely pleased to kick off the blog tour for “The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas”. This is a book I am so excited about that I was jumping around when Jamie and Rachel from Rockstar Book Tours allowed me to be on this tour.
Even more, I loved this book so freaking much, but there was one character which got to me the most: It’s the very mysterious and alluring prince Titus! He’s such an outstanding character, always hard to read but there is so much about this boy that I was flaying through the pages desperately wanting to get to know him better.
And, today I have the pleasure to show you a letter Titus wrote to his younger self – right at the beginning of “The Burning Sky” and you must read this letter as it will show you exactly why I love this boy so much but also what exciting things will happen in this amazing epic Fantasy story! Don#t worry no spoilers, but enough to be teased so that you’d wish to get this book right away!
Dear Titus,
This letter comes to you three months in the future, at the end of Summer Half, 1883. I am you, yet I can scarcely recognize you. And you, you will not believe everything that is about to happen.
First, remember the elemental mage you have been waiting for half of your life? She reveals herself by calling down a bolt of lightning from a cloudless sky. Yes, she. I know you were expecting a boy, but a girl she is and there will be nothing you can do about that.
Second, do not worry about your original plan of hiding the elemental mage at the boys’ school you attend. You will proceed with the same plan. She will be quite brilliant at it and become a more popular boy than you.
Third, and this is the tough part. She will want no part of your plan to bring down that tyrant, the Bane. You cannot blame her. What sensible person would agree that sort of suicidal mission? And she is quite sensible, your elemental mage. I would advise you not to hold on to her via morally questionable means, but I know you would not listen to me.
Fourth, stay in shape. You will be tested in every way possible. Make sure you can run fast, vault well, withstand torture, and fight dragons quickly and decisively.
Last but most certainly not least, do not bother guarding your heart. I can see you rolling your eyes. You think you are a stone-cold bastard made of nothing but lies and deceit. I am here to inform you, my dear boy, that you are in fact quite capable of higher emotions. And changes for the better.
Have an unforgettable term.
Fondly,
Titus
P.S. Her name is Iolanthe Seabourne. And she will be the best thing to ever happen to you.
Ahh!!!! Did I promised too much! Nope, I guess not because reading this made me wish to read the book again just now! I looved the part about guarding his heart, oh Titus! *swoon* and *hugs*
The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
Series: The Elemental Trilogy #1
Author: Sherry Thomas
Pub. Date: September 17, 2013 by Balzer + Bray
Find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads
It all began with a ruined elixir and an accidental bolt of lightning…
Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she’s being 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 greatest mage tyrant the world has ever known. A suicide task for anyone let alone a sixteen-year-old girl with no training, facing a prophecy that foretells a fiery clash to the death.
Prince Titus of Elberon has sworn to protect Iolanthe at all costs but he’s also a powerful mage committed to obliterating the Bane to avenge the death of his family—even if he must sacrifice both Iolanthe and himself to achieve his goal.
But Titus 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 Bane closing in, he must choose between his mission and her life.
About Sherry Thomas
Find Sherry:
Website | Blog | Twitter| Facebook | Goodreads
Sherry Thomas is one of the most acclaimed romance authors working today. Her books regularly receive starred reviews from trade publications and are frequently found on best-of-the-year lists. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.
English is Sherry’s second language—she has come a long way from the days when she made her laborious way through Rosemary Roger’s Sweet Savage Love with an English-Chinese dictionary. She enjoys digging down to the emotional core of stories. And when she is not writing, she thinks about the zen and zaniness of her profession, plays computer games with her sons, and reads as many fabulous books as she can find.
Sherry’s next book, THE BURNING SKY, volume one of her young adult fantasy trilogy, will be available fall 2013.
Author photo by the lovely and talented Jennifer Sparks Harriman at Sparks Studio.
Book Trailer
Tour Schedule:
Week 1
- 9/9/2013- Bewitched Bookworms– Guest Post
- 9/10/2013- Jenna Does Books– Interview
- 9/11/2013- Fiction Fare– Interview
- 9/12/2013- Readers in Wonderland– Review
- 9/13/2013- Working for the Mandroid– Interview
Week 2
- 9/16/2013- Two Chicks on Books– Guest Post
- 9/17/2013- Fiktshun– Guest Post
- 9/18/2013- Seeing Night Reviews– Review
- 9/19/2013- Supernatural Snark– Interview
- 9/20/2013- Michelle & Leslie’s Book Picks– Review
Giveaways!
For First Place (International): 1 Hardcover of THE BURNING SKY a tote bag, and handmade balm, scrub, and bath tea.
Runners Up (International) : 3 Hardcovers of THE BURNING SKY and a tote bag. 3 runners up will get swag packs (stickers, bookmarks, signed bookplates).
Entries via the Rafflecopter below!
And now, tell me are you as excited about this title as I am ? I am going to review it on the blog on Wednesday and believe me that it will be a major squee fest! Not often a YA Fantasy manages to grab me that intensely, but Burning Sky rocked!
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Can’t wait for this book! Sherry sent me evil teasers. *pouts* Must have 😀
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Oh, how I want to read this book! It sounds so amazing and unique, and I can’t wait until Sept. 17th until its in my happy little hands! I’ve heard amazing things about this book, and I can’t wait to find out myself! Congrats on the soon to be released masterpiece! 🙂
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Wow, this book keeps getting better and better!! I really keep hearing wonderful things about The Burning Sky… I need to get it haha.
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I have been wanting to read The Burning Sky ever since I first heard about it on Tea Time and with every glowing review I have heard since, I have become more and more desperate to read it. By now I’m basically counting the hours till it releases!
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I’ve been waiting for The Burning Sky for months! So excited! [whispers] I need it!
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I’ve been seeing this book around and I can’t wait until it releases! Just reading the synopsis is already interesting enough! CAN’T WAIT!
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I can’t wait to read this one!! Jenny said it had a boarding school in it but I didn’t know it was like that!!! Oh wow!! Oh wow!! And written by a romance author!! YES!!
Can’t wait to read it!! Love that letter!
Heather
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I just heard of this and it sounds really good. Thank you!
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Oh wow this book sounds really good! That letter has definitely caught my attention! Also the cover is just so pretty. Can’t wait for it to come out 🙂
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Looove that letter! Sounds awesome!
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I am so excited for this book to come out!!
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OMG! I loved this book so much, Danny! It’s one of my favorite YA fantasy of the year. I fell so hard for Titus. Like you said, he’s so mysterious and I loved unraveling him throughout the book. Iolanthe was also pretty fantastic and I can’t wait for more of this series.
Thanks so much for sharing that letter! I nearly melted at that last part! He’s such a sweet-heart. I think I might have fallen more in love with him after this.
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This is already on my to-read list because of all the great early reviews I’ve read.
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I love her historical romances so I am looking forward to this book too! 🙂
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So eager to read this one!! The reviews have been so stellar that I cannot wait to read it 🙂
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*facepalm* I totally put in the wrong tweet link. SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!!
https://twitter.com/KellisAmberlee_/status/377069171126726657
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Sounds like a great read thanks for the giveaway
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Oh my daaaaays this sounds fabulous! I love the letter as well 😀 Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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Oh, I adored Titus and I love that letter! 🙂
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I keep hearing brilliant things about this book. It seems to be cropping up on every blog I follow!
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I love the first two paragraphs in the Amazon blurb. Sucked me right into the story., and made me laugh too. Thanks for the chance to win this great sounding book.
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Sounds like a great read!
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Congratulations on the new book and genre. I agree; Titus vaults right off the page. 🙂 He’s an interesting character.
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I’m really excited to read the book. The cover is really beautiful. Good luck on the release of it and hope you have much success.
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I keep hearing a lot of great things about this book so I know I’ll love it too! 😀 Hopefully I get to read this one soon.
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I’m reading this right now, I’m actually at the very, very end (I can’t believe I put it down for even a second!) and I’m really loving it! This letter is fantastic! Talk about things changing…
Awesome giveaway too!
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I can’t wait for THE BURNING SKY! I’ve heard lots of good things and I love the letter from Titus! 🙂
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LOVE LOVE LOVE This book! Also, i ADORE your letter! 🙂
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Oh my gosh. That letter! The trailer! I can’t help but want to read this book now. Only a little more than a week… I can wait. Really, I can.
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I learned of THE BURNING SKY on #TeaTime too (or was it Goodreads?), and am very much looking forward to pub day. May your well-deserved success continue, Sherry!
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I have read some awesome reviews for this and I was able to grab a copy. I am so looking forward to reading this. Loved this post!
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I am seriously SO excited for this book. And that letter… Honestly, how do you expect me to form a comment?
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I’m trying to behave like the adult I am and not squeal like the pre-teen I feel like I am after reading that letter. Sherry Thomas can do no wrong in my eyes. Is it the 17th yet?
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I’m so excited to read this! I love fantasy, and I’ve heard so many good things. Love the cover too, and Titus sounds like an awesome character. Thanks for the amazing giveaway too! 🙂
In regards to the giveaway, the post itself says it’s international, but the Rafflecopter form says it’s US only! If it’s not international, you can retract my entry.
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Oh, girl. I loved this story and am going to have a hard time waiting until the next one comes out. I want to know what happens next! Loved the characters and the interactions at Eton…MOAR, PLEASE!
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I’ve heard so many great things about this book. Besides it’s high fantasy, one of my favorite genres so I cannot wait to read it. =)
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This sounds like a great book! And I love the cover. I’ve been seeing it around lately, and I can’t wait to read it.
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I absolutely cannot wait to read this one – it looks beyond fantastic 🙂
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I have heard such awesome things about this book! I can’t wait to read it : )
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That is a freaking awesome letter! and it sounds like so much fun – masquerading as a boy in an all boys school! Oh my what fun she might possibly have!!! JEALOUS!
vaulting haha. *crosses fingers*
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I would love to read this awesome book. It sounds so very good. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I cannot wait for this book!!! Sounds awesome! 😀
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Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!! I can’t wait to read this book!!!
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This book sounds so awesome! I’ve had it on my wishlist for so long – I can’t wait to finally read it!! 🙂
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I just love the book cover (the phoenix is my favorite mythology creature). I just can’t wait to read this book.
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Sounds really interesting 🙂
Looking forward to read 🙂
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looks and sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing! I would love to read this book 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
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looks really really great
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I am so excited for this book, the cover is awesome and it sounds like a great story. I can’t wait to read it:)
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THE BURNING SKY looks amazing. This is going to be a great trilogy.
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Oh my gosh I am dying to read this book!!!! This book sounds so awesome and the cover looks great too! Thank you for the giveaway!
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The books sounds amazing! I’ve been really wanting to read it! Not to mention the cover is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win! <3
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i luv this book
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I’m so curious to read this book! I have the feeling I’m gonna like it a lot!!
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I am so excited to read The Burning Sky. The letter from Titus to his younger self already makes me swoon for him… I can only imagine how much I’m going to love him in this book!
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I cant wait for this. It sounds awesome!!!
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I can’t wait to read this book! Sherry Thomas’s historical romances are my favourites.
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Sounds like an awesome story! Cant wait to read it! Thanks for sharing!
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the cover is very nice … i would love to read … !!!!
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This book was already on my TBR list. My daughters and I would love to read it and we think the cover is awesome!
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The book sounds so amazing and unique. And the cover book was very awesome.
Wanna have it!!
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OMG I love Prince Titus… and the letter makes me want to reread!!
Thank you for the amazing guest post! So excited to own my hardcover of this one!
xo
jaime
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I am DYING to get my hands on this book — I want to read it NOW!
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The cover of The Burning Sky is GORGEOUS. I’ve heard many great things about the book too. 😀
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I am so excited for this book and the art work on the cover is amazing.
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I have heard such wonderful things about this book! I would love to read it!
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Seems like everyone is talking about this book and so far all of the reviews I’ve seen have been very positive. Do I want to read this one? Heck YES! Thanks so much, Danny, for giving us a chance to win:)
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Ooooh sounds really good! I wanna read it!! :))
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I can’t wait to read this book! It sounds so good!
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oh my!it sounds and looks great!!!
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This one is definitely going on my to-read list! I love paranormal stories and this sounds like something I don’t want to miss. 🙂
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Sounds like a great read, looking forward to reading it.
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Can’t wait to read this book!
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Congratulations on the new release!
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Thank you so much, everyone.
And thank you, Danny, for starting the tour sooooooo brilliantly!
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That letter just makes me want to read this book even more! It sounds amazing,
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I’m so Excited for this, I love the Cover and ah, I love it!
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What a wonderful cover – book sounds awesome!
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