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Iolanthe and Titus continue their mission to defeat the Bane in this striking sequel to The Burning Sky--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.

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 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 throws into question everything he believed about their mission. Faced with this revelation, Iolanthe struggles to come to terms with her new role, while Titus must choose between following his mother's prophecies--or forging a divergent path to an unknowable future.

Philip Battley is an actor and voice-over artist. His work in narration includes Flowers on the Grass by Monica Dickens, The Affair of the Porcelain Dog by Jess Faraday, and The Whole World by Emily Winslow, among others. Born and raised in London, he works in both his home city and in Los Angeles.

Sherry Thomas is one of the most acclaimed historical romance authors writing today, having won the Rita Award two years running and appearing on innumerable Best of the Year lists, including those of Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Dear Author, and All about Romance.