The Immortal Heights (Elemental Trilogy, #3)

by Sherry Thomas

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I’m not sure I can express my love for this series (and Titus) in any coherent way that might do it justice. The previous two books in Thomas’ Elemental series – The Burning Sky and The Perilous Sea – are absolutely brilliant. You know how in a series there is a book that you love more than the others? No such thing for this series, they are all equally amazing and my love for it just grows and grows.

I read devoured Immortal Heights as soon as it became available in EW back in May and since then my mind keeps wondering to the plot, to the characters, the perfect conclusion. I have recommended the series to everyone that cares to listen. So go on and start reading it now!

“His eyes met hers. He was afraid – she knew this because he did not hide his fear from her – but beyond the fear was an unbreakable will. All his life he had prepared for toil, peril, and the ultimate sacrifice.”
The Immortal Heights is utter perfection. I will not ruin the story for you, especially if you haven’t read it yet, but let me just tell you what I loved it about it the most:

The characters are incredible. Not only the main characters – Titus and Iolanthe are truly outstanding, but also all the cast. Titus is a true prince among young men, he has prepared for years for what is to come. He’s brilliant, brave, protective, tender, and not afraid to love and be loved, even if he has no faith that he will be alive after bringing Atlantis down. Can you tell I love him? (Don’t tell Iolanthe or she might electrocute me!) Iolanthe has grown a lot since she first met Titus at the begging of the series, not only on power and knowledge, but in character and her belief in doing what’s right as well.

The Romance – Yep. I know I just wrote about Titus and Iolanthe, but the romance deserves its own separate entry. Their relationship is so sweet. They aren’t afraid to express their feelings, to acknowledge the great danger they’re in, to show their fears, to strive to make each other happy. *be still my heart*

“You should have been putting up shield for yourself,” he admonished her as they flew higher. “How many times have I told you not to bother with me?”…

“Have you forgotten that there is no Chosen One? You are no less important than me in this – or anything else.”

“I have not forgotten that.” He took her wrist and kissed the back of her hand. “I speak not for the mission, but for myself.”

She sighed. “And what am I going to do without you?”
The world building – Of course, by the third book we know a lot about the magic, the elements, the setting, but in The Immortal Heights we get to see other places, especially Atlantis. Titus and Iolanthe live in a magical domain that sits in the real world of the 1800s. A bit historical, a lot of magic!

The Plot – This last book starts slower, but then it’s a tornado of action, direction and misdirection. A lot of unexpected things happen in this one and it kept me on my toes the whole time! Some might find the ending too perfect, but after all the turmoil, suffering, and sacrifice, I say they deserve every bit of happiness!

“All he wanted was for her to come through unscathed – to have a wonderful life, surrounded by love and laughter. All he wanted was a single hope to light his way, when all ambition and courage had failed.”

Overall? Go start this series as soon as you can.