This is a spectacular ending to a spectacular trilogy, and possibly the most beautifully tragic ending of any book series I've ever read.

The Bartimaeus trilogy (and prequel) is tied with Harry Potter as my #1 favorite series of all time. The Bartimaeus trilogy is the only series EVER to be tied with Harry Potter as my most favorite series. I really want to go to England for the sole purpose of getting my Bartimaeus books (and my Lockwood & Co books by the same author) signed. As you can tell, I am totally in love with this series. The plot is amazing, the characters are phenomenal (the amazingly witty and entertaining Bartimaeus in particular), and the writing itself is superb. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone and everyone of all ages everywhere ;)