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Feb 14, 2023SuzanneS_KCMO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they…
Apr 29, 2022bibliosara rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The first in a YA fantasy quartet. This creative debut is not for the faint of heart, deftly handling difficult topics including slavery, violence, dictatorship, child soldiers, kidnapping, murder, the threat of rape, and torture. For a…
Sep 16, 2021madisonadams12 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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Aug 18, 2021HastiMoh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An Ember in the Ashes by Sahba Tahir is a story that follows two Characters named Laia and Elias. After Laia’s brother was arrested by the Empire, she vowed that she would save her brother and free him. In doing so, Laia meets Elias, the…
Apr 17, 2021aliyaerin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
WOW! If you are looking for an ‘unputdownable’ book, this is the one! I finished the book (all 446 pages of it) in 3 days. As someone who took a break from reading, this book got me right on track. What are you waiting for? Get it now!!
Apr 16, 2021TamLinh rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Laia was living her life in peace with her family. The next thing she knows, her brother is taken away for treason, and her family is killed. With nowhere else to go, she joins the rebellion. To take back her brother, she becomes a slave…
Apr 01, 2021
An Ember in the Ashes is amazing! I haven’t read a book as good as this one in a long time. Sabaa Tahir did a wonderful job here. I couldn’t put it down once I started. All the scheming of the characters, the betrayals, the near death…
Feb 02, 2021
Wow. This book blew off of my feet and into a whole new world! This book was very interesting and the plot was never boring! Could not put the book down! Good read all around. If you liked this book I suggest the very similar and just as…
Jan 09, 2021sjarrell0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
To say I loved it would be an understatement of the highest degree. From the vivid descriptions to the haunting prose- the book was a whirlwind. I guess a love square is the new love triangle? I didn't know who to ship- Laia and Elias,…
Dec 07, 2020pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is the perfect dystopian fantasy novel that takes place in a world where Scholars are a minority of people who are controlled and abused by the Martial Empire. An Ember in the Ashes tells the story of…
Nov 10, 2020ShamaBole rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A bit OTT when it comes to the histrionics of evil characters. Given all the odds - sadistic commandant, treacherous allies, and surrpounded by unchecked rapists and bullies - it strainms credulity that the protagonist survives (other than…
Aug 04, 2020kaleighc rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is a solid YA novel that shows promise for complex world-building and character development. The switching perspectives between Laia and Elias keeps the story moving along smoothly and provides interesting insights. Unfortunately,…
Apr 14, 2020ArapahoeTiegan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Laia's brother is captured by a Mask and imprisoned for knowing how to make Serric steel - which is not allowed to the Scholars. Laia seeks out the Resistance, which her parents had been a part of before they died, for help in rescuing her…
Dec 12, 2019wynskyn rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A well-written story. Just wish the book was longer or had a sequel.
Sep 12, 2019maroon_cat_560 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was riveting and I totally loved it! It had all the good aspects of a teen book: the adventure, excitement, mystery, world building, awesome characters and love triangles. Even though I have a major problem when it comes to…
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Aug 21, 2019JCLS_Ashland_Kristin rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Those who enjoy romantic teen fantasy set in a fairly grim world, this is the book for you. Fans of Sarah J Maas will enjoy...as will teen fans of Pierce Brown's Red Rising series.
May 03, 2019AbbyG_KCMO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In a society governed by brutality, a new dynasty is ushered in by possibly omnicient beings. A member of the elite class finds his destiny is dependent on someone he's never met - a girl from the oppressed class whose life has been torn…
Nov 05, 2018IndyPL_NicoleN_Archive rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Don't let the length of this book get to you. This book was so hard to put down, I was on the edge of my seat until the very end. This is a great read if you've already read Hunger Games or the Divergent series.
Oct 27, 2018red_dove_153 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is incredible. I can't wait for the 4th book! The story had me right away and I couldn't stop reading. I loooooved it!
Sep 06, 2018Linyarai rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I could not get into this book. It was good, and very much like everything else I like, but for some reason it wasn't gripping and I didn't have a strong drive to finish it. It picked up near the end and I'll probably still finish the…
Aug 22, 2018megoscar rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked this novel. The Roman-like feel was very interesting and the magic was cool. I really loved the characters , they were well fleshed out and I look forward to getting to know them better as I continue this series.
Jul 24, 2018WoodneathAlexa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Both the author and this series itself surprised me! The overall mood of the series is very dark and violent, which is not usually what I like to read. However, Sabaa Tahir has a one-of-a-kind gift as a storyteller and I can't get enough…
Oct 15, 2017the_axolotl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hang on to your hat, because you are in for one heck of a ride. This book was utterly amazing. You know how sometimes you read the beginning of a book and you just know instantly that this story will be insane? This is one of those…
Sep 17, 2017RebelBelle13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was INTENSE. It was dark and gritty, and violent- hence the new-adult rating I gave it. It's clearly part of a series- it ended on a major cliffhanger and I'm excited to dive into the next part of the story. It initially threw me…
Sep 14, 2017PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
While there are some standards to this book, the writing and character-building take it beyond "individual starts the revolution to overthrow the evil overlords." The first difference is there is already a rebellion in place before Laia…