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“There are two kinds of guilt, girl: the kind that drowns you until you’re useless, and the kind that fires your soul to purpose.”
Laia is a scholar turned slave who is doing everything in her power to rescue her brother. Elias is the Empires best soldier who hates the people he fights for. Both are trapped in a world they despise and in their hunt for freedom Laia and Elias find their fates intertwined and their futures uncertain.
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An Ember in the Ashes is a nail biting novel that starts with action on the very first page and doesn’t let up.
The pacing is perfection and the chapters are short but snappy with just the right number of twists and turns to keep you on edge.
With a dual monologue you spend half the time with the brave and broken Laia and the other half with the smart and selfless Elias. Both leads are brilliant with their inner speech consistently relatable and always exciting.
An Ember in the Ashes is one of those rare books where every character stands out; even the blacksmith you only meet twice is a favourite.
The world building never falters and the sprinkling of the supernatural combined with the myths and truths ensures success.
Tahir truly is an exquisite storyteller since even with the horror and the heartbreak you are enthralled.
A gripping and unexpected story; An Ember in the Ashes is a bold start that does well to unsettle and inspire in equal measures. A Torch Against the Night is the sequel in the Ember Quartet and is sure to up the ante for our star-crossed lovers.
Emily xo
Emily Vierke 