A Torch Against the Night
"Most Spectacular Sequel" -- Entertainment Weekly Summer 2016 Must List
Elias and Laia are running for their lives.
Following the events of the Fourth Trial, an army led by Masks hunts the two fugitives as they escape the city of Serra and journey across the vast lands of the Martial Empire.
Laia is determined to break into Kauf the Empire s most secure and dangerous prison and save her brother, whose knowledge of Serric steel is the key to the Scholars' future. And Elias is determined to stay by Laia s side...even if it means giving up his own chance at freedom.
But Elias and Laia will have to fight every step of the way if they re going to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene Elias s former friend and the Empire s newest Blood Shrike.
Helene s mission is horrifying, unwanted, and clear: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape...and kill them both.
Praise for "An Ember in the Ashes: "
This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear. "The Washington Post
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"An Ember in the Ashes"could launch Sabaa Tahir into JK Rowling territory It has the addictive quality of"TheHunger Games"combined with the fantasy of"Harry Potter"and the brutality of"Game of Thrones." Public Radio International
""An Ember in the Ashes"glows, burns, and smolders as beautiful and radiant as it is searing." "Huffington Post"""
["An Ember in the Ashes"] thrusts its readers into a world marred by violence and oppression, yet does so with simple prose that can offer moments of loveliness in its clarity. This complexity makes"Ember"a worthy novel andone as brave as its characters. "The New York Times Book Review""
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Sabaa Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy. "Us Weekly"
"An Ember in the Ashes"mixes"The Hunger Games"with"Game of Thrones..."and adds a dash of"Romeo and Juliet." "The Hollywood Reporter
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Blew me away...This book is dark, complex, vivid, and romantic expect to be completely transported. MTV.com
Fast-paced, well-structured andfull of twists and turns, "An Ember in the Ashes"is an evocative debut that has left me invested in knowing what happens next. NPR
Once you get caught up in the story, it s addictive, and there s no way you can put it downbefore you figure out what happens to the characters you have fallen for over the course of the 400 some-odd pages. So I didn t. Bustle
One thing I can say for sure: this is a page-turner. There comes a moment when it's impossible to put it down. Sabaa Tahir is a strong writer, but most of all, she's a great storyteller. "The""Huffington Post
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This epic fantasy set in the Martial Empire has it all danger and violence, secrets and lies, strong characters and forbidden romance and a touch of the supernatural. "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"
A setting inspired by ancient Rome; a fierce battle for freedom in the face of tyranny; anda villain who makes Cersei Lannister and Dolores Umbridge look like a pair of pathetic amateurs..."An Ember in the Ashes"is at thetop of our must-read listfor 2015. MTV.com
Be prepared to be blown awayby this fantasy-thriller-adventure. "Girls Life
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"An Ember in the Ashes"is a book that'stoo good to put down. "RedEye"
Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater's"The Scorpio Races"or Sarah Maas's Throne of Glass series The book is already set to be a film, which will be EPIC! TeenVogue.com
* Tahir sdeft, polished debutalternates between two very different perspectives on the same brutal world, deepening both in the contrast. Ina tale brimming with political intrigue and haunted by supernatural forces, the true tension comes from watching Elias and Laia struggle to decide where their loyalties lie. "Publishers Weekly," starred review
Tahir s world-building is wonderfully detailed and the setting is an unusual one for fantasy novels. All of her characters, even minor ones, are fully realized....For fans of"Game of Thrones"and of Melina Marchetta s"Finnikin of the Rock." "School Library Journal"
An original, well-constructed fantasy world...truly engaging. "Kirkus Reviews"
Anepic fantasy debutabout an orphan fighting for her family and a soldier fighting for his freedom. It s a story that s literally burning to be told. Hypable.com
First-time novelist Tahir has written an ambitious sword-and-sand adventure story that is notable for its suspense and scope. "Booklist"
Here'sone of the year's most anticipatedyoung-adult debuts. io9.com
I was so engrossed with this book that I missed a connecting flight.If that doesn t convince you to read"An Ember in the Ashes," I don t know what will.An explosive, heartbreaking, epic debutthat will keep you glued to the pages. I hope the world s ready for Sabaa Tahir. Marie Lu, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Legend"
With"An Ember in the Ashes," Sabaa Tahir shows us light in the darkness, hope in a world of despair, and the human spirit reaching for greatness in difficult times. #1"New York Times"bestselling author Brandon Sanderson
"An Ember in the Ashes"isa spectacular page turnerthat asks readers to consider how far they d go to save the ones they love.Sabaa Tahir is the next superstar in young adult fictionand her debut is as cinematic as"Gladiator"and as high-stakes as"Game of Thrones." Holly Goldberg Sloan, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Counting by 7s"
A heart-pounding story of love and loss, with the most original world-building I ve read all year. Deeply felt and deeply moving, I could not put it down. Margaret Stohl, "New York Times"bestselling co-author of"Beautiful Creatures"
This electric debut is apulse-pounding action-packed"Romeo and Juliet"story in a richly imagined world with a great twist and heroic characters you ll root for and won t stop thinking about. Melissa de la Cruz, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Frozen"and"The Ring and the Crown""