An Ember in the Ashes
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is a captivating fantasy novel published by Penguin on April 28, 2015. This first edition spans 464 pages and is written in English. The story unfolds in a brutal world inspired by ancient Rome, where Laia, a slave, and Elias, a soldier, navigate the oppressive regime of the Martial Empire. As Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, she makes a perilous choice to spy for rebels in exchange for his rescue, setting the stage for a gripping tale of survival and resistance.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of oppression, hope, and the intertwining destinies of its characters. Laia’s journey from fear to courage and Elias’s struggle against the tyranny he is trained to uphold create a dynamic interplay of personal and political stakes. The novel delves into the complexities of loyalty and sacrifice, making it a significant entry in young adult fiction. With elements of romance and epic adventure, this book invites readers to reflect on the nature of freedom and the cost of defiance.
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BOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy and 100 Best YA Books of All Time • People’s Choice Award winner • Bustle’s Best Young Adult Book
“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
The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post).
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 hold dear.
It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.
But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.
There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
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