Reviews with content warning for Colonisation - An Ember in the Ashes

10/10 | "An Ember in the Ashes" is a standout read that masterfully combines a profound exploration of ethical dilemmas and personal growth with meticulously crafted characters and a plot that is as emotionally engaging as it is action-packed. This book is both provocative and immensely satisfying, making it a must-read for fans of rich, complex narratives.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

SO GOOD!!! I HAVENT BEEN SO INVESTED IN A SERIES SINCE SIX OF CROWS

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alexijai98's review against another edition

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challenging tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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amre23's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was dark and violent but believe the start to a great story. This starts about a girl thrown into conflict larger than simply finding and saving her brother and a boy who is trying to escape the expectations and confines of his life. She is adamant to find her brother but constantly is navigating who her true allies are and how to complete the requests from everyone around her. He is constantly navigating between the "mask" he wears for everyone and who he wants/wishes to be.

The Dual POVs made the story progress faster. Was nice to see when the 2 main characters weren't interacting how their actions and inactions impacted each other.

At times could truly feel her worry and anxiety through the pages.

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Sabaa Tahir managed to write a book that made me cry - which I have never done before.

This beautifully written world is easy to immerse yourself in. To say I was enthralled by this story is an understatement. I traveled to a place with deeply conflicted characters, a little bit of magic, villains that made me weep, love that I was rooting for, and twists and turns galore.

I’m not normally one to read YA, but I am happy I did. I wouldn’t classify this in that category anyway, the emotional story telling was elevated and gorgeous.

I love to be surprised by a characters motives. Even if I had a feeling of where this story would take me, I was surprised at how the characters got there.

If you’re on the fence about reading this book, I implore you to take the leap. You won’t be disappointed!

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