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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
4.5 ⭐️ i have no words for how amazing this was - the characters were so complex (literally fell in love with all of them, and that made it hurt more) and there’s deep world lore, an intriguing plot, and suspense. so beautifully written, too!
forever rooting for laia and elias <3
forever rooting for laia and elias <3
Well it’s very YA, I’ll say that. Very Hunger Games meets Divergent. Totally predictable, stereotypical characters, comically evil villains, simple writing.
But I did still enjoy it — the plot is action packed and each chapter ends with a mini cliffhanger so you want to keep reading through. I also liked the dystopian setting & world building.
But I did still enjoy it — the plot is action packed and each chapter ends with a mini cliffhanger so you want to keep reading through. I also liked the dystopian setting & world building.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
Yes
(re-read)
this series makes me feel so alive even though it's devastating and I'm usually crying for 80% of it. first book is amazing, but not quite 5 stars simply because I know the series just gets better and better and also because we have no helene POV in ember. I LOVE THIS SERIESSSS
(original review)
4 stars.
I really needed a good fantasy that would pull me in and grip me from the very beginning, and An Ember in the Ashes truly delivered. Oh my god.
I loved Elias and his struggle with violence and I especially loved his commentary on his friends, Helene in particular, about whether her being able to stand by and watch as violence takes place makes her just as much a monster as the Commandant or the other horrid people he's surrounded by. I think it's a fairly unique take on a warrior in book that takes place in such a brutal world and this aspect of war and brutality isn't often explored. Also, I have indeed fallen for yet another tall, dark, handsome book boyfriend and I am not upset about it.
I also loved Laia and her journey of becoming a strong, independent girl who can save herself. I was really cheering for her when she decided to take things into her own hands and face the fight head-on.
I devoured this book and honestly I am barely managing to form cohesive thoughts about it because I just want to immediately move onto the rest of the series!! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a gripping fantasy read.
this series makes me feel so alive even though it's devastating and I'm usually crying for 80% of it. first book is amazing, but not quite 5 stars simply because I know the series just gets better and better and also because we have no helene POV in ember. I LOVE THIS SERIESSSS
(original review)
4 stars.
I really needed a good fantasy that would pull me in and grip me from the very beginning, and An Ember in the Ashes truly delivered. Oh my god.
I loved Elias and his struggle with violence and I especially loved his commentary on his friends, Helene in particular, about whether her being able to stand by and watch as violence takes place makes her just as much a monster as the Commandant or the other horrid people he's surrounded by. I think it's a fairly unique take on a warrior in book that takes place in such a brutal world and this aspect of war and brutality isn't often explored. Also, I have indeed fallen for yet another tall, dark, handsome book boyfriend and I am not upset about it.
I also loved Laia and her journey of becoming a strong, independent girl who can save herself. I was really cheering for her when she decided to take things into her own hands and face the fight head-on.
I devoured this book and honestly I am barely managing to form cohesive thoughts about it because I just want to immediately move onto the rest of the series!! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a gripping fantasy read.
Not a huge fan of the weird love triangle/square but the world building and conflict is great
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Even being rather formulaic YA with all its familiar tropes and premise, the setting, characters, and quite grimdark backdrop stood out among the myriad of similar books. Fun read, great potential.