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An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

4.22 AVERAGE


This was an amazing, beautiful and action packed story. I loved the characters and the writing style. There was so much information, but somehow it didn't confuse me at all (which fantasy often does to me). I can't wait to read the rest of this series!

Absolutely addicting story. I wish I could rate it higher.
adventurous dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Laia is so annoying. 
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lynnooks's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 50%

Elias, Helene, and Laia.... I'm sorry to break it to you guys but I didn't like either of you guys.

Great book!

Wow, I couldn't stop reading this one. I can't wait to see what happens next with all of these characters.

Roman jeunesse fantasy un peu plus mature que la moyenne et abordant des thèmes violents et des personnages forts et attachants. L'univers est très intéressant puisqu'il ne s'implante pas dans un univers med/fan européen, mais plus influencé par les légendes arabiques.
PS : La couverture de cette première édition est magnifique, dommage que la nouvelle est changée.
adventurous dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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kristinshires's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 22%

i must confess this series scares me. i hope to return to it one day
adventurous challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really didn't like this book. It was so slow and I just didn't feel any buy in. Also, this was yet another fantasy book where the author chose not to out a content warning yet referred to and threatened SA frequently. I have no desire to continue this series. 

Peak nostalgic YA fantasy.