An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

An Ember in the Ashes

An Ember in the Ashes #1

Sabaa Tahir

446 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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“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 Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free.Under the Martial Empire, d...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 64%
tense 61%
emotional 45%
mysterious 33%
challenging 23%
sad 17%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 11%
reflective 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 19% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.23

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