A review by caregorman
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

adventurous 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? Yes

4.5

Wait I really enjoyed this so much - just when i thought I was in my fantasy flop era! Very much here for the slow burn enemies to lovers??? Maybe???? Didn’t love some of the fighting scenes but wow 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, and War

Minor: Abortion