A review by novelsally
A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Im glad I chose this as my first read of the year.  I was invested in the story and enjoyed trying to figure things out while also feeling all the emotions that were provoked.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Torture, Death of parent

Moderate: Animal death, Medical content