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

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

5.0

I am into every a single element of this book. Every. One. Best book I've read so far this year hands down. From incredible world building to characters with complex motives to the intricate layers of every relationship to the perfect pacing, the book is exquisite.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Torture, Physical abuse, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Colonisation, Child death, Body horror, and Abortion