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

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Great. Only drawbacks are:
  • Gratuitous sexual violence against women
  • Tired trope of rape being the primary character development tool for the female characters
  • Very male gaze-y 
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