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

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.5

I (like many) am doing a re-read of the entire Ember quartet before the release of Heir. The first time I read this book I was kind a mess. My jaw was dropped, my hackles raised, my eyes crying.
Somehow I thought it would be easier to read the second time knowing what was going to happen but to quote an awful action movies I once watched;
"Sometimes the anticipation of death is far worse than dying."
Turns out I forgot some of the more awful events while still remembering what terrible thing was coming up *sob*
This is still fantasy at it's best and I'm remembering why it's my favourite.
Sabaa I love you but when I catch you.....