Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Laia is a slave.Elias is a soldier.Neither is free. Set in a rich, high-fantasy world with echoes of ancient Rome, it tells the story of a slave fighting for her family and a young soldier fighting for his freedom. "The New York Times Book Review" A deft, polished debut ("Publishers Weekly," starred review), Sabaa Tahir s AN EMBER IN THE ASHES is a thought-provoking, heart-wrenching and pulse-pounding read. "The Washington Post " "An Ember in the Ashes"could launch Sabaa Tahir into JK Rowling territory It has the addictive quality of"TheHunger Games"combined with the fantasy of"Harry Potter"and the brutality of"Game of Thrones." Public Radio International ""An Ember in the Ashes"glows, burns, and smolders as beautiful and radiant as it is searing." "Huffington Post""" A worthy novel and one as brave as its characters. INSTANT "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTELLER AMAZON'S BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF 2015 BUSTLE'S BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF 2015 This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.
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