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An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1)

Sabaa Tahir

Start date: May 22, 2015

Finish date: May 31, 2015

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Aug 05, 2015 Brenda rated it really liked it

When I first started reading this, I thought, not another rise up against your masters dystopia. There are just too many of those out there. And I've read way too many lately (some of them really good). But you know what? This book entertained me. I quite liked it, and am eagerly anticipating the next book in the series. So I guess I didn't care after awhile if it was a rehash of the same story. I just want to be entertained. ...more

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Feb 16, 2016 Jules rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy

4.5 stars. Maybe 5. (Believe it, Kendra and Carey!) So, so good. Tahir had me at "inspired by the Roman Empire." Public Radio International said it best when it said this book "had the addictive quality of The Hunger Games combined with the fantasy of Harry Potter and the brutality of Game of Thrones. I can't put it in the library--I don't think, need to discuss with principal--but I'm still happy I read it. So many fabulous talking points with teens, if only I had the chance!

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Sep 05, 2015 Jessica rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, audiobook, audio-books, fantasy, five-stars

I first read this book in 2015 and gave it five stars. I recently read Sabaa Tahir's contemporary YA novel, All My Rage, and it was my favorite book of 2022. I thought I'd reread this book with the plan of continuing the series.

I tried the audiobook, but I did not care for the female narrator (there were two, one for each POV) and switched to the ebook. Unfortunately, this book did not hold up on a reread for me. 2015 me was apparently not nearly as bothered by first person present tense as 2023 ...more

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Sep 13, 2018 Jenn rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, 2018-finished

Emjoyable quick read. I love all the fantasy aspects that are in the story.
I was worried that Laia would annoy me but reading further into the story she has a will and a drive that is relentless for her family.
The author has created a world of wonderful characters. Each character is very distinct and they fit well into the story.
Can't wait to read the next books in the series. ...more

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