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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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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 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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