The Final Strife (The Ending Fire Trilogy #1)

by Saara El-Arifi

A Duster is built for labor. Their submissive nature, which I believe to be an element of their blue blood, means they are best suited for the plantation fields. Ghostings, stripped as they are of communication, make the best servants, their translucent blood a clear indicator of adaptability, although a Duster may be substituted if needs must, given the rarity of Ghostings. Embers continue to be the superior race, proving without a doubt that those with red blood are born to lead.

Okay wow we aren't even starting off subtle

That’s the thing with having transparent blood. No one could see you bleed.

Hassa was tired. She hadn’t slept for over a day.

Sylah doesn't deserve her

“I know, I’m sorry.” It was the type of apology that one person does for a collective. A pathetic assurance that everyone was sorry for the bigotry committed, even if they didn’t show it. It was the apology of the bystander, and Sylah regretted it as soon as it came out of her mouth.

Love may give you strength, but retribution gives you purpose.

Tell them they are lesser. And they will feel lesser. Show them they are nothing. And they will be nothing. Take their identity. And they will be no one.