An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) by Sabaa Tahir - Restarting January 15th 2018

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting February 8th 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[rachel, x]

I'll be trying to join this buddy!

[Sharon]

Rachel wrote: "I'll be trying to join this buddy!"

Cool. I am reading this book, so it will be great to get your thoughts as well!

[Danielle ♥]

Rachel wrote: "I'll be trying to join this buddy!"

Sharon wrote: "Cool. I am reading this book, so it will be great to get your thoughts as well!"

I am reading this as well! Well, listening :)

[Sharon]

@Danielle Can't wait to see what you think!

[♛primadonna♛]

I would love to try to join in and read along with you guys.! I started this and almost stopped so I can't wait to finish, with a few buddies! :)

[Danielle ♥]

♛Primadonna♛ wrote: "I would love to try to join in and read along with you guys.! I started this and almost stopped so I can't wait to finish, with a few buddies! :)"

Hopefully we can help you finish! Why'd you almost stop, if you don't mind me asking? And what have you thought about it so far?

[♛primadonna♛]

Danielle wrote: "♛Primadonna♛ wrote: "I would love to try to join in and read along with you guys.! I started this and almost stopped so I can't wait to finish, with a few buddies! :)"

Hopefully we can help you fi..."

We read this for BOTM in another group and I didn't finish by the end of January and haven't picked it back up so far.
So far I'm really enjoying it.!

[Danielle ♥]

♛Primadonna♛ wrote: "Danielle wrote: "♛Primadonna♛ wrote: "I would love to try to join in and read along with you guys.! I started this and almost stopped so I can't wait to finish, with a few buddies! :)"

Hopefully w..."

Oh good!!! :) I peaked at the first few pages and it seems good!

[Katrina G]

I'm going to jump right in and start this a little early

[Katrina G]

Okay so the version that I have is a little off, so hopefully I don't get too confused while reading this

[Katrina G]

Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[Oh wow. I think it kind of sucks that Elias's mother is the one who runs that school. That makes is surprising that he wants to run away so much though (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Laia that the only way she can help her brother is to become a slave (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ I'm finding myself somewhat bored when Reading Elias's point of view. I hope things start to pick up on his side of the story soon (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[ Okay I'm not bored anymore. Poor Helene :( (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Chapter 21
(view spoiler)[ That was a bit of a revelation that Cook revealed. This makes me even more curious to know who gave up Laia's parents (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Chapter 29
(view spoiler)[ I'm glad their paths seem to be crossing more. I think it's interesting how Elias is so against his mother in every way (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[So wait did that poor kid die?? Or did he just pass out from the pain of being whipped?? And yeah, ditto Katrina, I wasn't expecting his mother to run the place... She does not seem to deserve to be called a mother. Her offspring would be so mentally messed up if this were for real... Ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Chapter 39
(view spoiler)[ I honestly don't think Cook is the traiter (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Danielle wrote: "Chapter 4 [spoilers removed]"

I am wondering about that poor kid too. I am so bad.

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[ It is shocking to me that she can be a mother. I think I would run away if my mother acted like her too. I am enjoying this story. (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Sharon wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Chapter 4 [spoilers removed]"

I am wondering about that poor kid too. I am so bad.

Chapter 4: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, a few pages later clearly (view spoiler)[he died from it :( (hide spoiler)]. That part was hard to read. Also (view spoiler)[the fact that rape is such a common practice for masks, like its as common as eating breakfast (hide spoiler)] yuck DX

[Danielle ♥]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[She found the Resistance so easily!!!!!! So, she knew about these catacombs but the police (or whatever they're called, the Empire?) do not know about them? I mean, it's an obvious hiding place for a group like the Resistance, you'd think they'd be monitored or at least checked once in a while. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[Oh my ... so is she starting to look at him in a non sisterly way now?? BOW CHICA WAH WAH!!! Just kidding :) But maybe if she develops feelings for him, she'll have a change of heart (since she's such a rule follower) and help him escape. (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Mid Chapter 8 -OOOoooo it's getting interesting ... I'm listening to the audiobook and the male narrator (it goes back and forth between a man and a woman for the two POVs) has the perfect voice for the... (view spoiler)[oger ?? Not sure what the narrarator is saying, he has a slight accent, but it sounds like he is saying "oger" ... can someone who is reading it tell me?? It's the guy who can read minds, the one telling him the story of Blackcliff and what his purpose is, for "the future" that knows he is going to escape. And it's interesting, he had a whole foster family that he had to leave, to go to Blackcliff to train under his birth mother -- am I understanding correctly?? (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[Nothing like having your entire future laid out for you, so you can choose...! And good to know that he basically has a free pass to escape if that's what he chooses. "You will become everything you hate..." (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

**Read up to chapter 29, so these are my updates throughout my day of reading between classes. **

Chapters 5-8: (view spoiler)[ I find it strange how fast she found the Resistance. But what I find more strange is that the Empire do not know about them. She has non-sisterly feelings toward him now. However, I don't think anything would happen except helping him out of this situation. It's interesting how their entire lives can be laid out for them. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Katrina wrote: "Chapter 11
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree. I feel bad that was the only way to help her brother. I am really liking her character. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Danielle wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Chapter 4 [spoilers removed]"

I am wondering about that poor kid too. I am so bad.

Chapter 4: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, a few pages later clearly [spoilers remov..."

(view spoiler)[ I was sad about the kid, and appalled about the rapes. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Katrina wrote: "Chapter 14
[spoilers removed]"

I agree with you.

Chapter 14: (view spoiler)[ I am actually starting to enjoy the story even more. I think Laia is making a stronger impression as a character than Elias. However, the more I read in his POV, I am starting to warm up to him little by little. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 29: (view spoiler)[ I am liking Elias more and more. I like how rebellious he is being now when it comes to his mother. Also, I find him more intriguing. Also, I am liking the fact that they are crossing paths more often. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 39: (view spoiler)[ I do not think that Cook is the traitor. Now, I want to know who is the traitor. I hope we found out soon because this story is really good. Happy there will be a sequel. (hide spoiler)]

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "♛Primadonna♛ wrote: "Danielle wrote: "♛Primadonna♛ wrote: "I would love to try to join in and read along with you guys.! I started this and almost stopped so I can't wait to finish, with a few budd..."

I had the same reaction! It does seem really good so far (4%).

[Danielle ♥]

Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're doing well! Looking forward to having you in this BR with us :)

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're doing well! Looking forward to having you in this BR with us :)"

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it as well. It's taking me awhile to read it though as it's an online book and I prefer paperback or hardcover. Even on my kobo if I can find a copy. :(

It's really good so far though. I'm not entirely sure I like Laia right at the moment though. I wish she was a stronger character.

[Danielle ♥]

Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're doing well! Looking forward to having you in this BR wi..."

I really do too (wish she was a stronger character).

20% (view spoiler)[She could have more affect on them just by mentioning who her parents are! If she wants to save her brother so bad she could just use who she is and where she comes from. But she's just shrinking as much as she can and worrying that they'll kick her out - they're not going to kick the daughter of their leader!! Sheesh. (hide spoiler)]

Bookbuyer, (view spoiler)[I'm listening to the audiobook, and Elias is talking to an "oger" and being told about the history of Blackcliff and his "future" and I'm not sure what the narrarator is saying, he has a slight accent, but it sounds like he is saying "oger" ... is he?? (hide spoiler)]

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're doing well! Looking forward to having..."

I don't know I can check. What chapter are you on? I just started chapter 4.

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

I really hate how these Martials act! (view spoiler)[They enslave a race of people, beat their soldiers. I guess I'm not surprised by it since they are suppose to be similar to ancient Romans but still I very much dislike it. :( (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're doing well! Looking ..."

Oh okay, it's more like Chapter 6 or 7, maaaybe 8? Let me know when you get there :) I just finished Chapter 9 and it was a Chapter or two ago.

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're doing well! Looking forward to having..."

I think you're hearing Augur’s. Which if I remember is like a seer?

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Augur: 1540s, from Latin augur, a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by interpreting omens, perhaps originally meaning "an increase in crops enacted in ritual," in which case it probably is from Old Latin *augos (genitive *augeris) "increase," and is related to augere "increase" (see augment).

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

It's funny that it sounds like Ogre though. lol. :P

[Danielle ♥]

Chapters 8 and 9 and the beginning of 10 are really really good :) Go Helene!!

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm jumping into this BR. Hope you guys don't mind. ^-^"

Hey Bookbuyer!! Long time no talk :) Hope you're do..."

It's chapter 8. I went back through the posts and saw where you last were and skipped ahead.

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "Chapters 8 and 9 are really really good :)"

I'm looking forward to them. I really like Greek mythology and Roman mythology is very similar so I'm liking those aspects.

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

I'm getting confused by all the terms. I wish there was a glossary! Maybe I can find one on wikia or something.

[Danielle ♥]

Bookbuyer wrote: "Augur: 1540s, from Latin augur, a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by interpreting omens, perhaps originally meaning "an increase in crops enacted in ritual," in which case it..."

Yeah!!!! Okay that makes sense!! Because yes he is a seer and he is telling Elias what his future holds. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was like what!? An oger? Like a troll? LOL. The narrators have British/English accents :)

[Danielle ♥]

Bookbuyer wrote: "I'm getting confused by all the terms. I wish there was a glossary! Maybe I can find one on wikia or something."

The website goes over the main characters and the main groups of people! http://anemberintheashesbook.com/ If you find anything with more detail please share because I agree it's a lot of terms!

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Danielle wrote: "Bookbuyer wrote: "Augur: 1540s, from Latin augur, a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by interpreting omens, perhaps originally meaning "an increase in crops enacted in ritual,..."

lol. That would be very confusing. It's one of the reasons I hate audio books. I can never quite understand what they are saying and my attention wavers too much. I might like it along with the book but not all by itself.

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

I found this interesting article on the authors website in my quest for the glossary. It's a list of all the songs she listened to while writing the book and what songs were for each character. ^-^

https://sabaatahir.com/2015/07/24/ful...

[Danielle ♥]

Bookbuyer wrote: "I found this interesting article on the authors website in my quest for the glossary. It's a list of all the songs she listened to while writing the book and what songs were for each character. ^-^..."

This is really really cool! Thank you!

Now I have a major First World problem while at work - I can't listen to these songs at the same time I listen to the audiobook!! :O