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A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

103 reviews

anarmandameg's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Torture, Violence, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, Medical content, Racism, Slavery, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Animal death, Blood, Domestic abuse, War, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Xenophobia

bumblebree1903's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Torture, Blood, Violence, and Confinement

Moderate: Slavery, Child abuse, Hate crime, Child death, Genocide, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

dawnilton's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wow this book was so good!! Its definitely a step up from the first part. The beginning part of the book was boring and the pacing felt a bit dragged on but the last third of the book definitely made up for everything. The plot twists blew me away. I truly didn't see them coming.

I knew that Keenan was going to betray but man I didn't him to be the nightbringer. LIKE WHAT. That whole chapter was just masterfully written. The puzzle pieces were clicking in my head just before they were spelled out on the page. Truly genius. ALSO Harpers reveal? I truly didn't see that coming. that one really took me by surprise.

The character writing was the highlight in this book. Every main and side character we got to know had such good character development and I really feel connected to them. I really enjoyed seeing Helena, Laia and Elias' journey and how their paths intertwined with each other. You could really see it all come together in the end in a satisfying and heartbreaking way. Just like book 1, I think Elias' POV was much more interesting than Laia's POV. I just felt there was so much more to explore with Elias, his mental struggle with death, dealing with his mom,

him being poisoned and him going to the realm between death and life

. Surprisingly enough, I really enjoyed Helena's character development even though I didn't like reading her POV for most of the book. 
I still have so many questions about the magic in this book.

What the deal with Laia's powers? What makes her so special? Also, WHO IS THE COOK? I truly have no clue and there is so much suspence around her!! Is she Laia's sister?

I NEED ANSWERS. You bet I'm picking up the next book after writing this review. It's too good. 
This is your sign - read the second book! It will meet all your expectations. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Trafficking, Body horror, Torture, Death, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Blood, Violence, Genocide, and Injury/Injury detail

This book is very graphic and deals with heavy topics. Just like the first book, it doesn't shy away from violence. Just be aware of this before going into the book.

mciryam's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Death, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Genocide and War

good_names_dont_exist's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Death, Murder, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, and Slavery

Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, and Gaslighting

kaitrates's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

In a plot twist i did NOT see coming—and after declaring book 1 “too fantasy-heavy” for me—I felt compelled to return to this series. Like i couldn’t stop thinking about it all of sudden. And I’m so glad i did! 

Maybe it’s because we finally left Blackcliff and Serra. Maybe it’s because this was heavy on the adventurous journey. Maybe it’s because of THOSE DAMN PLOT TWISTS. (Seriously daaaaaamn!)

Also; less Marcus (ugh fucking Marcus) + big reveals. 

Regardless i enjoyed this one MUCH more than the first and sped through it.

It picks up right we’re AEITA left off with Leia and Elias on the run. We follow them through endless twists and turns, alliances and betrayals. There are so many losses (some hit much harder than others). And even the few victories we get are tainted by what had to be sacrificed. 

I appreciate the direction Helene and Laia’s “relationship” moved in. And yay to no more love square (uggggh). 

I didn’t really care about Helene’s family though i understand why it was present…i just don’t think we knew them enough to understand the impact of what happened to them on Helene. 

Overall this was a fast paced and surprisingly beloved read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Violence

Minor: Sexual content

daniellekolleen's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Child death, Genocide, and Violence

theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Blood, Death of parent, Confinement, Murder, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Abortion, Terminal illness, Torture, Grief, Cursing, Genocide, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Gore, Police brutality, and Slavery

Minor: Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual assault

kitsunasaur's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A little slower than the first, but little to know repeating plot. Fair bit of time jumping and multiple pov makes time irrelevant it seems. Personal issue I found after two books, how do they tell who is Scholar and who is Martial? I’ve hear both races with varying mixes of features. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Misogyny, Torture, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Genocide, Grief, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child death

_alyssar_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Gore, Murder, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Torture, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexism