An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

An Ember in the Ashes

An Ember in the Ashes #1

Sabaa Tahir

464 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

“This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human — and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” — The Washington Post Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial E...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 64%
tense 58%
emotional 44%
mysterious 32%
challenging 21%
sad 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
reflective 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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