A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

A Torch Against the Night

An Ember in the Ashes #2

Sabaa Tahir

452 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

Elias and Laia are running for their lives. After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.Laia is determined to break i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21,207 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 66%
tense 59%
emotional 56%
mysterious 35%
challenging 24%
sad 22%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
reflective 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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