A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

A Torch Against the Night

An Ember in the Ashes #2

Sabaa Tahir

465 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

A Torch Against the Night takes readers into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant, and haunted by their...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 65%
tense 60%
emotional 57%
mysterious 35%
challenging 25%
sad 23%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 24% | Character: 7%

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: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.24

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