A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

A Torch Against the Night

An Ember in the Ashes #2

Sabaa Tahir

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

464 pages | first published 2016

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“Fresh and exciting…Tahir has shown a remarkable talent for penning complex villains.”—A.V. ClubSet in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by ancient Rome, Sabaa Tahir’s AN EMBER IN THE ASHES told the story of Laia, a slave fighting for her family...
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Summary of 19468 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 65%
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: 25% | 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: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

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4.24

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