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A review by bluerskies
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I liked the author’s writing style and storytelling. Unfortunately, I found the female main character, Laia to be annoyingly naive. It’s still worth the read for the world-building and the plot. I’m sure I’ll read this again and maybe Laia will be less annoying the second time around??
Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual harassment