A review by samidhak
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

4.0

4.5 stars!
" You are an ember in the ashes,Elias Veturius. You will spark and burn, ravage and destroy. You cannot change it. You cannot stop it."
Oh my god, I can't even think straight right now. The only thing I can think of is that if this were a standalone as it was supposed to be I would've literally taken my head off.
Elias, words fail me. You are one of the most truthful, genuine, pragmatic and courageous character in the history of Ya Fantasy.
Helene, I drew your face and facts from Helen of Troy. You're the perfect person. I wish you were the one the book was entirely about. I'd never tire of reading you.
Laia, you're so kickass. The sheer determination and strength in was mesmerizing.
These characters on a whole are just people who will impact my life from today and beyond.
I am soooo glad I read this book.
It surprises me how much I connect with this book, but on an entirely different level.
I hope the second book doesn't harbor any sort of love triangles.
Also a novella on Commandant's attitude won't hurt.
I literally can't wait for the next book to come.
For Izzi and Cook.
For Darin and Teluman.
And Keegan.
" You will burn, for you are an ember in the ashes. That is your destiny."