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I'm thinking of starting this "IT'S OUT IN THE WORLD" series where I post about a book celebrating it's release.
And I'm posting twice today to make up for the days that I've spent without posting.♥
Goodreads Summary
AN EMBER IN THE ASHES is a thought-provoking, heart-wrenching and pulse-pounding read. Set in a rich, high-fantasy world with echoes of ancient Rome, it tells the story of a slave fighting for her family and a young soldier fighting for his freedom.
Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free.
Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.
It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.
But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.
There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
About the author
Sabaa Tahir grew up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s 18-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, raiding her brother’s comic book stash and playing guitar badly. She began writing An Ember in the Ashes while working nights as a newspaper editor. She likes thunderous indie rock, garish socks and all things nerd. Sabaa currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
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Comment down below how excited you are for this one! I seriously can't wait to get my hands on it.
I'm thinking of starting this "IT'S OUT IN THE WORLD" series where I post about a book celebrating it's release.
And I'm posting twice today to make up for the days that I've spent without posting.♥
AN EMBER IN THE ASHES is a thought-provoking, heart-wrenching and pulse-pounding read. Set in a rich, high-fantasy world with echoes of ancient Rome, it tells the story of a slave fighting for her family and a young soldier fighting for his freedom.
Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free.
Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.
It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.
But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.
There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
Title: An Ember in the Ashes
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Publisher: Razorbill
Number of Pages: 464 pages
Release Date: April 28th 2015
About the author
Sabaa Tahir grew up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s 18-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, raiding her brother’s comic book stash and playing guitar badly. She began writing An Ember in the Ashes while working nights as a newspaper editor. She likes thunderous indie rock, garish socks and all things nerd. Sabaa currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
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Comment down below how excited you are for this one! I seriously can't wait to get my hands on it.
I don't like book trailers because I find them so cheesy but I'm buying this book no matter what. It's so right up my alley and I need it in my life. And it's a standalone fantasy novel. I can't say no to that!
ReplyDeleteMe too!! I've seen the book trailer for Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick and was like.. what? hahaha
DeleteYESS!! I have never seen a standalone fantasy novel or heard of one (that I can remember). This is just so interesting. That alone makes you want to read it :)
I pre-ordered my copy two weeks ago and it was dispatched last week, so hopefully I'll recieve it tomorrow or on Friday!! I'm so excited! :D ♥
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Oh this is amazing!! I hope you receive it and read it asap so you can review it and love it and have a wonderful time :)♥
DeleteTHE EXCITEMENT IS REAL!
I bought this yesterday! I'm so excited to read it!
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DeleteThis is so exciting as well!! I hope you looove it and that it meets your expectations :)♥
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I really, really, reeaaallllyyyy want to read this.
ReplyDeleteI need to buy it first though :)
I got it as an ebook, hahaha! I couldn't resist
DeleteI think I'll read it next month though, I CAN'T WAITT