An Ember in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir
An Ember in the Ashes written by Sabaa Tahir starts off
with the main character Laia. Laia is part of the Scholar race in her country.
She must become a slave at the Martial Academy so that she can spy for the
Resistance in an effort to help to break her brother out of prison. Elias who
is nice and very understanding to the harsh conditions in his country is a
student and a Mask at the same Academy.
I An Ember in the Ashes written by Sabaa Tahir mainly
because of one reason, and that is the main character Laia. She is a very nice
and kind hearted character unlike the rest of her country that is very harsh
and don't care about each other. She adds a different dynamic to the story and
she does all she can to help save her brother. I would recommend this book to
any young adult wanting to read a good book.
Reviewed by AB, Grade 9
Grandview Library
Comments
To be quite frank, I actually really enjoyed this book. It has a lot of adventure but also it has a hint of romance, which is quite refreshing. The book is set in both Ellia's and Laia's pov, which is something I enjoy since it helps set the storyline for later on, but give us an inside in their minds. The start of the book seemed to go by quite slow, but as you read more into the book, the more engulfed in the book you become. I just wish we could of seen more of Ellia's and Laia's romance.
Reviewed by Najla, Grade 10
Glendale Central Library