Dark & Epic Fantasy
by Sabaa Tahir · An Ember in the Ashes series
In a brutal empire inspired by ancient Rome, defiance means death—not just for rebels, but for their families. Laia, a Scholar girl, and Elias, a reluctant soldier at the empire's elite military academy, find their fates intertwined in a world of blood oaths and tyranny. Tahir delivers visceral action and morally complex characters.
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