An Ember in the Ashes

Name: An Ember in the Ashes
Rating: 4.18 (340000 reviews)
Author: Sabaa Tahir

An Ember in the Ashes #1 · Series (4 books) · 2015

4.18 (340K ratings)

"Laia is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire's greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help to save her brother from execution"--

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Relationship Dynamics

Slow Burn 8/10 Love Triangle 7/10 Found Family 5/10 Forbidden Love 5/10 Bodyguard Romance 5/10

Character Types

Strong Heroine 8/10 Assassin 7/10 Morally Gray MMC 6/10 FMC with Powers 5/10

Emotional Tone

Angst 8/10 Dark & Gritty 8/10 Tension-Filled 8/10 Hurt/Comfort 6/10 Emotional Depth 5/10

Situation & Setup

Dystopian World 7/10 Magic Academy 6/10 Chosen One 6/10 Tournament Arc 5/10 Court Politics 5/10