An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. April 28, 2015. Razorbill.
Laia is a slave desperate to save her brother imprisoned by the tyrannical leaders of her country. Elias, trained as an assassin from a very young age, desires to leave his regimented life behind. Their paths cross even as rebellion grows and a prophecy foretold is fulfilled.
Each is tested: by supernatural foes, enemies, friends, and destiny.
An Ember in the Ashes is a wonderful fantasy with intrigue, adventure, and romance. It's an epic tale. You won't want it to end. The good news is the sequel, A Torch Against the Night, will be released August 30, 2016.
Laia is a slave desperate to save her brother imprisoned by the tyrannical leaders of her country. Elias, trained as an assassin from a very young age, desires to leave his regimented life behind. Their paths cross even as rebellion grows and a prophecy foretold is fulfilled.
Each is tested: by supernatural foes, enemies, friends, and destiny.
An Ember in the Ashes is a wonderful fantasy with intrigue, adventure, and romance. It's an epic tale. You won't want it to end. The good news is the sequel, A Torch Against the Night, will be released August 30, 2016.