AN EMBER IN THE ASHES: An Ember In the Ashes Series (Book 1) by Sabaa Tahir

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is a breathtaking fantasy novel that ignited one of the most celebrated YA series of all time. Set in the ruthless Martial Empire, An Ember in the Ashes follows Laia, a slave desperate to save her brother, and Elias, a soldier yearning to escape the tyranny he enforces. Their paths collide within the Empire’s most brutal military academy, where rebellion, loyalty, and survival hang by a thread. Drawing inspiration from ancient Rome, Sabaa Tahir crafts a world where freedom has a price and courage is the only weapon against oppression. An Ember in the Ashes masterfully blends danger, destiny, and defiance—cementing its place as a modern classic in fantasy fiction.