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An Ember in the Ashes
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Start date
June 5, 2015
Finish date
July 1, 2015
Why we're reading this
Our June pick for YA Fantasy!

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Nivedita
Apr 16, 2015 rated it it was amazing
For some time, this book has been buzzing around the social media with amazing reviews. So, that's even I decided to pick this up and read. And, boy, what a story.

I loved everything about this book. Every freaking thing. Even though, Laia disappointed me here and there, she turns into everything she thought she was not. Even the love square (?) impressed me.
Sabaa Tahir is my new favorite!
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Varsha
What a fantastic book! This one took me by surprise and to be honest, I had no plans of reading it but I'm glad did. And thankfully Sabaa Tahir confirmed that there will be a sequel because this cannot be a standalone with so many things yet to be resolved.
What I liked in this book are the trials, the the plot twists and the writing <3
But this books isn't flawless. The romance is frustrating (not in a good way), the world Tahir has created is intriguing but also lacking. Lastly, no matter how m
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Lynn
Jan 17, 2016 rated it it was amazing
4.5 stars - - It took me a while to get into this book, but omg it was absolutely amazing once the action began!
So so so good! I loved the characters, the plot and the plot twists, the world (which was sooo interesting and fascinating!) and EVERYTHING. It wasn't perfect but it was sooo much near perfection.
And the finale, just WOW. I didn't expect a lot of the things that happened and everything was heartbreaking from the beginning to the end.
Can't wait for the next one!
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Pavitra (For The Love of Fictional Worlds)
It took me sooo long to finish this book! Damn!

I just hope it doesn't take twice as long for me to write a review!!
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Nicole Marquez
Jun 03, 2015 rated it it was amazing
*SPOILER ALERT*

How do I begin with this? *sigh*

IT WAS AWESOME! jajdjdkksisjhdk I CAN'T EVEN.

It was action packed:
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Had a fair share of cute moments:
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I'm in love! ♡♡♡ No joke!

Laia and Elias are both very strong characters. Even the secondary characters have so many things to them. Which is good, totes good. XD

I loved Helene so much. I think she had like some conflicting issues in her mine. Like, she was so dedicated to The Empire.
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Priyanshi Bhardwaj
Jan 01, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Omg. This book is SO GOOOD. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT ITTT CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL!!!!
Umama Turna
Dec 20, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy
2nd time read.
Just as good as the first time.
This will continue to be one of my favorite fantasy series.
Amaryllis
Jun 26, 2015 rated it really liked it
Amy
Feb 19, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Auds
May 17, 2015 rated it really liked it
Mai
May 06, 2015 marked it as to-read
Jasmine Law
Jun 09, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favourites
Taya
Mar 30, 2021 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Maria Isabelle
May 17, 2015 marked it as to-read