Tahir does political intrigue very well Guardian
PRAISE FOR AN EMBER IN THE ASHES:
Game of Thrones fans will relish Tahirs debut set in a brutal Rome-inspired empire. It follows Laia, a slave and Elias, a young soldier, whose lives are unexpectedly intertwined in this story of freedom, loyalty and love Independent
The writing is as smooth as silk and keeps one reading long after the lights should have been out Robin Hobb
With AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, Sabaa Tahir shows us light in darkness, hope in a world of despair, and the human spirit reaching for greatness in difficult times. Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
I fell in love with Laia and Elias from the moment we met. This is a story you'll read with your heart in your throat Lauren DeStefano, New York Times bestselling author
A heart-pounding story of love and loss, with the most original world-building Ive read all year. Deeply felt and deeply moving, I could not put it down Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
This electric debut is a pulse-pounding, action-packed Romeo and Juliet story in a richly imagined world with a great twist and heroic characters youll root for and wont stop thinking about Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of FROZEN and THE RING AND THE CROWN
