Cover of An ember in the ashes

An ember in the ashes

by Sabaa Tahir

Ember in the Ashes

Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In a ruthless empire where freedom is crushed, Laia risks everything to save her brother by becoming a spy inside a feared military academy. Elias, the academy's top soldier, secretly longs to escape the cruel regime he serves. Their paths collide in a gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and rebellion that could ignite a revolution.

Representation & Themes

LoveFamilyInsurgencyComing of AgeFantasy World-Building

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Domestic Violence Stalking Eye Mutilation Torture Finger/Toe Mutilation Teeth Damage Hangings Shaving/Cutting Broken Bones
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781595148032
Pages
446
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
124,337

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

LoveBrothers and sistersInsurgencyJuvenile fictionKa rlekFictionFantasyAuthoritarianismCourageMilitary cadetsTreasonUndercover operationsSocial classesSlaves