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