An Ember in the Ashes smolders and burns it's way into your soul in the best way possible. It's told from the dual perspectives of Elias and Laia. Elias is a Mask, one of the most highly trained and effective soldiers of the Empire, who is feared across the land as an enforcer of the violent rule of the evil Emperor. Laia is a Scholar girl, who are the people that were conquered by the Empire and treated as the lowest of the low. Laia is on a mission to save her brother, Darin, before he is tortured and killed in prison. Elias wants nothing more than to escape his life of violence. Their journeys interweave in such a beautiful way that leaves you breathless and on the edge of your seat. Their revolving chapters each end on cliffhangers and just when you have this bursting need to see what happens next with one of them, your perspective changes to the other. It's both maddening and genius in how its written. Their struggles are so heartbreaking, each in their own way, but give them such empathy for each other, even when they should despise each other simply for what they are. These two are so determined to break out of the lives they are expected to lead that they really are able to look past what they are supposed to see in each other. They instead form a strong bond because they each find solace in knowing that at least one person truly understands who they are inside, not just what they were born to be. It's so fast paced and action packed that you will be completely immersed in this world from start to finish. I couldn't put it down. I, for one, cannot wait for the second book to see where their journey takes them next. This is a wild ride that I thoroughly enjoyed and think you will to. If you haven't already, I highly recommend reading this amazing book.
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