The sequel to the explosive New York Times best-selling debut, An Ember in the Ashes, that’s captivated readers worldwide.
A Torch Against the Night takes listeners into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant and haunted by their pasts, Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and confront the treacherousness of their own hearts.
In the city of Serra, Helene Aquilla finds herself bound to the will of the Empire’s twisted new leader, Marcus. When her loyalty is questioned, Helene finds herself taking on a mission to prove herself – a mission that might destroy her instead.
Laia was never a favorite of mine A Torch Against the Night is a book filled with non-stop action and it captivated me from the very first page. An Ember in the Ashes was originally intended to be a standalone book, however as readers we can’t tell that by reading this book. Tahir drops us right where we left off from book one, Laia and Elias are on the run from the Empire. Helene is now Blood Shrike to Marcus, he who is now Emperor.Â
Review for A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa TahirÂ
Excellent sequel I want to preface this by saying while I enjoyed the first book in this series, I wasn’t in love. And I must be the only person in the world that had such a strong dislike for Helene.Â