New Releases by Sabaa Tahir

The gripping conclusion to the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic fantasy duology that began with HEIR, from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning author Sabaa Tahir. A falling empire. An ancient evil. A lost homeland. A lie that could destroy the world. In the crumbling Martial Empire, crown prince Quil Farrar and his aunt, Empress Helene, are losing a war against the vicious Kegari horde. Quil’s armies dwindle, his faith falters, and the woman he loves vanished months ago, leaving him brokenhearted. Torn between his duty to his people and his desire to discover Sirsha’s fate, Quil embarks on a dangerous quest for aid—from the most treacherous of allies. Sirsha Westering finds herself tethered to Div, an ancient evil unleashed by a terrible tragedy. Div delights in tormenting Sirsha, hungering for her magical heart. Even as Sirsha struggles for control of her own fate, she is desperate to shield Quil from Div’s destructive power. But Div won’t release Sirsha without a fight. To earn her freedom, Sirsha must uncover Div’s past—and face horrors in her own. Cero bet-Dafra, former right hand of the Kegari leader, Aiz, now finds himself pitted against her. As Aiz slips further into violence and delusion, Cero must discover if his people have any hope of a future or if they’re condemned to an unending cycle of violence. His journey will force him to confront hidden truths, ancient secrets, and a lie that could destroy the world. In Empire, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir returns to the expansive world of fury and vengeance of Heir, weaving a story of legacy and rebellion, loyalty and freedom, and what it means to confront the monsters that lurk within us all.

**The ruthless and romantic New York Times bestselling fantasy novel by Sabaa Tahir, the author of the beloved An Ember in the Ashes series, is now available as a stunning collector''s edition.** This deluxe hardcover features: brand new character art on the edges an elegant gold spine pearlescent endpaper map a sewn-in bookmark ribbon hand-annotated chapters by Sabaa Tahir, only available in this edition! An orphan. An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees. Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up. QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need. Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.

Elias et Laia fuient pour sauver leur vie. Poursuivis par les Martiaux, les deux fugitifs entreprennent un périlleux voyage en direction de Kauf, la prison la plus sécurisée de tout l''Empire. Car Laia est bien déterminée à sauver son frère, et Elias à l''y aider - même si pour lui cela signifie abandonner sa dernière chance de liberté. Mais ils vont devoir faire face en chemin à des forces obscures, humaines ou mystiques... et se montrer plus malins que leurs ennemis : le cruel Marcus, devenu Empereur et, bien plus déchirant, Helene, l''ancienne compagne d''armes d''Elias, désormais Pie de sang. Car obligée d''obéir aux ordres de Marcus, Helene s''est vu attribuer une terrible mission qui pourrait bien la détruire : mettre la main sur le traître, Elias Veturius, et l''Érudite qui l''a aidé à s''enfuir... et les tuer tous les deux. « Sabaa Tahir nous montre la lumière dans les ténèbres, l''espoir dans un monde dévasté, et durant les temps difficiles, l''éternelle quête de grandeur de l''humanité. » Brandon Sanderson Une saga traduite dans plus de trente-cinq langues. Un premier tome élu dans les 100 meilleurs livres young adult de tous les temps du TIME. Un classique à (re)découvrir de toute urgence !

Laia est une esclave ; Elias, un soldat. Aucun d''eux n''est libre. Car dans ce monde brutal rappelant la Rome antique, quiconque défie l''Empire risque l''exécution et la destruction de tout ce qui lui est cher. Laia le sait bien, car sa famille a déjà payé un lourd tribut. Mais le jour où son frère est arrêté pour trahison, elle n''a pas le choix : elle doit passer un dangereux marché avec les rebelles. En échange de leur aide pour faire libérer son frère, elle accepte de risquer sa vie en infiltrant la plus grande académie militaire de l''Empire. C''est là qu''elle rencontre Elias, le meilleur soldat de l''académie - et qui, pourtant, ne rêve que d''une chose : se libérer de la tyrannie dans laquelle il a été enrôlé de force. Laia et lui vont bientôt réaliser que leurs destins s''entrecroisent - et que leurs choix pourraient bien influer sur l''avenir de l''Empire lui-même. « Sabaa Tahir nous montre la lumière dans les ténèbres, l''espoir dans un monde dévasté, et durant les temps difficiles, l''éternelle quête de grandeur de l''humanité. » Brandon Sanderson « Une écriture fluide qui vous empêchera de reposer le livre bien après l''heure d''éteindre. » Robin Hobb « Parfait pour les fans de Sarah J. Maas ! » TeenVogue.com « Une braise sous la cendre est un mélange de Hunger Games et de Game of Thrones... avec une bonne touche de Roméo et Juliette. » The Hollywood Reporter « Une Fantasy épique qui brûle littéralement d''être racontée. » Hypable.com « Ce roman emporte ses lecteurs dans un monde marqué par la violence et l''oppression, mais avec une plume envoûtante par sa clarté. Cette profondeur fait d''Une braise sous la cendre une histoire qui compte, aussi courageuse que le sont ses héros. » The New York Times Book Review Une saga traduite dans plus de trente-cinq langues. Un premier tome élu dans les 100 meilleurs livres young adult de tous les temps du TIME. Un classique à (re)découvrir de toute urgence.

**A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick** "Heir is a tour de force of fantasy that will leave readers breathless and boneless and aching for more." – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series. An orphan. An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees. Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up. QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need. Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.

Journey to the ruthless and romantic world of Sabaa Tahir''s New York Times bestselling fantasy series, An Ember in the Ashes quartet, available as a stunning paperback box set! The perfect gift for any epic fantasy fan, this collectible paperback box set with a gorgeous series look includes all four books of the beloved and bestselling Ember series. Bound into each book is a stunning character portrait! An Ember in the Ashes Set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by ancient Rome, Laia is a slave fighting for her family, and Elias is a young soldier fighting for his freedom. A Torch Against the Night After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire. A Reaper at the Gates All Empires fall. Beyond the Martial Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. A Sky Beyond the Storm Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale and discover: Who will survive the storm? Praise for the books One of TIME Magazine''s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time "One of the best YA fantasy series of the last decade." --BUZZFEED "A captivating, heart-pounding fantasy." --Us Weekly "Full of twists and turns." -- NPR

Laia è una schiava. Elias un soldato. Entrambi lottano per la libertà. Sotto l’Impero marziale, ogni atto di sfida o ribellione è punibile con la morte. Chi non consacra il proprio sangue e il proprio corpo all’imperatore rischia l’esecuzione della propria famiglia e la distruzione di tutto ciò che di caro possiede. Nonostante le estreme condizioni di povertà a cui sono costretti, Laila e la sua famiglia seguono le regole a testa bassa, perché sanno bene cosa succede a chi si oppone al regime. Ma quando suo fratello viene arrestato per tradimento, decide di unirsi a un gruppo di ribelli che promettono di salvarlo. In cambio, Laia farà loro da spia dall’interno della più grande accademia militare dell’Impero. Lì incontra Elias, il miglior soldato della scuola, ma, segretamente, anche il più riluttante a compiere il suo dovere. Il suo unico desiderio è liberarsi dalla tirannia che è stato addestrato a far rispettare. Ben presto, i due si rendono conto che i loro percorsi sono strettamente legati e che le loro scelte hanno il potere di cambiare il destino dell’Impero.

From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience. This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So read on, for after all, magic has no borders. A pair of star-crossed lovers search for a way back to one another against all odds . . . A girl fights for her life against a malignant, generations-old evil . . . A peri seeks to reclaim her lost powers . . . A warrior rebels against her foretold destiny . . . With stories by: Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series and winner of the National Book Award and Printz Award for All My Rage Sayantani DasGupta, New York Times bestselling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series Preeti Chhibber, author of Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma Sona Charaipotra, author of Symptoms of a Heartbreak and How Maya Got Fierce and coauthor of The Rumor Game and Tiny Pretty Things, now a Netflix original series. Tanaz Bhathena, award-winning author of Hunted by the Sky and Of Light and Shadow Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and the Celestial Trilogy Olivia Chadha, author of Rise of the Red Hand Nafiza Azad, author of William C. Morris Award nominee The Candle and the Flame Tracey Baptiste, New York Times bestselling author of the Jumbies series and Minecraft: The Crash Naz Kutub, author of The Loophole Nikita Gill, bestselling author of Wild Embers and Fierce Fairytales Swati Teerdhala, author of the Tiger at Midnight trilogy Shreya Ila Anasuya, New Voices selection Tahir Abrar, New Voices selection A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year for Teens 2023!

Ein atemberaubender Roman über junge Liebe, späte Reue und Vergebung +++ Ausgezeichnet mit dem Printz Award und dem National Book Award for Young People''s Literature Salahudin und Noor sind mehr als beste Freunde: Beide sind pakistanische Migranten und gemeinsam in einem kleinen Ort in der Wüste Kaliforniens aufgewachsen. Sie verstehen einander wie sonst niemand. Doch ein Streit letzten Sommer hat alles zerstört. Nun kämpft Sal allein darum, das Motel der Familie am Laufen zu halten, während es seiner kranken Mutter Misbah immer schlechter geht und sein Vater den Kummer im Alkohol ertränkt. Noor dagegen arbeitet im Spirituosengeschäft ihres strengen Onkels und versucht gleichzeitig, sich heimlich für ein College zu bewerben, um dem Onkel und diesem Ort für immer Lebewohl sagen zu können. Als Sals Versuche, das Motel zu retten, außer Kontrolle geraten, müssen er und Noor sich fragen, was Freundschaft wert ist und was nötig ist, um die Monster der Vergangenheit zu besiegen – und die mitten unter ihnen. Sabaa Tahir wurde mit der Platz-1-New-York-Times-Bestsellerreihe »Elias und Laia« als Schöpferin epischer Fantasywelten bekannt. In ihrem großen neuen Roman zeigt Tahir, dass sie ebenso grandiose Geschichten in der realen Welt erschaffen kann, mit unvergesslichen Figuren und starken Bildern – tragisch und doch voller Hoffnung. Für »So viel Zorn und so viel Liebe«, ebenfalls New-York-Times-Bestseller, erhielt Sabaa Tahir den National Book Award 2022 und den Printz Award 2023. Ein packender All-Age-Roman für Fans von Angie Thomas, Amy Giles und Angeline Boulley.

National Book Award WINNER Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature WINNER An INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! An INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER! A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Century "All My Rage is a love story, a tragedy and an infectious teenage fever dream about what home means when you feel you don’t fit in." — New York Times Book Review From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents. Lahore, Pakistan. Then. Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Clouds'' Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start. Juniper, California. Now. Salahudin and Noor are more than best friends; they are family. Growing up as outcasts in the small desert town of Juniper, California, they understand each other the way no one else does. Until The Fight, which destroys their bond with the swift fury of a star exploding. Now, Sal scrambles to run the family motel as his mother Misbah’s health fails and his grieving father loses himself to alcoholism. Noor, meanwhile, walks a harrowing tightrope: working at her wrathful uncle’s liquor store while hiding the fact that she’s applying to college so she can escape him—and Juniper—forever. When Sal’s attempts to save the motel spiral out of control, he and Noor must ask themselves what friendship is worth—and what it takes to defeat the monsters in their pasts and the ones in their midst. From one of today’s most cherished and bestselling young adult authors comes a breathtaking novel of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness—one that’s both tragic and poignant in its tender ferocity.

Journey deep into the Martial Empire and into “one of the best fantasy series of the last decade” (Buzzfeed) with the complete An Ember in the Ashes quartet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir. For the first time together, all in one place, this ebook bind-up includes each complete book of the beloved epic series: An Ember in the Ashes, One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time A Torch Against the Night, A New York Times bestseller, A USA Today bestseller, A Wall Street Journal bestseller A Reaper at the Gates, An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pick A Sky Beyond the Storm, One of Amazon’s Best Young Adult Books of 2020 Praise for An Ember in the Ashes: “Sabaa Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy.” —Us Weekly “This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” —The Washington Post “An Ember in the Ashes mixes The Hunger Games with Game of Thrones...and adds a dash of Romeo and Juliet.” —The Hollywood Reporter Praise for A Torch Against the Night: “The stakes here are high and the plot runs like a well-oiled machine, ratcheting up the tension with every chapter.” —NPR.org “An adrenaline rush till the very last page.” —Buzzfeed "This sequel has a darker tone and even higher stakes than its predecessor, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for A Reaper at the Gates: “The book deftly handles serious issues like the costs of genocide and war. Both action-packed and emotionally engaging, A Reaper at the Gates is the perfect summer read.” —The Washington Post "Tahir has created another compelling story that defies readers to stop turning the pages." —Booklist, starred review Praise for A Sky Beyond the Storm: “Tahir’s exquisite storytelling doesn’t miss a beat… This series is an epic hero’s journey, with love, adventure, and magic woven throughout. Recommended for every young adult collection.” —School Library Journal “In A Sky Beyond the Storm, Sabaa Tahir so expertly draws the reader into the lives and thoughts of her characters that their every emotion—anger, pain, love, longing—races through your heart with each turn of the page. A breathtaking conclusion to this incredibly rich and rewarding fantasy series.” —Seira Wilson, Amazon Book Review

BOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES One of Time Magazine''s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Instant New York Times bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir Amazon''s Best Young Adult Book of 2015 People''s Choice Award winner - Favorite Fantasy Bustle''s Best Young Adult Book of 2015 "This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human -- and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear." -- The Washington Post "An Ember in the Ashes could launch Sabaa Tahir into JK Rowling territory...It has the addictive quality of The Hunger Games combined with the fantasy of Harry Potter and the brutality of Game of Thrones."--Public Radio International "An Ember in the Ashes glows, burns, and smolders--as beautiful and radiant as it is searing."--Huffington Post "A worthy novel - and one as brave as its characters." --The New York Times Book Review Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire''s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They''ve seen what happens to those who do. But when Laia''s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire''s greatest military academy. There, Laia meets Elias, the school''s finest soldier--and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he''s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined--and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.

De Nachtbrenger van Sabaa Tahir is het razend spannende vervolgdeel van de bestsellerreeks Vuur en As, rondom Laia van Serra en Elias Veturius. Binnen het Imperium en daarbuiten wordt de dreiging van een oorlog steeds groter... Terwijl Helena vecht tegen Keizer Marcus en de machtshonger van de Commandant, staan de levens van haar zus en alle anderen in het rijk op het spel. Ver weg van huis probeert Laia uit alle macht de Nachtbrenger te stoppen. Maar haar jacht op hem wordt gesaboteerd door een vertrouweling. Intussen heeft Elias zijn vrijheid opgeofferd om te dienen als Zielenvanger, hij is dood noch levend. Kost deze keuze hem zijn menselijkheid?

The highly anticipated third book in Sabaa Tahir''s New York Times bestselling Ember Quartet.

The highly anticipated third book in Sabaa Tahir''s New York Times bestselling Ember Quartet. Beyond the Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. The Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, is assailed on all sides. Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable, while the Commandant capitalizes on his madness to bolster her own power. As Helene searches for a way to hold back the approaching darkness, her sister''s life and the lives of all those in the Empire hang in the balance. Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows the fate of the world lies not in the machinations of the Martial court, but in stopping the Nightbringer. But while hunting for a way to bring him down, Laia faces unexpected threats from those she hoped would aid her, and is drawn into a battle she never thought she''d have to fight. And in the land between the living and the dead, Elias Veturius has given up his freedom to serve as Soul Catcher. But in doing so, he has vowed himself to an ancient power that will stop at nothing to ensure Elias''s devotion-even at the cost of his humanity.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience that sheds new light on the original film. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars: • Gary Whitta bridges the gap from Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of Captain Antilles. • Aunt Beru finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot. • Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: the monster in the trash compactor. • Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of Grand Moff Tarkin. • Pierce Brown chronicles Biggs Darklighter’s final flight during the Rebellion’s harrowing attack on the Death Star. • Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin. Plus thirty-four more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Ben Acker • Renée Ahdieh • Tom Angleberger • Ben Blacker • Jeffrey Brown • Rae Carson • Adam Christopher • Zoraida Córdova • Delilah S. Dawson • Kelly Sue DeConnick • Paul Dini • Ian Doescher • Ashley Eckstein • Matt Fraction • Alexander Freed • Jason Fry • Kieron Gillen • Christie Golden • Claudia Gray • E. K. Johnston • Paul S. Kemp • Mur Lafferty • Ken Liu • Griffin McElroy • John Jackson Miller • Daniel José Older • Mallory Ortberg • Beth Revis • Madeleine Roux • Greg Rucka • Gary D. Schmidt • Cavan Scott • Charles Soule • Sabaa Tahir • Elizabeth Wein • Glen Weldon • Chuck Wendig All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children’s books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book.

La esperada segunda parte de Una llama entre cenizas. La mayoría de las personas no son más que destellos en la inmensa oscuridad del tiempo. Pero tú no eres una chispa que se consume en un instante. Tú eres una antorcha en las tinieblas... Si te atreves a arder.Tras el desenlace de la cuarta prueba, Laia y Elías se ven obligados a huir de la ciudad de Serra perseguidos por un ejército de máscaras. Ahora, su única esperanza es Darin, el hermano de Laia, cuyos conocimientos sobre el acero sérrico son la clave para el futuro de los académicos. Pero Darin se encuentra encerrado en la prisión de Kauf, la más inexpugnable y peligrosa de todo el imperio. A pesar del riesgo que supone, Laia está decidida a liberar a su hermano y Elias resuelto a seguir a su lado, aunque ello suponga renunciar a su propia libertad. Juntos tendrán que luchar a cada paso para llegar a su destino y burlar a todos sus enemigos: el cruel Comandante, los soldados del Imperio, el sádico guardián de Kauf, y sobre todo, a Helene Aquilla, sometida a la voluntad de Marcus, el retorcido nuevo líder del Imperio. La que una vez fue amiga y compañera tendrá que hacer frente a una misión tan clara como indeseada: encontrar al traidor Elias Veturius y a su compañera... y matarlos a los dos. Reseñas:«Incluso mejor que la primera parte... Apasionante...» Publishers WeeklyReseñas a Una llama entre cenizas: «Brillante y resplandeciente.» The Huffington Post«Una novela casi tan valiente como sus personajes.» The New York Times Book Review«Un recordatorio terrible e inquietante de lo que significa ser humano y de cómo se puede encontrar esperanza en medio de la opresión y el miedo.» The Washigton Post«Adictiva como "Los juegos del hambre", fantástica como "Harry Potter" y brutal como "Juego de Tronos".» Public Radio International ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by ancient Rome, Sabaa Tahir''s An Ember In The Ashes told the story of Laia, a slave fighting for her family, and Elias, a young soldier fighting for his freedom. Now, in A Torch Against The Night, Elias and Laia are running for their lives.After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire. Laia is determined to break into Kauf—the Empire''s most secure and dangerous prison—to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars'' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom. But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene—Elias''s former friend and the Empire''s newest Blood Shrike. Bound to Marcus''s will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own—one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape...and kill them both.

Dans un monde où l''armée a pris le pouvoir, l''obscurantisme domine, mais deux adolescents vont s''unir pour tenter de renverser ceux qui ont imposé ce règne de la force. "Tu as compris, Laia, Ils nous pourchassent. Il n''y a aucun moyen de quitter la ville. La peur est notre meilleur guide, elle nous maintiendra en vie." Elias a toujours voulu quitter Blackcliff pour enfin devenir libre. Mais ce rêve a un prix : Laia, une jeune résistante, lui permettra de fuir s''il l''aide à faire évader son frère, enfermé dans la pire prison de Blackcliff. Malgré le risque, Elias n''hésite pas une seconde et décide de forcer son destin. Traqués par les Martiaux, les fugitifs ignorent que ce voyage les conduira jusqu''au cœur de l''Empire, où des dangers plus périlleux encore les attendent...

Book two in the New York Times bestselling series • One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time • A USA Today bestseller “Fresh and exciting...Tahir has shown a remarkable talent for penning complex villains.”—A.V. Club The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post). Elias and Laia are running for their lives. After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire. Laia is determined to break into Kauf—the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison—to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars'' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom. But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene—Elias’s former friend and the Empire’s newest Blood Shrike. Bound to Marcus''s will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own—one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape...and kill them both.

Sabaa Tahir jämförs med J.K. Rowling och George R.R. Martin och hennes debut har redan blivit ett fenomen, hyllad av både kritiker och läsare. I Askfödd skildrar hon en storslagen kamp för frihet och en kärlekshistoria som sliter hjärtat itu. Boken är den första av fyra och gick direkt upp till andraplatsen på New York Times bästsäljarlista. I Krigarnas imperium straffas olydnad med döden. Intellekt slås i bojor och skönhet blir till ruiner. Det som en gång var ett blomstrande rike är nu en värld av aska. Laias föräldrar är döda, och hennes bror sitter fängslad för landsförräderi. I ett desperat försök att rädda sin bror ber Laia motståndsrörelsen om hjälp och ingår ett ödesdigert avtal. Elias är den bäste studenten på militärskolan Blackcliff. Han är starkast, snabbast och kommer från en mäktig familj. Men i hemlighet vill han fly från skolan. Han vill inte ägna sitt liv åt att kriga för den brutala överbefälhavaren.När Laias och Elias vägar korsas inser de att de behöver varandra för att få det de mest av allt vill ha, frihet. Deras öden är tätt sammanflätade och tillsammans kommer de att förändra framtiden för hela Imperiet.

"Laia is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire''s greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help to save her brother from execution"--Provided by publisher.

‘Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy’ – Us Weekly Read the explosive New York Times bestselling debut that’s captivated readers worldwide. Set to be a major motion picture, An Ember in the Ashes is the book everyone is talking about.

‘Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy’ Us Weekly Read the explosive New York Times bestselling debut that’s captivated readers worldwide. Set to be a major motion picture, An Ember in the Ashes is the book everyone is talking about.