An Ember in the Ashes

What if your every choice was a matter of life or death, pitting your family against your freedom? This is the reality for Laia, a scholar living under a brutal regime. When her brother is arrested for treason, she agrees to spy on the Empire's greatest military academy in exchange for his rescue. You'll discover a world inspired by ancient Rome, where Laia must navigate deadly political intrigue as a slave. Meanwhile, you'll follow Elias, the academy's finest soldier who secretly longs for freedom. Their intertwined destinies will force you to question loyalty, sacrifice, and what it truly means to fight for what you believe in.

Sabaa Tahir is a 1 New York Times bestselling author whose acclaimed fantasy series, An Ember in the Ashes, has sold over a million copies worldwide. A former newspaper editor at The Washington Post, she drew upon her experience reporting from desolate military outposts and studying their history to craft her richly imagined, Roman-inspired world. Tahir's work explores themes of freedom, sacrifice, and the power of hope against all odds, captivating readers in more than thirty-five countries.