![]() He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined-and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier-and secretly, its most unwilling. 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. But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. They’ve seen what happens to those who do. ![]() The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. Buy An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over 25. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. 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. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. ” -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. It was an honor to work on A Thief Among the Trees, and to help Sabaa bring this story not only to longtime Ember lovers but also introduce this deep and poignant world to new readers as well.”Īrt for the graphic novel comes from Sonia Liao, whose previous clients have included Red 5 Comics, trans media studio Global Tinker and Boom! Studios.Summary: BOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES One of Time Magazine’ s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time One of Time Magazine’ s 100 Best YA 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. ![]() “Relevant and thought-provoking, the story is one that continues to stick with me. “Sabaa has created something truly inspiring with her An Ember in the Ashes series,” added Andelfinger, who will script the graphic novel. I’m so excited for readers to discover this new piece of the Ember world.” And working with Nicole Andelfinger, Sonia Liao and the team at BOOM! Studios to bring these characters to life has been an inspiring and joyful collaboration. “It’s an absolute joy to use this medium to explore the life-altering events that helped shape Ember characters like Elias and Helene. A whole lot of An Ember in the Ashes FanFiciton Pairings I have written so far: Laia and Elias Helene and Elias Laias parents: Mirra and Jahan Laia and Keenan (Keep in. “I’ve loved graphic novels and comics since I was a kid thieving The Sandman from my older brother,” Tahir said in a statement. The family ekes out an existence in the Empires. Is there something more to their mission than they’d been led to believe, and could it undermine their belief in the Martial Empire that has ruled their lives since childhood…? It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. Thief follows the backstory of Elias Veturius and Helene Aquilla who, as students at Blackcliff Academy, are tasked with a mission to steal a poison held on Isle South - only to discover that, amongst those standing in their way, are some unlikely enemies, including fellow Blackcliff students. 'Batman' Writer Mattson Tomlin, Artist Lee Bermejo Team for Time Traveling Assassin Story 'A Vicious Circle' (Exclusive)
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