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I'm sitting here wondering how to articulate what happened to me while reading this book.
I'm thinking that maybe Tahir wrote some kind of magic into the pages, because WOW!
This one started off a bit slower than the first one, and I had a moment of worry at that. But by the halfway maker all my worries were blown away. Not only did we get spectacular character development and an epic journey...
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My initial plan was to finish The Boyfriend and An Ember in the Ashes for the year, but now I'm done with both and I'm only at 11h26m.
I need to work tomorrow and Tuesday, so I'm adding an audio book (Carrie Soto is back) and obviously A Torch against the Night to see if I can get to the 20hours
#YearEnd
#20in4
#OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew
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I turn to look into my brother‘s eyes. For a long moment, all we can do is take in each other‘s faces.
“Look at you, little sister,” Darin finally whispers. His smile is the sun rising after the longest, darkest night. “Look at you.”
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Here's my TBR for October and #hauntedshelf. #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

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A worthy sequel! Character development is a main theme here as Laia becomes more self-assured, driven by her need to save her brother; Helene figures out how to survive as the second-in-command to an emperor she doesn't trust; and Elias must reckon with all the harm he's caused as a Mask. Will be going on to book 3 after finishing my book club selection!

How did they find us so fast?
Behind me, the catacombs echo with angry shouts and the screech of metal. My eyes dart to the grinning skulls lining the walls. I think I hear the voices of the dead.
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Definitely kept me interested in the series and wanting to keep reading the rest of the books. All the characters worked well and story keeper moving at a good paise #booktube #bookreview

Here‘s my review video for the book

A Torch Against the night book review
https://youtu.be/vOH2vvCqiPQ

I had a great time reading this book. It was such an amazing continuation of the story. It had so many twists in the story. I can‘t wait to see what happens in the next book. This is such an exciting series.
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I really loved characters, this had several secondary characters that were awesome and I liked how we got Helene's POV.

The beginning was a bit slow after the first action-packed chapter but picked up after 50 %. Then we got to see more of those strange creatures and merciless world similar to first book.

This book made me cry several times. This had twists that I didn't see coming.

#SeriesRead2022

“Look at you, little sister,” Darin finally whispers. His smile is the sun rising after the longest, darkest night. “Look at you.”
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It follows two young fugitives fleeing for their lives in a corrupt empire; their only hope of survival is by freeing a certain inmate from their kingdom's most secure prison.
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This series is fantastic. Hours pass while I'm immersed in this world losing all track of time. This author has an amazing ability to put her characters in the worst situations ever and write the most amazing, hateful villains. The portrayal of war and genocide almost takes it out of the YA genre, but so well done. #highlyrecommend #mustread

Book 52

When your cat thinks he's a bookmark😐

4½⭐
This second book was brutal and deadly but fulfilling. One thing that‘s certain about these books is that they are definitely not boring; there is a lot to unpack. At the end of book one, things felt uncertain, at least, as far as what direction things were going. I feel like elements are progressing towards something. Also, what felt like a love square is becoming something less confusing for both us and the characters, I least I think it is?

Amazing secuel of An Ember in the Ashes! Filled with action, misteries and with surprising plot twists. But there is also a lot of violence for my taste, and until the last 100 pages de of the book I was a bit lost with everything that was going on. Still amazing book!

5/5 for the second in this fantasy series! This one was a wild ride! I loved every minute of it. There were so many twists and turns. Laia and Elias are wonderful characters. I‘m so worried about Helene. I will be continuing this series!

How did they find us so fast?
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5/5 ⭐️ Even with this being the second time I've read this, the way Sabaa Tahir weaves her plot twists blows my mind!! 🤯 I haven't read the 3rd or 4th book yet but I really love this series!
#catsoflitsy

This book was all and more than I could have ever wanted from a book two of a series! Nothing about it was ever boring. Every character has the growth they needed. I was utterly destroyed towards the end of the book but was saved with the ending. Absolutely fantastic.

An excellent sequel. The audio version is fantastic, especially with having the three points of view narrated by different narrators.

I just really can't wait to finally find out what happens next!

#bookspinbingo #seriesread2021 #FabulousFebruary
@TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView @Andrew65

Quiet morning to sit and finish my book 🙂

#FabulousFebruary

These are the books I'm hoping to get through this time around. I'm almost done the tagged book and the others aren't crazy big, plus I have #audiobooks for two of them and it's a long weekend so it should be a pretty achievable goal. Unless I change my mind. As I do 🤷‍♀️ #moodreader

#FabulousFebruary @Andrew65

So overwhelmed with all these lovely letters and cards from my #LitsyLove fam! I will be getting back to you soon! Our international mail have stopped for a bit hence I haven‘t manage to send out the letters I have written! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You made a very lonely girl who is cooped up at home since March 2020 very happy!!

Snow day snuggles ❄️
#catsoflitsy

My #24in48 stack! Its a busy weekend, but I hope to get in a big chunk of reading!

Once again I really enjoyed the narration of the second book. Laia is single minded in her drive to save her brother, as her and Elias are being pursued, even at times to the detriment of others

The magic in the world starts to present itself a bit more in this book, which we saw glimpses of in book 1, but the story is definitely driven a lot by the characters development.

This was my second read through of book 2, which is a solid 4 star read.

Progress:
📖 I finished 2 books & started the tagged reread today, so I'm pretty on track.
🥗 With a family health issue, I basically ate what I could, when & where I could. I expect that to continue as life returns to normal. Instead, I will change my goal to an outdoor walk 5x per week. This will at least instill an easier health habit, and maybe get me out of the house & away from the stress for 20-30 minutes a day.

#BFC21 @wanderinglynn

Just finished this puzzle I got for my birthday today whilst listening to A Torch Against The Night.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
A fantastic follow up to the first book, Tahir adds a third narrator to this one & really expands the reach of the story.
I‘ve read reviews that people think this is a tired or overdone storyline, but I don‘t think that‘s the case. There are, of course, elements we recognize from the genre, but this series so far has done things I wasn‘t expecting & delved deeper than anticipated. I am excited to continue into book 3!

Time to get this day started!

#WinterGames #MerryReaders #bookspinbingo #crushtherush #ProgressItDecember #dashingdecember #readyourway

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Just me for a bit so I'm going to catch an episode of two of Sugar Rush Christmas and a few chapters of my book 😊🎄

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@Clwojick @Andrew65

One of these blues is navy 😂

#WinterGames #MerryReaders #Photochallenge

@Clwojick

1. When I was about 8 we adopted a scruffy little mixed breed terrier named Rascal. He was the sweetest thing and so good with me and my sister, who used to dress him up and push him in a doll stroller 😂
2. So thankful for my therapist. As someone who has been in therapy on and off all my life, I'm grateful for these professionals! ❤️

#thankfulthursday

Clearly I did not post this one either - sorry, taking a look at my goodreads now. ************** There were parts of this was that was a bit long and not quite as enjoyable as the first. I‘m still a bit confused as to why Elias was chosen for his job. I am rather intrigued by the Nightbringer.

I love when a sequel makes you see a character in a new light. The change of perspective the continuation can give you and the rage you can feel at fictional characters.
#bookworm #readeverything #sabbatahir #torchagainstthenight #emberintheashes #loved
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This is the second book in the Ember In The Ashes series. It was a great follow up. I listened to the audio edition and the narrators were fantastic. I love this series 💙
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I really liked this book! Was not as good as the first one, but it was still really enjoyable. Major plot twist at the end that I did not see coming! I can‘t wait to read the next one.

Stayed up late with this one. Parts dragged just a little bit at times. The ending left me wanting the next book though. This bingo could go a lot of ways since I‘m working on so many books! 😅 #bookspinbingo 5 out of 10 so far for my goal!

I read the prequel to this last year and it was INCREDIBLE. #sabaatahir writing draws you in and slams you down into the desert. I love that she flips between multiple points of view so you see a fully rounded story. I was so excited that the library finally had this sequel and it is not disapointing so far #torchagainstthenight #books #currentlyreading #loveit #takemeonajourney
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This book didn‘t suffer against the notorious second book in a series curse- it was just as consuming and exciting as the first one. Can‘t wait to see what‘s next!

I should go in and start dinner, but it‘s finally cooling off out here and this book is so fun.

Tonight‘s plans

I BLEW through this series, y‘all. Of course second installments are never as good as the first, but this kept pace. I LOVE me some Elias— I didn‘t love how his story arc ended in this book. I‘m hoping he has better luck in the next book. Liai just keeps getting stronger and deeper. Oh, and of course there‘s a love triangle! 🔺😂 8/10

I have had this book on my shelf for months, but I finally got to it. I may have to go right on to the third one, even though I already had another book picked out.

I love this cover! #atorchagainstthenight #sabaatahir