--- product_id: 397987617 title: "An Ember in the Ashes" price: "SAR 114" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/397987617-an-ember-in-the-ashes store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Award-Winning YA Fantasy 4.6⭐ from 2,900+ Readers NYT Bestseller An Ember in the Ashes **Price:** SAR 114 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Ignite your next obsession with the YA fantasy that’s rewriting the rules! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Ember in the Ashes - **How much does it cost?** SAR 114 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/397987617-an-ember-in-the-ashes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy and YA Books of All Time—join the elite readers who know quality. - • **Epic Bestseller Status:** Instant New York Times bestseller and ranked #83 in YA Sci-Fi, proving its massive cultural impact. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** People’s Choice Award winner and praised by The Washington Post and The New York Times for its haunting, hopeful narrative. - • **Compelling Dual Protagonists:** Follow Laia and Elias, whose intertwined fates bring a fresh, gripping perspective on rebellion and freedom. - • **Immersive Ancient Rome-Inspired World:** Dive into a brutal, richly imagined empire where every choice shapes destiny. ## Overview An Ember in the Ashes is the first book in Sabaa Tahir’s New York Times bestselling series, celebrated as one of Time Magazine’s top 100 fantasy and YA books. Set in a brutal empire inspired by ancient Rome, it follows Laia, a spy risking everything to save her brother, and Elias, a soldier desperate for freedom. With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 3,000 readers and multiple awards, this gripping fantasy blends intense world-building with unforgettable characters, making it a must-read for fans of epic YA fiction. ## Description 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 desertcart'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. Review: Amazing - Amazing perfect, I loved it Review: The quality of the book - tbh this book came to me damaged and I was sooooo disappointed ## Features - Razorbill ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #83 in Science Fiction for Young Adults #248 in Fantasy for Young Adults | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,936 Reviews | ## Images ![An Ember in the Ashes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SIK7ms3RL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by M***A on 12 February 2021* Amazing perfect, I loved it ### ⭐⭐⭐ The quality of the book *by A***D on 30 May 2025* tbh this book came to me damaged and I was sooooo disappointed ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good fantasy with a touch of romance *by T***R on 7 August 2025* An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is a perfect book if you enjoy a good fantasy with a touch of romance. Set in a whole new, richly imagined world, this book is tough to put down. This novel’s plot is filled with so many twists and turns, I found myself reading on well after I should have turned out the lights! ❀ INTRICATELY PLOTTED WORLD An Ember in the Ashes is set in such an intricately plotted world that readers will easily picture themselves in it. Tahir’s descriptions of each hallway and secret passage of the story’s main setting, the academy, are so meticulous that readers can envision these easily. This setting is so different from other fantasy novels, which really sets it apart and makes it a really interesting book. ❀ EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE The plot in An Ember in the Ashes is so extraordinary and unique. As I was reading, I thought of this book as a bit of a cross between Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling and Legend by Marie Lu. Similar to Harry Potter, An Ember in the Ashes, in Elias’s perspective, is about a game that takes place in an academy for those who had to earn their position. Like Legend, Laia is a spy who is sent to discover secrets about the game called the Trials. She spies on Elias and their paths cross. I really enjoyed how there are two different stories about two different people that connect to create a fantastic fantasy. An Ember in the Ashes has such an unpredictable plot that is nearly impossible to put down! ❀ OPTIONED FOR FILM Another thing that really impresses me about An Ember in the Ashes is the fact that this YA book series has already been optioned by Paramount Pictures. It really deserves the highest of accolades, even before publication! I am excited to see if the film will accurately portray the book and its characters. ❀ WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year! I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those who love the fantasy genre. It is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games. 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