A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir is the explosive second installment in the Ember in the Ashes series, picking up immediately after the heart-stopping events of the first book. Elias and Laia are on the run from the brutal Martial Empire, racing against time to rescue Laia's brother from the notorious Kauf prison—a place from which no one has ever escaped alive. With the Empire's most ruthless forces hunting them, every step could be their last.
As they journey through treacherous terrain and face impossible odds, Elias struggles with the dark prophecy that binds him to the Empire he's trying to escape, while Laia must find the courage to become the leader her people need. Meanwhile, Helene, Elias's former friend and now Blood Shrike, is torn between her duty to the Empire and her loyalty to the boy she once knew. Each must make devastating choices that will shape the fate of the Empire and everyone they love.
This action-packed sequel raises the stakes with even more intense battles, deeper character development, and shocking twists that will leave readers breathless. Sabaa Tahir weaves together multiple perspectives in a story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the price of freedom. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy with complex characters, morally grey choices, brutal action sequences, and romance tested by impossible circumstances in a world inspired by ancient Rome where survival means becoming something you never thought you could be.
