Writer. Musichead. Book Junkie. Sock Aficionado. Kehanni. #1 NYT bestselling author of the EMBER IN THE ASHES series.

sabaa tahir

A professional author since 2015 and a journalist before that, Sabaa’s books have sold more than a million copies worldwide, are New York Times and international bestsellers, and have been honored by TIME Magazine on a list of the 100 best fantasy books of all time. Her work has appeared on numerous best books of the year lists including: Amazon, Buzzfeed, The New York Public Library, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, Hypable, Paste, Bustle, LA Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, TIME and Entertainment Weekly.

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An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

An Ember in the Ashes

A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

A Torch Against the Night

Reaper at the gates

A Reaper at the Gates

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

A sky beyond the storm

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“[An Ember in the Ashes] thrusts its readers into a world marred by violence and oppression, yet does so with simple prose that can offer moments of loveliness in its clarity. This complexity makes Ember a worthy novel—and one as brave as its characters.”

–The New York Times Book Review

“[A Torch against the night is] Fresh and exciting…Tahir has shown a remarkable talent for penning complex villains.” – A.V. Club

–A.V. Club

“This epic fantasy set in the Martial Empire has it all: danger and violence, secrets and lies, strong characters and forbidden romance and a touch of the supernatural.”

–The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Fast-paced, well-structured and full of twists and turns, An Ember in the Ashes is an evocative debut that has left me invested in knowing what happens next.”

–NPR

“Tahir proves to be a master of suspense and a canny practitioner of the cliffhanger, riveting readers’ attention throughout…[An] action-packed, breathlessly paced story.”

–Booklist, Starred Review