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A Torch Against the Night

Sabaa Tahir · 2016

An Ember in the Ashes · Book 2

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing and tension; intimacy fades to black

Tropes

Slow Burn Dual POV Political Intrigue Forbidden Romance Love Triangle Heist / Mission Betrayal Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Torture War and Atrocities Death of Major Character Slavery / Forced Servitude

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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