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An all-new official standalone graphic novel prequel to the New York Times best-selling YA series An Ember in the Ashes novels from creator Sabaa Tahir!
REBELLION IS FORGED IN THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE. Before they were torn asunder, Laia lived happily and quietly with her Nan, Pop, and brother Darin within the Scholar district of Martial-ruled Serra. Although Laia is afraid to venture outside her home due to the heavy Martial presence, Darin loves to explore all parts of their home city... even those that are forbidden. A chance encounter with famed swordsmith Spiro Teluman, who sees in Darin a talent for forging weapons, leads him down a path that pulls him away from his family but towards hope for his people. While Laia is forced to take her brother's place accompanying Pop to combat a dangerous illness spreading quickly through Serra. When Laia discovers a surprising cure, will she brave exposure and the heavily-patrolled streets so she can save the city and someone she loves? New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir joins writer Nicole Andelfinger and artist Sonia Liao for an all-new original graphic novel revealing the life of Laia and Darin in Serra before the tragedy that pulled them into the An Ember in the Ashes mythology.
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Booklist Review
The Ember in the Ashes series kicks off with this graphic novel prequel that introduces siblings Laia and Darin, members of the lowest class in their society, which is under martial law. Much like the setting of Hunger Games, in this world the empire is divided into districts restricted to certain classes of society, there are curfews, and the martial guards do as they please. Darin is a healer's apprentice who spends most of his time escaping to the rooftops to draw, while his sister, Laia, tries her best to stay at home, keep her head down, and help her grandparents with the healing business. One night, Darin happens upon a forge and catches the attention of a blacksmith who needs an apprentice as well. Fans of the series will delight in having this prelude to the series, with realistic illustrations and full, vibrant panels showing all those details of the city where Laia and Darin reside. It's a quick read, and fans of Tahir's novel will appreciate the backstory fleshing out what comes next in the series.
