Mashable.com has revealed the cover of A REAPER AT THE GATES, book three in Sabaa Tahir's Ember quartet. Get a preview below, but be sure to check out the post itself for info about what to expect from the third book, plus a Q&A with Sabaa! Last but not least, click on the below image for a special message from Sabaa!
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Blog Tour: A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir | Guest Post | Teaser | Giveaway
Welcome to our stop on A Torch Against the Night tour for Sabaa Tahir. This is one of my most anticipated reads of the year and I am beyond honored to be part of the tour. Below are some of Sabaa's favorite moments while writing this sequel, so be sure to check it out! This tour is hosted by PenguinTeen.
A Torch Against the Night An Ember in the Ashes #2
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: August 30th 2016
Review Source: Razorbill

Elias and Laia are running for their lives.
After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.
Laia is determined to break into Kauf - the Empire's most secure and dangerous prison - to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom.
But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene - Elias's former friend and the Empire's newest Blood Shrike.
Bound to Marcus's will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own - one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape... and kill them both.
Top Five Moments While Writing A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT
1. Writing the last sentence. It felt like eight years of love and writing and rewriting and wondering and hoping went into that one sentence.
2. Chapter 45. This will make sense after you read it. It’s been in the works for years.
3. When I realized I needed more time to write—and got it. I was thrilled when my publisher agreed to my request for more time. I finally felt like I had the space to tell a story that was worthy of both my characters and readers.
4. Writing the title into the book: I love it when I spot the title of a book I’m reading in the text. Turns out that I love writing that line, too!
5. When I decided to let a character live. I won’t tell you who he is. You might not even notice him. But he lived. Most of my readers know that I am heavily influenced by current events in my writing. I got this character’s story from our world. In our world he didn’t survive—so in my book I gave him a different, better ending.
I left the desert for university at 17, graduated from UCLA a few years later, and went to work for The Washington Post directly after. Five years later, I left the Post and started working on a book.
If I could be anything, I’d be a space explorer, but a cool one, like Jean-Luc Picard.
Enter for a chance to win a finished copy of A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir and an An Ember in the Ashes quote tote bag (ARV: $30.00).
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Waiting on Wednesday: A Torch Against the Night & Under the Lights
Waiting on Wednesday
"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
A Torch Against the Night
An Ember in the Ashes #2
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Release Date: August 30th 2016
Publisher: Razorbill
A Torch Against the Night takes readers into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant, and haunted by their pasts, Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and confront the treacherousness of their own hearts.
In the city of Serra, Helene Aquilla finds herself bound to the will of the Empire’s twisted new leader, Marcus. When her loyalty is questioned, Helene finds herself taking on a mission to prove herself—a mission that might destroy her, instead.
Under the Lights
The Field Party #2
Author: Abbi Glines
Release Date: August 23rd 2016
Publisher: Simon Pulse
In the follow-up to Abbi Glines’s #1 New York Times bestseller Until Friday Night—which bestselling author Kami Garcia called “tender, honest, and achingly real”—three teens from a small southern town are stuck in a dramatic love triangle.
Willa can’t erase the bad decisions of her past that led her down the path she’s on now. But she can fight for forgiveness from her family. And she can protect herself by refusing to let anyone else get close to her.
High school quarterback and town golden boy Brady used to be the best of friends with Willa—she even had a crush on him when they were kids. But that’s all changed now: her life choices have made her a different person from the girl he used to know.
Gunner used to be friends with Willa and Brady, too. He too is larger than life and a high school football star—not to mention that his family basically owns the town of Lawton. He loves his life, and doesn’t care about anyone except himself. But Willa is the exception—and he understands the girl she’s become in a way no one else can.
As secrets come to light and hearts are broken, these former childhood friends must face the truth about growing up and falling in love…even if it means losing each other forever.
Win #AnEmberintheAshes, #ATorchAgainsttheNight & more!
Hey everyone! As you all know, we are one of the A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT Ambassadors... And we received a copy of A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT! But if you follow us on Twitter, then you know we were one of the first ones in line at BEA to get a personalize copy. So yes, we do have a extra copy of A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT!
In addition, earlier this year, Sabaa toured the Penguin Teen Tour and we got a signed a copy of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES paperback for a lucky reader of this blog.
To top this, Mary E. Pearson and Suzanne Young provided us signed copies of The Beauty of Darkness and The Epidemic posters! If you haven't read their series, I highly suggest for you to check them out.
With this said, we are giving away all of the mentioned items to ONE lucky reader! This giveaway is open to all our reders, so yes, including INTERNATIONAL.
Enter below for a chance to win. Good luck everyone!
PS... tomorrow we will be announcing something TORCH-related ;)
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In case you missed it, PenguinTeen released the first TWO chapters of A Torch Against the Night! And if you haven't read it yet, then it's time that you do! Don't forget to enter the super cool giveaway Penguin is currently hosting.
A Torch Against the Night
An Ember in the Ashes #2
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: August 30th 2016
Review Source: Razorbill

Spent my childhood in the Mojave Desert, where I didn’t have cable and thus chose to entertain myself with books and radio. My parents assured me that I wanted to become a doctor, but a brief stint working in a hospital changed my mind.
I left the desert for university at 17, graduated from UCLA a few years later, and went to work for The Washington Post directly after. Five years later, I left the Post and started working on a book.
If I could be anything, I’d be a space explorer, but a cool one, like Jean-Luc Picard.
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A Torch Against the Night An Ember in the Ashes #2
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: August 30th 2016
Review Source: Razorbill

A Torch Against the Night takes readers into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant, and haunted by their pasts, Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and confront the treacherousness of their own hearts.
In the city of Serra, Helene Aquilla finds herself bound to the will of the Empire’s twisted new leader, Marcus. When her loyalty is questioned, Helene finds herself taking on a mission to prove herself—a mission that might destroy her, instead.
Excerpt from A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
Chapter 1: Laia
Chapter 1: Laia
How did they find us so fast?
Behind me, the catacombs echo with angry shouts and the screech of metal. My eyes dart to the grinning skulls lining the walls. I think I hear the voices of the dead.
Be swift, be fleet, they seem to hiss. Unless you wish to join our ranks.
“Faster, Laia,” my guide says. His armor flashes as he hastens ahead of me through the catacombs. “We’ll lose them if we’re quick. I know an escape tunnel that leads out of the city. Once we’re there, we’re safe.” FOR MORE CLICK EW.COM
Chapter 2: Elias
Three auxes and four legionnaires, fifteen yards behind us. As I race ahead, I whip my head around to gauge their progress. Make that six auxes, five legionnaires, and twelve yards.
More of the Empire’s soldiers will pour into the catacombs with every second that passes. By now, a runner has carried the message to neighboring patrols, and the drums will spread the alert throughout Serra: Elias Veturius spotted in the tunnels. All squads respond. The soldiers don’t need to be sure of my identity; they will hunt us down regardless.
I take a sharp left down a side tunnel, pulling Laia with me, my mind careening from thought to thought. Shake them off quickly, while you still can. Otherwise . . . FOR MORE CLICK MASHABLE.COM
I left the desert for university at 17, graduated from UCLA a few years later, and went to work for The Washington Post directly after. Five years later, I left the Post and started working on a book.
If I could be anything, I’d be a space explorer, but a cool one, like Jean-Luc Picard.
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Hey #Emberlings, The Title is REVEALED for Ember #2!

In case you missed it, yesterday Sabaa announced the title for Ember #2 will be revealed today. And guess what?! WE HAVE A NAME!!
ARE YOU READY??
Now the title is revealed, what do you think? Do you love it? Do you have any predictions?
Thanks Christine for sharing the reveal!
Hey #Emberlings, The TITLE for Ember #2 will be revealed TOMORROW!

WHO IS EXCITED WITH SABAA'S NEWS?! WE ARE!!
In case you don't know what we are talking about, well Sabaa shared this news today via a tweet:
The TITLE for EMBER #2 will be revealed sometime TOMORROW on the incredible @xtineMAY's youtube channel: https://t.co/d0D2c9ykuY
— Sabaa Tahir (@sabaatahir) September 9, 2015
And in case you're trying to figure out the title, here is a hint:
— Sabaa Tahir (@sabaatahir) September 9, 2015
An Ember in the Ashes - Character Love!

Don't get me wrong when I say this, I freaking adore Helene. Sure I love Laia as well, I think she and Elias will make a great couple and all. But I would rather stand up for Helene Aquilla. The girl is clever, badass, and well, she's ruthless. She has to endure hardship to survive a school full of boys. It's not easy to be the only girl in whatever circumstance you find yourself in. You are always underestimated. Boys will always be boys and will always think they're better. Helene has been bullied and has fought for herself even when she has proven to be worthy.
Regardless of the love I have for her, I hate that she loves Elias, so much... because it's a one way street. I wish she would stop having feeling for him because I fear she will betray him.



“How do I look?”
“You look…” Like a warrior goddess. Like a jinni of air come to bring us all to our knees.
I fear that she will turn her back on Elias and do things he never imagined her doing. She is, after all, a warrior. But my worst nightmare is having her death. NO SHE CANNOT DIE. AFTER EVERYTHING SHE'S BEEN THROUGH!
“Don’t forget us. Don’t become like him.”
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Helene
“We match each other stroke for stroke until I get a hit on her right arm.
She tries to switch sword arms, but I jab my scim at her wrist faster than she can parry. Her scim goes flying, and I tackle her. Her white-blonde hair tumbles free of her bun.
“Surrender!” I pin her down at the wrists, but she trashes and rips one arm free, scrabbling for a dagger at her waist. Steel stabs at my ribs, and seconds later, I am on my back with a blade at my throat.
“Ha!” She leans down, her hair falling around us like a shimmering silver curtain.”
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Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss 'No way, it's all good'
It didn't slow me down.
Mistaken, always second guessing
Underestimated, look I'm still around
I think she would appreciate this. What do you think? Share your thoughts about Helene!
We at YoungAdultMia love her! Here is what we have to say about her:

Playlist for An Ember in the Ashes!

FULL PLAYLISTS FOR AN EMBER IN THE ASHES: ELIAS
Without music, I could never have written An Ember in the Ashes. And without playlists, I could never have accessed Laia or Elias’s psyches. For the next few days, I’ll share the entire EMBER playlist (more than 200 songs) over a series of character-based posts. I’ll start with Elias.
Elias Veturius is a soldier of the Empire who wants only to be free. But before he can escape the life he’s been trained into, he’s ordered to participate in the Trials, a series of tests designed to select the next Emperor.
Here, I’ve shared Elias’s main playlist, as well as his playlists with other characters, each of which reflects his mindset when thinking of that character.
An Ember in the Ashes: Official FANDOM Name Announced!

An Ember in the Ashes Author: Sabaa Tahir
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: April 28th 2015
Review Source: Razorbill

Set in a terrifyingly brutal Rome-like world, An Ember in the Ashes is an epic fantasy debut about an orphan fighting for her family and a soldier fighting for his freedom. It’s a story that’s literally burning to be told.
LAIA is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire’s greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help to save her brother from execution.
ELIAS is the academy’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias is considering deserting the military, but before he can, he’s ordered to participate in a ruthless contest to choose the next Martial emperor.
When Laia and Elias’s paths cross at the academy, they find that their destinies are more intertwined than either could have imagined and that their choices will change the future of the empire itself.
If you remember couple of weeks ago we asked all of you to share your thoughts and ideas to name the A Ember in the Ashes fandom! Today, we are thrilled to share with you the official name!
As voted by you, the official AN EMBER IN THE ASHES fandom name has been decided!

Blog Tour: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir | Top 5 Favorite Moments
Welcome to our stop on An Ember in the Ashes tour for Sabaa Tahir. This tour is hosted by PenguinTeen.
An Ember in the Ashes Author: Sabaa Tahir
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: April 28th 2015
Review Source: Razorbill

Set in a terrifyingly brutal Rome-like world, An Ember in the Ashes is an epic fantasy debut about an orphan fighting for her family and a soldier fighting for his freedom. It’s a story that’s literally burning to be told.
LAIA is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire’s greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help to save her brother from execution.
ELIAS is the academy’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias is considering deserting the military, but before he can, he’s ordered to participate in a ruthless contest to choose the next Martial emperor.
When Laia and Elias’s paths cross at the academy, they find that their destinies are more intertwined than either could have imagined and that their choices will change the future of the empire itself.
Top 5: Favorite Moments
There are my favorite “non-obvious” moments from the publishing process, in no particular order.
1. Meeting so many awesome people at Comic Con.
1. Meeting so many awesome people at Comic Con.
Credit is Scott Seraydarian
2. Overhearing my then two-year-old tunelessly singing a song in which the only lyrics were “An Emba in da AAAshes! And Emba in da AAAshes!”
3. The first time I met the Penguin and Razorbill team in New York.
4. Two fan letters I got at ALA Mid-Winter from awesome teenagers in California. Whoa waterworks.
5. My parents reaction when I told them I sold my book, which was a very casual “Well yes, of course you did. Now to more important things. How are our grandbabies?”
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I left the desert for university at 17, graduated from UCLA a few years later, and went to work for The Washington Post directly after. Five years later, I left the Post and started working on a book.
If I could be anything, I’d be a space explorer, but a cool one, like Jean-Luc Picard.
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