An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir — book slip

Under the oppressive Martial Empire, Laia's life is one of survival and fear. When her brother is arrested for treason, she makes a desperate deal with rebels: spy on the Empire's brutal military academy in exchange for his rescue.

Inside, she meets Elias, a soldier who secretly despises the tyranny he's meant to uphold. As their paths intertwine, Laia and Elias must navigate a world of danger and deceit, where their choices could alter the fate of the Empire itself.

⚠️ Content note: graphic violence, slavery, and threats of sexual assault.