This is truly refreshing, and this is where Tahir’s relevance as a writer of color comes in. Besides inevitably invoking the leaders of Rome and the gruesome brutality of their times, the books pull lore from beyond where the literature of Europe and the United States usually goes. □ It’s more like, the novel has words and phrases influenced by Urdu and Hindi, major languages in South Asia and supernatural creatures familiar to stories in the region. It evokes inspiration from South Asia and the Middle East as well as the Roman Empire. So here’s a huge shout-out to diversity in storytelling and her unique perspective. That being said, she is also writing in a world that does not traditionally feature people who look like her, and every breakthrough into a field in which we’re not expected or accepted is a cause to celebrate. Sabaa Tahir is a uniquely talented author and defies all labels. Her merit as an author is understood from page 1, and she can define herself as that without needing a clarifying label attached to the word “author.” It promises to be a memorable series. If you haven’t read the first one, get to it already! 2. Books three and four are also on their way. The theme of an unjust society, mired in its greed to marginalize, subdue, and control runs through the first and is amplified in the second. The world created in the first is carried forth in an honest way. ![]() It’s the sequel to the heart-racing bestseller: “An Ember in the Ashes”įor those who read “An Ember in the Ashes” and had your minds blown, rest assured this sequel is totally worth the hype. Here’s why you should read it immediately.ġ. “A Torch Against the Night” by Sabaa Tahir is a refreshing epic tale that truly sweeps you away with its meticulous detail and otherworldly feel. If you look at the world post-Harry Potter with dismay and are always looking for another read to dive into, this might be the one to get into. …but you aren’t sure what book to pick up, look no further. So if you’re like me and you’re always doing this: I once finished half a book while walking on a treadmill because I needed to handle the stress the plot was causing me. Today, the sight of a library or a bookstore and the thought of a new, exciting read still leaves me breathless. ![]() For those of us who love to read, we find our ways. Growing up, I mastered the art of reading in absolutely any situation: while eating, while stretching, doing chores, mopping the floor, you name it.
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