Fantasy

In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power, and the next hedonistic thrill. Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher-the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for C

This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear. The Washington Post An Ember in the Ashes could launch Sabaa Tahir into JK Rowling territory It has the addictive quality of TheHunger Games combined with the fantasy of Harry Potter and the brutality of Game of Thrones. Public Radio International An Ember