Review: A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

A new emperor sits on the throne of the Martial Empire, bringing with him treachery and pain. Elias and Laia are on the run, desperate to complete their mission of freeing Darin from the hellish prison of Kauf. Helene is left to deal with the backlash of the their escape, while pursuing a mission that might just put out her light for good. Meanwhile, mysterious beings are in play—forcing everyone to dance to their tune.

A Torch Against the Night is a wicked book—written with the elegance of Sarah J. Maas and the brutality of George R.R. Martin. It will pull you to the point of tears and leave you there, screaming. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of book that we've been waiting for. The character development is matched point for point with the world building and plot twists. This sequel to An Ember in the Ashes is perfection, and you will be sorry if you don’t read it as soon as it comes out.

A Torch Against the Night. Saba Tahir. Razorbill. August 31, 2016. 464 pages. ISBN: 9781101998878. $19.95. Order Here!

To begin the epic tale of Elias, Laia, and Helene, order An Ember in the Ashes here for $11.99! And join Bookworks new bookclub, In the Name of Magic (name may change!), on July 12, 2016 at 6pm to discuss it! Members get a discount!

Review: Empire of Dust by Eleanor Herman

In this epic sequel to Legacy of Kings, the story continues at the same speed and intensity. Alex and his companions begin to test the limits of their new roles in the world, discovering who they want to be in the process of defending themselves from all sides. The backdrop of Ancient Greece has never been more apparent or intriguing than it is throughout this story.

The writing style of Herman is still just as jarring as it was in the first installment, however the plot gets more absorbing and mysterious with each page, making it easy to ignore the odd use of the present-tense. The characters come to life more with each chapter, making the reader long to know what happens next in each storyline. In my opinion, Empire of Dust is a fantastic addition to a series that started off on shaky feet; it left me dying to know more!

Empire of Dust. Eleanor Herman. Harlequin Teen. June 28, 2016

384 pages. ISBN: 9780373211290. $19.99. Order Here!