A spark within the forge : an ember in the ashes graphic novel

A spark within the forge An ember in the ashes graphic novel

Sabaa Tahir

Book - 2021

"REBELLION IS FORGED IN THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE. Before they were torn asunder, Laia lived happily and quietly with her Nan, Pop, and brother Darin within the Scholar district of Martial-ruled Serra. Although Laia is afraid to venture outside her home due to the heavy Martial presence, Darin loves to explore all parts of their home city... even those that are forbidden. A chance encounter with famed swordsmith Spiro Teluman, who sees in Darin a talent for forging weapons, leads him down a path that pulls him away from his family but towards hope for his people. While Laia is forced to take her brother's place accompanying Pop to combat a dangerous illness spreading quickly through Serra. When Laia discovers a surprising cure, will... she brave exposure and the heavily-patrolled streets so she can save the city and someone she loves?."--

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Subjects
Government, Resistance to > Comic books, strips, etc.
Dystopias > Comic books, strips, etc.
Military education > Comic books, strips, etc.
Military missions > Comic books, strips, etc.
Survival > Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Graphic novel adaptations.
Fantasy comics.
Dystopian comics.
Genres
Graphic novels
Graphic novel adaptations
Fantasy comics
Dystopian comics
Published
Los Angeles, California : Archaia [2021]
Language
English
Main Author
Sabaa Tahir (author)
Other Authors
Nicole Andelfinger (author), Sonia Liao (artist), Annette Fanzhu (inker), Kieran Quigley (colourist), Micaela Tangorra (letterer), Mike Fiorentino (-)
Item Description
"Based on the novel series An ember in the ashes by Sabbaa Tahir."
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN
9781684157624
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

The Ember in the Ashes series kicks off with this graphic novel prequel that introduces siblings Laia and Darin, members of the lowest class in their society, which is under martial law. Much like the setting of Hunger Games, in this world the empire is divided into districts restricted to certain classes of society, there are curfews, and the martial guards do as they please. Darin is a healer's apprentice who spends most of his time escaping to the rooftops to draw, while his sister, Laia, tries her best to stay at home, keep her head down, and help her grandparents with the healing business. One night, Darin happens upon a forge and catches the attention of a blacksmith who needs an apprentice as well. Fans of the series will delight in having this prelude to the series, with realistic illustrations and full, vibrant panels showing all those details of the city where Laia and Darin reside. It's a quick read, and fans of Tahir's novel will appreciate the backstory fleshing out what comes next in the series.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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