A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir, the thrilling sequel to An Ember in the Ashes, plunges readers back into the heart of the Martial Empire. Laien and Elias, now enemies of the state, are on the run, desperately seeking a way to outwit the Emperor and the Commandant. Their perilous journey takes them through treacherous landscapes and throws them into alliances with unexpected allies. As they fight for their survival and strive to ignite rebellion, they must confront their inner demons and decide what they are willing to sacrifice for the greater good. Meanwhile, back at Blackcliff Academy, Helene Aquilla grapples with her new role as the Blood Shrike, serving the Emperor while secretly plotting to undermine him. Caught between duty and conscience, Helene must make impossible choices that will determine the fate of the Empire. Filled with action, suspense, romance, and political intrigue, A Torch Against the Night continues the epic saga of love, loyalty, and revolution in a world consumed by darkness.

• Author: Sabaa Tahir
• Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
• Series: An Ember in the Ashes Series, Book 2
• Publisher: Razorbill
• Publication Date: August 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781101998892
• Pages: 448