A Sky Beyond the Storm: An Ember in the Ashes Novel: 4

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We at least get to see much of Elias’ internal struggle between his heart and his duty, and his increasing desire to restore balance and protect the jinn from harm – despite the wishes of multiple other major characters – could really have provided some interesting conflict between them all, had it been properly introduced before the final fourth of the story. (In all honestly, I’m not sure that this series has ever really fully explained its jinn-based lore to my satisfaction and this would have also likely helped there as well.) I felt his death was only for emotional impact, and yes I cried because of his death. Because Helene has been through too much already. She’s lost every single person she’s ever loved. And I hate how this was done to her. Again. Sadly, this one is disappointing as hell! All that momentum that was built up in the first three books disappeared and never revived again. Special shout out to Elias and Helene fighting together as well, not necessarily a spoiler, but it just reminded me of Ember when they fought with each other side by side, thought it was a moment where I was like HANG ON!

This book ripped me to shreds. It tore me limb from limb, vessel from vessel, thoroughly. It demanded I shut up and take the pain like a woman, like Helene, or Laia, or Afya, or Livvy, or Mamie Rila, or Mirra, or as any woman in this series would. This book showed not an ounce of mercy, not an ounce of regret. But in a way, I am glad. Because Sabaa Tahir portrays life. She portrays life the way it truly is, not as she wishes it to be or as we, her readers, wish it to be. Sometimes life is not always kind, and sometimes we forget that. Sometimes we forget that not everyone is full and bursting to the brim with happiness. Sometimes people ache for it. Sometimes people search their whole lives for it, chasing it, and never obtain it. Sometimes their whole lives pass and they have never tasted it. And we have to be grateful for those fleeting times, those brief moments of joy. I am very confused with the world building if this world and the whole Jin concept isn’t explained properly. There were characters who deserved better. what was that Rehmat thing? it came out of nowhere. The 'loss' in the end didn't make me feel anything. That's how disinterested I became. Seriously. So damn disappointing. You are broken. But it is broken things that are the sharpest. The deadliest. It is broken things that are the most unexpected, and the most underestimated.”So many strong female characters, like it really does get me all in the feels with this because they are all SOOOO good!

Helene is the Empress of the Empire, with Avitas as her second-in-command. Her focus lies on the ongoing war, and she wants to stay focused because she believes in duty before anything else. Therefore, she tries to avoid Avitas and her feelings for him as long as possible. How old is Laia in this book? The howls sound again, clear even through the downpour. Mauth’s magic will protect me—already it rises around my body, a shield against the jinn. But the jinn do not concern me. My duty is to the ghosts, and if something threatens them, I must know what it is. Questions flood my mind. Questions I need answers to. “What do you mean ‘forget the walls’?” I yank the old man toward me. “What threat do you speak of?” But he looks over my shoulder to the figures emerging from the dark, their eyes burning like small suns through the curtain of rain. “He belongs to us, Soul Catcher.” The voice that speaks is sibilant and heavy with rancor. One of the jinn steps forward, a glaive in her hand. “Return him,” she says. “Or suffer our wrath.” It comprises of- “I love Laia. But I am The Soul Catcher, I should have no feelings. But I love Laia! NO, I am The Soul Catcher, I should not have feelings. BuT I lOvE Laia. No, I am the Soul Catcher, I should have no feelings. But I lOVE LAIA. No- I am the Soul Catcher- ” by Lacy Baugher 2 years ago Sabaa Tahir concludes her ambitious Ember in the Ashes series with A Sky Beyond the Storm, a massive tale of war, loss, memory – and love of all kinds.

How do I even conclude this review, these books are literally ingrained in to me, like in every which way, I am so so so thankful to Sabaa for writing this series, because it genuinely means so much to me. I’ve made so many friends because of this book and got closer to other friends as well. For the final book in a series it exceeded all of my expectations, it’s absolutely heartbreaking and devastating, but I still loved every single moment of it. The last person I’m going to talk about here is Darin, I can’t even explain my thoughts about Darin because he’s just that brother figure! He’s been through it, captured, tortured, freed and then starts to rebuild his life. There’s just something so pure about Darin, the way he acts with Laia, and then his relationship with Elias. Darin takes no shit, people treat him differently because he’s a Scholar and he’s just like nope, and speaks up and defends himself. I mean I get it if Sabaa Tahir needs extra time to make it the best finale it can be, but I don't think I can survive a wait that long 😞 Helene and Avitas started off as enemies to lovers because Avitas who was at Keris’s side tortured Helene in the second book. But Avitas pledged his loyalty to Helene, and they haven’t been enemies since then. Is this book YA? by Amani Salahudeen 2 years ago A Sky Beyond the Storm wrapped up Sabaa Tahir’s Ember in the Ashes quartet with tons of twists and surprises. Here are the 5 biggest moments. Warning: The following takes includes major spoilers for the final book in Sabaa Tahir’s Ember in the Ashes series. Proceed at your own risk!