This Golden Flame

In Emily Victoria's #ownvoices debut YA fantasy, "An Ember in the Ashes," Karis awakens a hidden automaton, Alix, with no idea why he was made or why his father tried to destroy him. Together, they must find her brother and the secret that has held her country in its power for centuries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

In Emily Victoria's captivating #ownvoices debut YA fantasy, "An Ember in the Ashes," readers are transported to a world of magic, rebellion, and self-discovery. Orphaned and forced to serve the ruling group of scribes in her country, Karis yearns for nothing more than to reunite with her brother, who was long ago shipped away. However, the Scriptorium, with its sole focus on unlocking the ancient magic of an automaton army, views family bonds as insignificant. Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds, Karis embarks on a daring quest to find her brother. Along the way, she awakens a hidden automaton named Alix, who possesses intelligence and a conscience of his own. Alix has no idea why he was created or why his father, the nation's greatest traitor, once tried to destroy the automatons. As the Scriptorium becomes increasingly determined to control Karis, they also launch a relentless hunt for her and Alix. Together, they must uncover the secret that has held their country in its power for centuries and change their fate. "An Ember in the Ashes" is a thrilling adventure that blends elements of fantasy, rebellion, and personal growth, offering readers a captivating and unforgettable journey. 2021 Tantor Media Inc

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 144 x 290 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529363777