The sequel to the hottest fantasy debut of 2016 comes out next month, which means there are two readers spewing emotion on social media right now: those who would do anything to get their hands on an early copy of the sequel to An Ember in the Ashes, and those lucky enough to have already devoured it. We took a look on Twitter and Instagram and it appears early reviewers agree on one thing: A Torch Against the Night slays. Read on for 15 of our favorite reactions to A Torch Against the Night!
Me: I have work to do, #ATorchAgainsttheNight, I can’t read you right now.
Book:
Me: Excellent point, Book. *reads for hours*@sabaatahir— Rebecca Speas (@SpeasySpice) June 9, 2016
No convincing necessary.
I need to do laundry & clean the house, but I CANNOT stop reading #ATorchAgainsttheNight! Ohhh @sabaatahir, look what you’ve done! 😝
— Sarah (@whatsarahread) July 17, 2016
You might have to neglect your life duties for a while when you get your hands on a copy.
I finished #ATorchAgainstTheNight in 24 hours. It’s THAT good. 😫⚔😫
— TheMeltingLibrary (@meltinglibrary) July 14, 2016
It’s. that. good.
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“Holy sequel Batman”
I’m reading #atorchagainstthenight and I do not want to put it down. But sadly, real life calls… https://t.co/sq9MTnFL2F
— Chaol Westfall Trash (@LovelyOwlsBooks) July 2, 2016
Real life can wait.
in the future, when I look back on this day, I’ll remember that @sabaatahir‘s words got me through it. #ATorchAgainstTheNight
— Tehlor Kinney (@tehlorkay) June 13, 2016
<3
I’m a little over halfway through A Torch Against The Night, and I’m dying. 😱😭😱😭😱😭
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Did we feel to mention you’re in for an emotional roller coaster?
You guys. I just finished A Torch Against the Night by @sabaatahir and wow. pic.twitter.com/GgCbt0gVq5
— stacee (@book_junkee) July 15, 2016
Excellent gif choice.
On page 215 of 464 of A Torch Against the Night, by Sabaa Tahir: Too many GOD DAMN FEELS… https://t.co/DQgIVZ3CEa
— Sally-zar Slytherin (@TheDarkDictator) July 9, 2016
Once again, the feelings…
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When a sequel is amazing right off the bat, you know you’re in for something good.
Still not over A Torch Against the Night 😭 I keep thinking about it and will until the next book! @sabaatahir ur books always do this to me
— Chaol Westfall Trash (@LovelyOwlsBooks) July 7, 2016
A sure sign you just read something life changing: you can’t stop thinking about it.
I just finished @sabaatahir A Torch Against the Night. All the feels! Such an excellent follow up. 👏🎉💖🍾 pic.twitter.com/KxwTuepspW
— Tawney_Bland (@TawneyBland) July 5, 2016
YAS.
I started A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT by @sabaatahir and I don’t think I’m emotionally prepared for this. pic.twitter.com/eDeUTTZ5WA
— Asma Faizal (@IceyAsma) June 2, 2016
We recommend grabbing a stuffed animal for snuggling purposes and try again.
@JonahLisa just wait until you read book 2- I was a book zombie for days – so good #atorchagainstthenight – @sabaatahir
— Judy Parks Samuels (@judysamuels) June 29, 2016
It will take you to book zombie status.
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You’re in for the ride of your life.
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