Is A Torch Against the Night a standalone novel?

No. It is the second book in Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes quartet, following An Ember in the Ashes and preceding A Reaper at the Gates and A Sky Beyond the Storm.

Do I need to read An Ember in the Ashes before this book?

Yes. A Torch Against the Night picks up directly where An Ember in the Ashes ends and assumes familiarity with its characters and events.

Who narrates the audiobook of A Torch Against the Night?

The unabridged audiobook is narrated by Fiona Hardingham, Steve West, and Katharine McEwan.

A Torch Against the Night

Fantasy Young Adult

Pages: 464
Published: 2016
Language: English

Synopsis

Laia and Elias are on the run, heading north to infiltrate the Empire's most brutal prison and rescue Laia's brother. While Elias sacrifices his own future to protect her, they are hunted by the ruthless Commandant and a new, deadly Warden. They must navigate a landscape of betrayal and dark magic where every choice carries a heavy price.