Reactions While Reading An Ember in the Ashes

The team at Penguin has launched a campaign surrounding An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (which, by the way, you really should read if you haven't already). They're also giving you the chance to name the fandom! To do so, visit Two Chicks On Books.

As part of this campaign, we were given the opportunity to participate and we've decided to post our reactions while reading An Ember in the Ashes, all in gif form. To read my full review (more like me rambling about the feels), click here.

So without further ado, my reactions while reading this whirlwind of a book...

In the beginning:

Poor Barrius. Run, Elias, run.

Basically every scene with the Commandant:


She's a true villain.



Especially true when she hurts Laia.

The Third Trial:




Sorry? What? I don't think I'm reading this right. It's not real.

The Fourth Trial:


This isn't fair.

Aftermath of the Fourth Trial:


Nope. That's all.

What were your reactions when reading these scenes? What do you think was the most emotional scene? Do you have a good name for the fandom? Let us know in the comments!