A Reaper at the Gates
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Sabaa Tahir
BOOK THREE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pick!"The perfect summer read." --The Washington PostThe beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post).Beyond the Martial Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger.Helene Aquilla, the Blood Shrike, is desperate to protect her sister's life and the lives of everyone in the Empire. But she knows that danger lurks on all sides: Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable and violent, while Keris Veturia, the ruthless Commandant, capitalizes on the Emperor's volatility to grow her own power--regardless of the carnage she leaves in her path.Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows the fate of the world lies not in the machinations of the Martial court, but in stopping the Nightbringer. But in the hunt to bring him down, Laia faces unexpected threats from those she hoped would help her, and is drawn into a battle she never thought she'd have to fight.And in the land between the living and the dead, Elias Veturius has given up his freedom to serve as Soul Catcher. But in doing so, he has vowed himself to an ancient power that demands his complete surrender--even if that means abandoning the woman he loves.
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Author
Sabaa Tahir
Pages
480
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2018-06-12
ISBN
0448494523 9780448494524
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"Book 3 (Ember of Ashes) - Leia comes into her own and continues to find allies in unexpected places "
Nicole Sinders
"I just gave up half way through. This trilogy started out very good and kept me interested but honestly nothings really happening at this point the story is dragging by. Probably could have been written in 2 books. It did have a little twist in book 2 that I enjoyed and made me start the next but I took a break and don't feel like there is a need to continue."
Ashley
"This book definitely had a lot more political system in it which got to be a bit confusing at times, but still amazing. The twists towards the end were shocking! My jaw was again on the floor lol. It doesn’t feel right not to give all these books anything other than 5 stars. Can’t wait for the last book! Going to be sad to end this series, I love it so much!"
Taylor Nagy
"My favorite character in this series is Cook and we get to know her so much more in this book. She is the embodiment of what trauma can do to a person and she is simultaneously strong and broken. I love this character and cried several times while her story unfolded in this book.<br/><br/>“Curse this world for what it does to the mothers—for what it does to the daughters. Curse it for making us strong through loss and pain. Our hearts torn from our chests again and again. Curse it for forcing us to endure.”"
Reading into the Void
"458 pages… another amazing book in the series!"
Emma
"Yet another testament to Sabaa Tahir’s incredible talent for world building. The immersive, richly detailed setting pulls you in, making every moment feel visceral and real. The characters remain true to themselves, evolving in ways that feel both organic and deeply impactful. The stakes are higher than ever, and the story’s themes feel timely, hitting with an emotional weight that lingers long after the final page.<br/><br/>What truly sets this book apart is the complexity of its relationships. Every connection, whether forged through love, duty, or betrayal, adds depth to the narrative. Each victory feels hard-earned, and every loss cuts deep. The tension, the heartbreak, and the moments of hope all weave together into a breathtaking continuation of the series.<br/><br/>“Curse this world for what it does to the mothers, for what it does to the daughters. Curse it for making us strong through loss and pain, our hearts torn from our chests again and again. Curse it for forcing us to endure.”"
Kasey Driskell
"I honestly don’t think I have the words to express how amazing of a book this is (third in its series), but I’ll try. The plot, I think, is the best plot of the books I’ve read. Sabaa Tahir really worked some wonders in this book. The building of everything: characters, aspirations, relationships, battle, identity... is just wonderful. Amazing book... One of the best I’ve read. #young_adult_fiction #battle #awesomebook 🙌🙌"
Gaby Palomo
"<strong>So many feelings</strong><br/><br/>I was waiting for this book, preordered it and I'm glad I did so I didn't have to avoid everyone to avoid all the spoilers lol. <br/><br/>This one was even more intense and emotional than the other two books! It was a bit more darker and a lot of bog things happening.<br/><br/>A lot of major reveals with all the characters and the storyline as well.<br/><br/>There was one of the reveals in regards to Laia and her mother and what happened with her mother etc that was a little hard for me to read, stomach and process though. <br/><br/>Of course there was a lot that was hard to process - I'm going to go to sleep and hope to process some of this and out of the book hangover stage soonish.<br/><br/>I'm kind of hoping for some possibly more positive moments in the next book, but we'll see.<br/><br/>If you've read all the books except this one, you need to read it.<br/><br/>If you haven't checked this series out yet, go check it!"
Annette W
"Wow what a journey. I Loved this series. "
Chezzy
"This is quite possibly the best book I’ve ever read!"
Jake Johnson
