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Sabaa Tahir

A Reaper at the Gates

Sabaa TahirFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Sabaa Tahir

A Reaper at the Gates

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

463

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Martial Empire • Medieval fantasy world

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL680L

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Super Short Summary

A Reaper at the Gates, the third book in Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes series, follows Laia, Elias, and Helene as they seek freedom for themselves and their people amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and supernatural conflict orchestrated by the Nightbringer, who plans to release the jinn and wreak havoc on the empire. This book includes scenes depicting domestic violence, mentions of sexual assault, physical and emotional torture, murder, and the brutality of war.

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Adventurous

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

108,577 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sabaa Tahir's A Reaper at the Gates captivates with compelling character development and high-stakes action. Reviewers praise the intricate plot and emotional depth but note occasional pacing issues and predictability. Despite these flaws, the novel's vivid world-building and intense narrative sustain its appeal. A must-read for series enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Reaper at the Gates?

Fans of thrilling and immersive YA fantasy will enjoy A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir. Similar to Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, readers who seek complex characters, high-stakes adventures, and richly developed worlds will find this book captivating.

4.3

108,577 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

463

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Martial Empire • Medieval fantasy world

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL680L

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