A REAPER AT THE GATES: An Ember in the Ashes series (Book 3) by Sabaa Tahir

Book three in The NEW YORK TIMES best selling series An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pick!

"The perfect summer read." --The Washington Post

The 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.

In A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir, Helene Aquilla, known as the Blood Shrike, is fiercely determined to protect her sister and the entire Empire. However, the dangers surrounding her are immense. Emperor Marcus, increasingly unstable due to his haunting past, becomes a violent threat, while Keris Veturia, the ruthless Commandant, seizes the opportunity to expand her power, regardless of the devastation she causes.

Meanwhile, Laia of Serra realizes that the fate of the world rests not in the Martial court but in stopping the Nightbringer. Her journey in A Reaper at the Gates leads her to face unexpected betrayals and challenges, pulling her into a battle she never anticipated.

In the realm between life and death, Elias Veturius has sacrificed his freedom to become the Soul Catcher. However, in A Reaper at the Gates, this decision binds him to an ancient power, forcing him to relinquish everything, including his love. This gripping fantasy novel by Sabaa Tahir is a must-read in the young adult fantasy genre, filled with tension, power struggles, and emotional turmoil.