A Reaper at the Gates
Readers rate it 4.1 (261 on Hardcover)
Released Jun 12, 2018 · National Geographic Books
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This is the third book in a dark, war-driven fantasy series intended for mature teens. It contains significant violence, emotional trauma, and morally complex themes around power, sacrifice, and duty. The story rewards courage, loyalty, and choosing principle over comfort, but requires readers ready for sustained tension, character loss, and morally grey situations. Best suited for teen readers who have read the earlier books and can handle adult-level fantasy worldbuilding.
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BOOK THREE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES "Thrilling and hard to put down, readers will absolutely devour Tahir's latest." --BuzzFeed An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pick! "The perfect summer read." --The Washington Post The highly anticipated third book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahi... BOOK THREE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES "Thrilling and hard to put down, readers will absolutely devour Tahir's latest." --BuzzFeed An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pick! "The perfect summer read." --The Washington Post The highly anticipated third book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir's EMBER QUARTET. 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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- Young Adult Fiction
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Plot driven
- want-to-buy
- Adventurous
- emotional
- dark
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ISBN 9780448494500 · National Geographic Books