A Reaper at the Gates

By: Sabaa Tahir

Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham, Katharine Lee McEwan, Steve West, Maxwell Caulfield

BOOK THREE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING 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.

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.

Critic reviews

“The book deftly handles serious issues like the costs of genocide and war. Both action-packed and emotionally engaging, A Reaper at the Gates is the perfect summer read.” —The Washington Post

"Tahir has created another compelling story that defies readers to stop turning the pages." —Booklist, starred review

"Fans of the series will not want to miss this action-packed installment." —Bookish

Praise for An Ember in the Ashes

"An Ember in the Ashes glows, burns, and smolders—as beautiful and radiant as it is searing." —Huffington Post

“A harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” —The Washington Post

“Sabaa Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy.” —Us Weekly

“A worthy novel—and one as brave as its characters.” —The New York Times Book Review

“In a tale brimming with political intrigue and haunted by supernatural forces, the true tension comes from watching Elias and Laia struggle to decide where their loyalties lie.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review


Praise for A Torch Against the Night

“A Torch Against the Night is an unabashed page-turner that scarcely ever pauses for breath.” —The Christian Science Monitor

“An adrenaline rush till the very last page.” —BuzzFeed

“[A] spectacular sequel.” —Entertainment Weekly

“Tahir proves to be a master of suspense and a canny practitioner of the cliffhanger, riveting readers’ attention throughout.…[An] action-packed, breathlessly paced story.” —Booklist, starred review

"This sequel has a darker tone and even higher stakes than its predecessor, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

A great third chapter!

I liked the first two books as well, but I have to admit that in this one the story and the characters really grew on me. Yes, as other reviewers pointed out, there is romance here and there, but not so much to be annoying. A must listen!

It was so good!

My emotions are all over the place. I don’t even know where to begin. It was so good that I don’t want to say anything else cause I might spoil it. 😊

Best book of the series so far.

A great book for any fan of high fantasy, whether you prefer YA or stuff on the level of GoT. This story pretty much perfectly straddles that line. The characters are as compelling as ever and I spent over half the book fidgeting from nervousness at how things might develop, which rarely happens for me. The writing is excellent and the world is easy to imagine despite its huge scope. Will leave you desperate for the next installment!

Great Story and Read

The story is nonstop action. Really difficult to put down. Luckily, I had a couple of road trips to get through.

I did also enjoy the performances.

Lastly, the author provides something other than a purely western point of view. Her background serves her well and it is a joy to read.

Surprises at every turn

The third book in this series did not disappoint! The twists and turns this book puts you through will have you on the edge of your seat and wanting more!