A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir

A Reaper at the Gates

An Ember in the Ashes #3

Sabaa Tahir

464 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,858 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 72%
emotional 62%
tense 61%
mysterious 30%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
reflective 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 28% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.19

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