A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir

A Reaper at the Gates

An Ember in the Ashes #3

Sabaa Tahir

480 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

Beyond the Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. The Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, is assailed on all sides. Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable, while the Commandant capitalizes on his madness ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,398 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 72%
tense 62%
emotional 61%
mysterious 30%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 27% | 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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