A Reaper at the Gates is a ten & young adult fantasy novel. It is the third chapter in An Ember in the Ashes. The book is written by Sabaa Tahir. She is an American young adult author. She is known for her An Ember in the Ashes title which became a bestseller in New York Times. She was also acknowledged for its sequel where A Torch Against the Night was adored by the audience and critics alike.
The audio narration of A Reaper at the Gates novel is done by Fiona Hardingham, Maxwell Caulfield, Katherine Lee McEwan, and Steve West. All of them are good at their part and they added extra layers to the overall story.
Helene Aquilla was the Blood Shrike who was all too desperate to protect the life of her sister as well as the lives of everyone in the Empire. But she knew that the danger was lurking on all sides. Emperor Marcus was the one who was haunted by his past. He grew excessively unstable and even violent while the cruel Commandant, Keris Veturia capitalizes on the volatility of the Emperor to enhance her power. That was the case regardless of the bloodshed that she left behind on her way.
In the far east. Laia of Serra knew the fate of the world that lied not within the machinations of the Martial court but also in stopping the Nightbringer. But then in the hunt for bringing him down, Laia had to face some unexpected threats coming from those whom she hoped would help her instead. She was soon drawn into a battle that she never thought she would have to fight.
