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A Reaper at the Gates

Sabaa Tahir · 2018

An Ember in the Ashes · Book 3

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing only; intimacy fades to black

Tropes

Dual POV Political Intrigue Slow Burn Forbidden Romance Betrayal Chosen One Cliffhanger Ending Prophecy

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence War and Atrocities Death of Major Character Torture Slavery / Forced Servitude

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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