10 Best Books Like A Reaper at the Gates
If you loved A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like A Reaper at the Gates are:
- 1An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 2The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 3The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 4Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
- 5City of Bones by Cassandra Clare4.4Series starter
- 6The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins4.6
- 7The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8

As the Empire teeters on the brink of war, three heroes face impossible choices that will determine the fate of their world. Helene fights to hold the crumbling Empire together while the mad Emperor Marcus spirals deeper into instability, Laia hunts the ancient Nightbringer who threatens all existence, and Elias sacrifices his humanity to serve as Soul Catcher in the realm between life and death. With darkness closing in from all sides, each must confront enemies they never expected and make sacrifices that could destroy everything they've fought to protect.
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Detailed Recommendations

The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with A Reaper at the Gates fans.

City of Bones
Start of Mortal Instruments seriesby Cassandra Clare
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with A Reaper at the Gates fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like A Reaper at the Gates
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Same author |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| City of Bones📚 Series starter | Cassandra Clare | 4.4 | 2009 | 485 | Start a new series |
| The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Suzanne Collins | 4.6 | 2020 | 517 | Similar vibes |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to A Reaper at the Gates?
The most similar books to A Reaper at the Gates are An Ember in the Ashes, The Winner's Curse, The Hunger Games.
What should I read after A Reaper at the Gates?
After finishing A Reaper at the Gates, readers most commonly pick up An Ember in the Ashes next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Sabaa Tahir, such as A Torch Against the Night.
Who writes books like Sabaa Tahir?
Authors similar to Sabaa Tahir include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is A Reaper at the Gates?
A Reaper at the Gates is a Fantasy novel by Sabaa Tahir, published in 2018.
How long is A Reaper at the Gates?
A Reaper at the Gates is 463 pages long.
About A Reaper at the Gates
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 to bolster her own power. As Helene searches for a way to hold back the approaching darkness, her sister's life and the lives of all those in the Empire hang in the balance.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 while hunting for a way to bring him down, Laia faces unexpected threats from those she hoped would aid 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 will stop at nothing to ensure Elias's devotion--even at the cost of his humanity.The highly anticipated third book in Sabaa Tahir's New York Times bestselling EMBER QUARTET.





