A review by lizisliterate
A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

4.7

this was so painful. hey remember what i said in my review of book 2 about my heart getting prodded but not yet squeezed by the characters?? yeah uh so,, it got squeezed. i'm in pain. and i am scared to read the finale

super fast paced as per usual, and i think i liked the plot moreso towards the end of the book, but that is not to say that i did not thoroughly enjoy it the entire time! just more painful at the end hehe

i think helene has my favourite pov in this book and i am so glad her pov was added in the second book! perhaps it is because she becomes so much more fleshed out and Real and maybe because i like her a lot as a character now but nonetheless i am still terrified for book 4. i do hope my heart survives. all these characters need a lot of hugs <3

also! i gave this a slightly higher rating than book 1, but i think i might like the plot in book 1 more but the characters more in this one. hm much to ponder and am unsure if i truly liked this book more