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

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This one in particular is a great representation of what it would look like if people in their early 20s were the only ones picked to defeat evil and save the world. 

Helene is playing checkers while the Commandant is playing 3D chess. She never stood a chance. Laia is just repeatedly getting her heart torn out, and Elias is as ever completely useless. Therefore thousands of people suffer and everything goes to hell. 

Also I kind side with the jinn on this one.