20 books you’ll absolutely want to binge at the beach this summer

A Reaper at the Gates – Sabaa Tahir

Sabaa Tahir’s newest addition to her An Ember in the Ashes series hits shelves on June 12. The discord within the walls of the Empire is greater than ever, and each of our main characters has an important role to play in the looming war.

Helene Aquilla, the Empire’s Blood Shrike, must find a way to cope with the crimes committed against her family while carefully navigating the political machinations unraveling around her. With the Emperor and Commandant observing her every move, enacting revenge and protecting those she loves could prove more challenging than she thought.

Meanwhile, Laia hunts the dark being known as Nightbringer. She believes the war’s end lays in his demise, more than that of the Emperor and Commandant. Unfortunately, those she expected to rally behind her meet her crusade with dismissal instead. And with Elias trapped in a world between life and death, it’s likely she’ll face the Nightbringer’s threat on her own.

With high stakes like these, it’ll be a miracle if readers are able to put A Reaper at the Gates down. If you do bring this one to the beach, definitely make sure you bring sunscreen. It’s almost guaranteed you’ll lose track of time.