by Sabaa Tahir
Part of An Ember in the Ashes, book 3
First published 2019
The Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, is besieged from all sides as the threat of war looms. Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows the fate of the world lies in stopping the Nightbringer. In the land between the living and the dead, Elias Veturius has given up his freedom to serve as Soul Catcher. As the Martial court's machinations intensify, these three heroes must navigate treacherous paths to save themselves and their empire.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
496 pages · Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: death, violence