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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a long but immersive book - I enjoyed the world-building, morally-grey characters and where the plot took us. I will definitely be reading the next one!
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dónde están los vampiros que brillan cuando se les necesita
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a book! Don't be put off by the size of it, the writing is very good and it kept me hooked the whole way through - I loved the world building and the concept and was gripped!!
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff is nothing short of a masterpiece, seamlessly blending the gritty, atmospheric storytelling of The Witcher Season 1 with the gothic elegance of Interview with the Vampire. Kristoff’s worldbuilding is unparalleled, creating a richly detailed and immersive universe where sunlight has failed, plunging humanity into a relentless battle against the vampiric dark.
Told through the fragmented, confessional voice of Gabriel de León—a weary, haunted protagonist—it masterfully weaves past and present narratives, adding layers of intrigue and depth. The prose balances poetic beauty with raw brutality, while Kristoff’s unique voice breathes life into every page.
This is not just a story of blood and battle; it’s a deeply emotional exploration of love, loss, loyalty, and betrayal. Gabriel’s journey is both epic and intimate, a tale of humanity’s resilience and the darkness that lies within. For fans of morally complex heroes, intricate plots, and unforgettable worldbuilding, Empire of the Vampire is an instant classic that will sink its teeth into your soul and leave you craving more.
Told through the fragmented, confessional voice of Gabriel de León—a weary, haunted protagonist—it masterfully weaves past and present narratives, adding layers of intrigue and depth. The prose balances poetic beauty with raw brutality, while Kristoff’s unique voice breathes life into every page.
This is not just a story of blood and battle; it’s a deeply emotional exploration of love, loss, loyalty, and betrayal. Gabriel’s journey is both epic and intimate, a tale of humanity’s resilience and the darkness that lies within. For fans of morally complex heroes, intricate plots, and unforgettable worldbuilding, Empire of the Vampire is an instant classic that will sink its teeth into your soul and leave you craving more.
Man idk what people are smoking, this is one of the more fire books I've ever read. Book 2 preordered and will be a day 1 read for sure.
Empire of the vampire - I went into this blindly, and almost DNF’d at the beginning because I thought it was going to be an interview with a vampire retelling. I’m glad I stuck with it, definitely interview with the vampire vibes, but also kinda the da Vinci code mixed in there.
There’s surprisingly deep topics, self discovery, trial, loss of faith, accurate period reflection of misogyny, that makes it a quite compelling fantasy.
I dont have words to explain this book. What a masterpiece, fucking hell.
That’s it, that’s the review.
That’s it, that’s the review.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes