A review by lape_titemortt
We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark

4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️- chapters: 25 & 27

Reasons to love this book:
✔️ The Vampire Diaries + The Gladiator vibes
✔️ Found Family
✔️ Rebuilding broken bonds
✔️ Overcoming trauma/PTSD
✔️ Vicious battle trials 
✔️ Magical System
✔️ Vampires, magical creatures and vengeful Gods
✔️ Strong Female Characters 
✔️ Action packed

⚠️ This is a dark, fantasy romance. There are triggers that might be bothersome. Please check the authors page for list. 

“I can hear your heart racing. Don’t fear me, Arvelle. I’m . . . I’m a predator now. And it excites me.”

“He looks up at me, and I can’t deny the sight of him on his knees . . . “Do you feel powerful in this moment, darling?””

“The rabbit thought she was saving the wolf….”

“I missed you more than I miss the sun….”

I was instantly drawn into this dark and vicious world Stacia Stark created. The action starts right away when our main female character, Arvelle, has to make a deal with a cruel vampire to keep her brother alive. 
Her character is likable and relatable. I enjoyed the believable PTSD that she endures due to her tragic past and the impact it has had on her life and relationships. I loved that we saw her character fight to overcome her trauma and build new relationships and rebuild old ones. 
The main male character, Tiernon, is okay. This is just me. I’m the problem. He’s a lovable, typical golden retriever. My issue with golden retrievers is that they aren’t ready to burn the world down for those they love. Not like my morally grey men. Not like his brother, Rorrik. 
Team Rorrik!! *swoon* 
I know there is a Stefan & Damon vibe going on. But Rorrik is giving me more Klaus vibes and I’ve always loved Klaus 💕

There are way too side characters to list that I LOVED!

As the book drew closer to the end, the story and some loose ends were wrapped up quickly, which made the ending feel rushed. It did end in a cliffhanger, and that is not my issue. It just felt too meh. Which is why it’s 4 stars. 

I can’t wait for the second book. 

Thank you, Avon Books, HarperVoyager, & NetGalley for my gifted ARC. My opinion is my own 💕