A review by alba_marie
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Finally threw in the towel after réalising getting to the end wasn't going to change anything. I really didn't care for this book. I like vampire tales but this one was just not for me. Could be sumerised as "I killed a vampire, bloood, death, silver, random mention of a holy grail, ooh sexy nuns, grr don't want to tell my story to à vampire bloodsucker so I'm gonna tell it in a random order just to be annoying.... OK gonna kill another vampire." 

It was incredibly boring and repetative. It was described a Name of the Wind plus Interview with the Vampire. I liked the first but hated the second (never finished it either) and this one feels very remanent of that book. So maybe that explains why I couldn't stand it! Anyway, I won't be continuing with the series and don't think I'll try this author again as I was already on the fence with him. It's way too long for what it is. Audiobook is NOT the way to go with this one.... Had it on 2.5x speed and still couldn't get through the book! Gah.
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