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A review by leahjanespeare
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In the vein of Name of the Wind, a vampire hunter recounts the fantastical events from his life to his executioner. This epic dystopian fantasy is dark and seductive and includes frightening artwork that brings the story even more alive. The violence! The expletives! The smut! What’s not to love?
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Homophobia, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual violence