Welcome back, book lovers! Today I’m diving into another title that left a strong impression—whether for better or worse. As always, I’ll be sharing my thoughts, favorite elements, and any critiques that stood out along the way. If you're searching for your next read or just want to chat about books, you're in the right place. Let’s turn the page and get into it!
Title: Empire of the Vampire
By: Jay Kristoff
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 739
Release Date: September 7th, 2021
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Summary from Goodreads:
From holy cup comes holy light;
The faithful hand sets world aright.
And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,
Mere man shall end this endless night.
It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness.
Gabriel de León is a silversaint: a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order could not stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains.
Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope:
The Holy Grail.
Review:
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff is an ambitious and richly imagined fantasy, but its sheer length and slow pacing made it a challenging read. While the world-building is intricate and the dark, gothic atmosphere compelling, the story often gets bogged down in dense prose and drawn-out scenes that sap momentum. There are flashes of brilliance in the character work and lore, but overall, it felt like the narrative took too long to get where it was going. A decent read for fans of brooding, epic fantasy—just be prepared to commit.
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