I was so utterly enthralled with this PHENOMENAL novel that I read it in one day (!) from mid afternoon to 11 PM with only a break for dinner and whatnot; that is how just absolutely insanely gripping this was; just... *smh* how damn astounding this was. But as a result, Empire of the Vampire is also genuinely compelling, a rich, layered story that embraces real stakes and wrestles with complex questions about faith, belief, and family, both found and otherwise. La narración en primera persona fue un acierto a partes parecido a "El Nombre del Viento" por cómo Gabriel nos cuenta su pasado y a quien se lo está contando. Ahí para mi lo supera, en este caso por quién es, y cómo se comportan ambos.

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That being said, some of the things are loosely based on or inspired by Christian and Catholicism beliefs. As a Christian (am not a Catholic), some of the things felt slightly uncomfortable to read. There's mention of Almighty God, Redeemer, some of the things and perspectives are Biblical in nature. So when they're used in vain, and to act in vain..it's not an easy read for a Christian. There are more complexities to the events that happened in the book biblically, but I won't get it into that cause if it's Almighty God's Will, He will reveal it to others. shortlists revealed! - The David Gemmell Legend Awards". 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. This is more than vampire story: it’s about losing your belief, your life purpose, your inner source of light, your compass! I did want to make them monsters again,” Kristoff says. “I wanted to explore the way eternity and immortality would just warp you beyond all recognition. [How] it would make you inhuman.” Join New York Timesand internationally bestselling authors Amie Kaufmanand Jay Kristofffor a virtual launch party celebrating the release of AURORA’S END, the third and final installment in the bestselling Aurora Cycle series.It was the twenty-seventh year of daysdeath in the realm of the Forever King, and his murderer was waiting to die.” I read fantasy cause it's a genre I've always enjoyed reading, and one that I won't stop reading. I take it as a work of fiction and nothing else, which is what I did here too. Nothing to learn from it. My beliefs don't make an impact on the rating of the book but I had to take the blasphemy into consideration. While others will point fingers and say it's my fault to read it.. well it's not up to you, it's my opinion. The language used to speak to and about women. Obviously, with the amount of yellow tabs you can see, he constantly refers to female characters and women in general with derogatory language. In one case, we find out a character we had previously thought was male is actually female, and the very first thing he does is call her a b*tch. They are often talked down to and about, and it is explicitly stated that women in the exact same circumstances as the male main character have two options - nun or prostitute - while men with their circumstances are revered and in many ways respected soldiers. The root of all these first world problems is simple to identify, of course: Three books is a LOT to bring out in a single year. And the solution to these problems is also simple:

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Oh my word, what a book Empire of the Vampire is. Gripping, terrifying and visceral, this is that rare beast of a tale that rips your heart from your chest, stamps on it and leaves you wanting more. Characters you love and hate, a world that feels hauntingly real, and an adventure that grabs you and does not let go, this book is destined for the Fantasy Hall of Fame. I loved it. But it's not a book for children. So, if the bookstore puts it in the wrong section alongside ILLUMINAE and you find your baby reading it whilst bleeding from the eyes, before you send me an angry mail, pls consider that I warned you.

And that's it!! I can rant as much as Gabe about this book, I will not hesitate to defend my opinion on this rather bad book, and now I'm off to read better things and count this as my farewell to Jay Kristoff's works. May he somehow miraculously become a better writer. There is a time for grief, and a time for songs, and a time to recall with fondness all that has been and gone. But there is a time for killing too. There is a time for blood, and a time for rage, and a time to close your eyes and become the thing heaven wants you to be. Kristoff's works deal with themes of familial bonds, friendship, love, loss, and betrayal. His fiction suggests that "victory without sacrifice is meaningless". [38] Books [ edit ] The Lotus War Series [ edit ] The Testaments name sodomy a deadly sin, so I'd rather not." Talon offered a brief smile. "But you're very pretty, de León, and I appreciate the offer." Compton Crook Award Winners [Version HH-56]". 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015.

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There are plenty of other really well-written characters, but there are some that are my absolute favorite. Aaron de Coste, the hater-turned-friend, teen-drama Dior, Astrid the hater-turned-lover, and Ashdrinker the dysfunctional, talking blade. I DID NOT like Aaron de Coste in the beginning. He was a complete asshole to Gabriel for a long time. They became besties, though, and Aaron went from dipship to tolerable to one of my favorite characters. The same exact thing happened with Dior, the teen with the interesting secret Gabe reluctantly had to protect who became another of his dearest friends. Kristoff is the author of The Lotus War, a Steampunk series inspired by Tokugawa-era Japan. The first novel, Stormdancer, was a finalist for a 2012 Aurealis Award, [8] was shortlisted for two 2013 David Gemmell Awards (for best novel and best debut novel), [9] and was a finalist for the 2013 Compton Crook Award. [10] The prequel novella The Last Stormdancer was the winner of the 2013 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Short Fiction. [11] Kristoff refers to the series as crossover fiction that appeals to older young adults and adults. [12] Please note: There is no limit to the amount of books Jay will sign for you at these events. However, Jay’s signing lines can be quite long, therefore, only 3 books can be signed at any one time. Though Gabe was once the sort of hero who tends to have songs written about them, by the time he’s recounting his great deeds to his vampire captors, he’s become more of a “fallen hero” whose story is primarily “about redemption, or at least a reclamation of faith.”The murderer is Gabriel de Leon. Paleblood. Silversaint. Vampire-hunter and bane of the creatures of the night. He is a legend and having settled a vendetta, killing the Forever King, he is now at the mercy of his enemies. The new ruler of the vampires wishes for Gabriel’s story to be recorded before his demise. In a similar fashion to The Name of the Wind, the historian Jean-François of the Blood Chastain chronicles the events of our protagonist’s epic tale, as told by the chevalier Gabriel himself. I forgot to take off a star for what happened to poor Phoebe and Justice. Y’all know me: I care more about the animals than the people, and I won’t apologize for it. But don’t expect bestselling Australian author Jay Kristoff’s new book, Empire of the Vampire, to follow this modern trend. In this story, the first in a new epic fantasy trilogy, vampires are 100% terrifying again, vicious monsters who kill violently and indiscriminately, and whose powers mean that few humans are capable of standing against them for long. The murderer is Gabriel de Leon. Paleblood. Silversaint. Vampire-hunter and bane of the creatures of the night. He is a legend and having settled a vendetta, killing the Forever King, he is now at the mercy of his enemies. The new ruler of the vampires wishes for Gabriel's story to be recorded before his demise. In a similar fashion to The Name of the Wind, the historian Jean-François of the Blood Chastain chronicles the events of our protagonist's epic tale, as told by the chevalier Gabriel himself.

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Inconsistent storytelling- The whole book is set up with Gabriel narrating his story, it would've been so much better had his story followed one particular timeline at a time. It kept jumping and it made things a tad confusing. Also whenever something interesting happened, the next chapter didn't follow through with it. Another big factor to why my rating is low. Vulgaridad, humor negro, cinismo, seres de la noche sin piedad, una macabra representación de la violencia, el sexo y un corte de manga masivo a la iglesia. Todo encaja a la perfección con la estética y el ambiente vampírico gótico desenfrenado de esta historia, que se lleva mis cinco estrellas y unas ganas terribles de leer el segungo. In justice and hope, no hope there be, In mercy and bliss, no bliss for thee, In death and truth, no truth I see, Through blood and fire, now dance with me.”

There’s a beast in all men’s blood, Gabriel. You can starve him. Cage him. Curse him. But in the end, you pay the beast his due, or he takes his due from you. The writing is also definitely a strength (not to say the strength) of this book. It is dark and lyrical, but it was not too much or too descriptive. Be aware that the dialogues are vulgar though and there is a lot of blasphemy. There was a good balance of descriptions, action, and snark, and I LOVED IT. Third, and this should probably have been a caveat. I'm not big on vampire stories. But this was from Jay Kristoff, so I gave it a try. It's still not my favorite sub-genre, but I would say Empire of the Vampire is much more than a vampire story. And I am grateful that, for all of their fine manners and sartorial elegance, these vampires are still nasty, evil, horrific villains. As vampires should be.