Reviews

Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

theravenkingx's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

heather_nicole6254's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

fictionalqueer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

aoife_k's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love the writing style of these books very much, adore the art, and really feel for (most of) the characters within. There is a lot of tragedy here, but there is also still hope, and I appreciate that.

Waiting for the third book is going to be near impossible.

gaky_m's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Dear God this book is so good. SO GOOD. If you are a vampire novel enjoyer, and you want something dark and moody and atmospheric, this is IT. The only bad thing I will say about it is that the third book in the trilogy is not out yet, so reader beware. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Slavery, Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Blood

Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, and Body horror

gemmarobbo4's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

ahaddad24's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mellizz's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dexdar's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

trissmaximoff93's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Citando a mi amadísima Dior Lachance, "FUCK MY FACE".
No le pongo más de 5 estrellas porque Storygraph no me deja, pero sin duda va a ser mi mejor lectura del año, tengo muchas pruebas y cero dudas.
Reseña pendiente para cuando sea capaz de digerir la maravilla que he leído (y llorado) 🖤🖤🖤

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Death, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Torture