Empire of the Damned

Jay Kristoff — 2024

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the much-anticipated sequel to the #1 international bestselling sensation EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE. From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. Drawn into an uneasy alliance with the mysterious vampire Liathe, Gabriel must now deliver the Grail to ancients of the Blood Esani, and learn the truth of how Daysdeath might be finally undone. But the Last Silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by terrors of the Blood Voss, drawn into warfare between the Blood Dyvok and duskdancers of the frozen Highlands, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the Grail learn her truth. And that truth may be too awful for any to imagine.

Reviews

Katie Allard@ktallard

Mar 25, 2025

I really loved this book. I think it’s been such an interesting approach to have the story told by the characters as the unreliable narrator really comes into account here and Kristoff added the twist of two narrators this time. The plot is just so captivating to me and the battle scenes really gripped me and dragged me in. I do think at times the plot got a little bloated and slow and some of his character descriptions repetitive, but overall I really enjoyed myself and the ending is *chefs kiss*

Laura @meridiana

Dec 16, 2024

It has a lot of blood, Sex, Violence but it is exactly what you need. The world building is amazing, the story line keeps you always hooked and the plot twist are amazing. loved it like the feist one, the Humor is excellent and it has wonderful quotes in it.

Vik@vik

May 19, 2024

Jennifer@thecrazybookseller

May 18, 2024