This was very different from what I was expecting. I found it a little hard to get into but will still give the full book a go when released

I need more now! Right now, right this second! This has been one of my most anticipated books of the year for so long and this sampler has only solidified this for me. I cannot wait to get this beast in my hands and devour the whole thing! Bloody, dark, twisted. I can't wait!

“A life without books is a life not lived”
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@misterkristoff completely mesmerised. He’s the most adroit writer!
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Empire of the Vampire is beautifully brutal.
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Am I glad I requested the 300+ page exclusive sampler of Empire of the Vampire on Netgalley and devour it straight away?!…Hell Yes!!
And is it going to slowly kill me waiting for the book release?!….Oh Lord help me!!
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Most probably the best Vampire book I’ve ever read. Vampires aren’t my favourite fantasy to read (ok I did obsess over Twilight when I was in my early twenties and I have recently enjoyed From Blood and Ash) but this is so much more than a Vampire story. We need more books like this, dark adult fantasy!!! It’s so eerie and so rich, the dialogue and format is perfection, the characters are delicious and dangerous. I love that the author does not shy away from sinful language and there is a lot, definitely forbidden to young readers!!
I wish I had been one of the lucky few to have been gifted a physical advance copy so I could have demolished the whole book. That little taste has me desperately craving more! I can already see this is going to be a auspicious book series! Just from reading this little sampler i already give this book a big 5 STARS rating!! Thank you so much Netgalley for letting me review this.
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I really can’t say anymore without spoilers! My lips are fully sealed #dontruintheempire
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I’ve already preordered 4 editions, before I even read this little taste sampler, and now I want every edition there is!!

I cannot believe I have to wait until September to finish this story! The writing style is beautiful - there were so many gorgeous and vivid descriptions. I was completely hooked by the end of the first page. It is rich, hypnotic and gothic - everything you want from a vampire story. Gabriel is a brilliant character and I cannot wait to see how his story develops. The world building is solid - from the language used, to the food and fauna, it screams dark fantasy. I will definitely be recommending this to anyone who loves vampires/dark fantasy/ great writing/ brilliant world building and adventure.

This was one big "sampler" with 300 pages of awesome story and I NEED more. Thankfully September not that far away!

The only thing wrong with this book is that I’ve got to wait until September to read the rest of it. I’m a fan of vampire books anyway, and this has a slightly different take on the subject. Well written and kept my attention all the way through to end of this excerpt. It’s definitely on my must read list
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The only issue I can find it that I have to wait till September to read how it ends.
It's brilliant, a real page turner that I couldn't read in the evening if I wanted to get some sleep.
Great storytelling and world building, excellent character development.
I was enthralled and loved what I read.
I can recommend it enough.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this sampler ARC, all opinions are mine

Reading the reviews, I feel like I read a sample of a different book entirely. It didn't do anything for me and I really struggled to stick with it

I was debating whether I wanted to read this or not. But after reading this sampler I really want to see how the story progresses.
The writing is easy to just fall into and become lost. Even with the little given I'm left wanting more. I've been wanting some more vampire books and I think this may be just what I've been wanting.

A HUGE HUGE thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this eArc!!

This is my read of a first kristoff book, and I love it so far! I’ve always liked vampires since I was a kid- and this was such a spooky and cool take on them!

I cannot wait to read the full copy!

Well, I am definitely glad I have a handful of special editions of EotV on pre-order - on the basis of what I've read so far, this book deserves its own shelf in my library.
Absolutely loved the sampler, totally got caught up in the story, and can't wait to read the rest of it in September!

I HAVE A MIGHTY NEED FOR THE REST OF THIS BOOK!!! It’s absolutely incredible so far, I was instantly hooked and sucked into the story and I can’t wait to get the full copy 😍😍

I saw in the reviewers comments that V.E. Schwab stated this book is “bloody brilliant” she is right, it’s bloody, very very bloody and brilliant seems lacking somehow, I have read the sampler provided and I am now annoyed, I have 3 months to wait to read the rest of this extraordinary book! 😡