Jay Kristoff
Harper Voyager
5 November 2025
768
Paperback
Fantasy
ARC via NetGalley
Gabriel de León has lost his family, his faith, and the last hope of ending the endless night—his surrogate daughter, Dior. With no thought left but vengeance, he and a band of loyal brothers journey into the war-torn heart of Elidaen to claim the life of the Forever King.
Unbeknownst to the Last Silversaint, the Grail still lives—speeding towards the besieged capital of Augustin in the frail hope of ending Daysdeath. But deadly treachery awaits within the halls of power, and the Forever King’s legions march ever closer. Gabriel and Dior will be drawn into a final battle that will shape the very fate of the Empire, but as the sun sets for what may the last time, there will be no one left for them to trust.
Not even each other.
Empire of the Vampire has been a long and explosive trilogy, and this final volume was no exception. I won't give away any spoilers, but the epic twist at the end was something I did not see coming and it made me gasp out loud. This trilogy has certainly been one hell of a ride from start to finish. I loved the story, the characters, the narrative style and the illustrations (my favourites of which were in this final volume). The ending may be a dividing point for readers. Some people may feel betrayed by it, but for my part, I would applaud Kristoff for such a gutsy move and being willing to turn everything on its head. With the length of each volume, this trilogy is certainly a commitment, but its one I would recommend making. I am giving this final volume, and the series as a whole, 5 stars.
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