Genre: Adult Fiction (Paranormal/Fantasy Romance)
Date Published: December 30, 2025
Publisher: Avon Books
From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros.
Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. And the vampire standing on her doorstep is about to turn their world upside down.
Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering—an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor’s elite guard.
She quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor. But the vampire under the armor is the last person Arvelle expects to encounter in the emperor’s court.
With her brothers’ lives in the balance, Arvelle has no choice but to ally with the man who once shattered her heart… and with the emperor’s sadistic son, Rorrik—two vampires whose motives are impossible to pin down. Rorrik holds the key to understanding the powers Arvelle is developing—abilities that would put a price on her head if discovered by the emperor.
To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself—and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny…
We Who Will Die is the first book in the Empire of Blood series by Stacia Stark. This is a gladiator like story with lots of supernatural ans fantasy elements and creatures. I love this mix. Add the fact that there was nonstop action and a touch of romance. I was pretty hooked. I enjoyed Arvelle. She was an excellent character who will do anything to keep her brothers safe. She’s not your typical innocent girl.. this girl has already lived through a lot. The supporting characters are significant and really add to the story. They have meaning. I feel like there may be a love triangle on the horizon, and I think I may be rooting for the wrong guy. Is there such a thing in fiction?
"He thinks I’m weak. Broken. Easily manipulated. He’s going to learn otherwise."
The ARC of We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark was kindly provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley for review. The opinions are my own.
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Stacia Stark is a fantasy romance author who loves writing about found families, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes.
Originally from New Zealand, Stacia spent over a decade traveling and living in various countries around the world as a freelance copywriter, and attributes both her wanderlust and creativity to those adventures.
When not traveling or writing, Stacia is usually lost in the pages of a good book.
To learn more about Stacia Stark and her books, visit her website. You can also find her on Goodreads, Facebook Group &, Instagram
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