"An intense, daring, and delicious start to a new Romantasy series, discover a magic world, vampires, enemies-to-lovers romance, gladiatorial battles to the death… and Arvelle."
This fantasy romance combination feels so very satisfying to read as the romantic element is part of a much wider and fiercely bold story. Meet Arvelle, who to save her ill brother, agrees to kill the powerful emperor, her life will never be the same again as she heads into the gladiatorial arena. Author Stacia Stark has created the most beautiful balance in this start to what promises to be a fabulous new series. The romance element sits as equals among the fight for survival and social justice, political intrigue, battle scenes, developing friendships, and understanding of self. The world building is vividly colourful, enabling you to comprehend the swirling magic and dangerous vampires that surround you as you read. Arvelle is a wonderful main character, well-rounded and someone you can develop a relationship with. The surrounding characters are equally as interesting to get to know. There are intense battle scenes, be warned that bloodshed and death lie in wait, creating a wild and at times ferocious energy. This romantasy deserves its title of a LoveReading StarBook and I’ve also chosen it as a Liz Pick of the Month. Passionate, bold, and oh-so compelling, We Who Will Die is an immensely rewarding read. Highly recommended.
Pre-order the brand new epic romantasy series from the author of A Court This Cruel and Lovely, perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros.
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Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers.
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.
As stakes rise and secrets emerge, she quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor--while also finding herself depending on the enemy to hone her power ... The emporor's vampiric son.
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…
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Tropes/Themes:
1. Enemies-to-lovers
2. Forced proximity
3. Magic
4. Tournament
We Who Will Die features in the following genres: Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Fantasy, Romance / Relationship Stories, Fantasy romance, Mythical creatures: Vampires, werewolves and other shapeshifters, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Dark fantasy, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Fantasy romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Mythical creatures: Vampires, werewolves and other shapeshifters, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
We Who Will Die is available in Paperback, Hardback
We Who Will Die was written by Stacia Stark and published by Michael Joseph an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
We Who Will Die has 432 pages
£18.00
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