EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE / Jay Kristoff / Book Review / Brian Lee Durfee (spoiler free)

[@Darrkness]

It Felt like "Interview" meets "Name of the Wind" meets "The Last Of Us" all in White Wolf's World of Darkness" and I loved every moment of it! 🖤

[@ConstantlyRead]

I really enjoyed how genuinely excited you were for this book. One of the best reviews I have ever seen! You definitely sold this one.

[@michellecandocia4519]

Damian Lynch's audible narration of this book is masterful. ....best audible I've ever listened to

[@coleton7048]

You had me cracking up with your descriptions of how goth it is. My inner goth is salivating for this story. I know in my bones it will deliver everything I want it to because I have complete faith in Kristoff after reading Nevernight. I love his writing style and prose so much.

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Its very very goth

[@Jaredthelord]

One of the best titles to come out this year for sure!

[@dolongowoods4274]

And in sight of God and his Seven Martyrs, I do here vow; Let the dark know my name and despair. So long as it burns, I am the Flame. So long as it bleeds, I am the Blade. So long as it sins, I am the Saint. And I am Silver. -The Vow Of San Michon

[@Minosdu]

This seems very much like as close as we'll have to a Bloodborne novel, that seems amazing tbh. Looking forward to getting my hands on it

[@BishopWalters12]

After the sad passing of Anne Rice, it got me in the mood for a vampire book and this sounds really cool.

[@danilorezende2007]

I have found your channel recently, and the thing I like a lot is that you show the book itself. I love to check on the hardcovers before I buy them.

[@mallaryroberts3346]

I was already excited about this book that arrives in the mail Tuesday…but when you said it’s a cross between Interview with the Vampire and Name of the Wind….mic drop…..I am STOKED to read this!

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Hope you like the book as much as I did!!

[@Shiznaft1]

I thought the Vampire genre was done... I frankly avoided the book based on just the cover(Beautiful cover... but it screamed vamp romance). Then I kept hearing all these rave reviews. I listened to an excerpt and I was like.... OMG I must have this. I raced back to Barned and Noble hoping to find a signed first edition... bought the last one. Amazing book! Sooo good. I am anxious to see the next book.

[@Flistatec]

That's the American cover. We have a less deceiving cover art in Europe at least.

[@cannonbulldogs]

Gotta check out Dhampir by Barb and JC Hendee.

[@melissamorin6149]

Because of you I'm going to buy the Barnes and noble edition!!🥰🙏

[@loudoesreviews]

Seems I need to read me some Jay Kristoff.

[@NamasteBbooktube]

Great review. Hey, make a video on your top 10 vampire novels! 🦇

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

I dont know if I've read 10 vampire novels

[@aSchastlivaya]

Oh I looove how you talk about this book with so much admiration! I`m waiting for my copy in a several day and I`m buzzing to hold it in my hands. The cover is fascinating.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Wow, that is a great map. Daniel Green will have to make a new video, including this map. I just ordered the Barnes and Noble Exclusive edition. I didn't know it was signed though.

[@TheCourtsOfLove]

Got to read this! I'm so late, as a fan of Vampire the Masquerade and the World of Darkness as a whole.

[@Putsili]

OK, who else wants to see Mister Brian Lee Durfee with white face paint and black eye liners in one of his upcoming videos?

[@thepussycat66]

Great review! It got me even more excited to read the book. Just got my copy yesterday. Can't wait. I love Jay Kristoff's writing.

[@rhyleygrant5660]

It was my first jay kristoff book smashed through it in 2 weeks

[@dalmo8340]

Hey Brian, thanks for the recommendation. After watching your video review, I bought my copy at the nearest B&N. I can’t stop reading, addictive as smoking vampire powder blood 😎👍

[@seraphinewulf8835]

I just came across your channel I love your energy new subscriber here ❤️

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Thanks!!

[@Grimm44]

Amazon is my only option these books are not available in my country order it arrives this week can't wait to read it

[@electrichorseman7158]

Seems like this book is the 2021 bringing. Interview of the vampire vibe back

[@electrichorseman7158]

Love Barnes and noble ..wished they was closer to me ..books a million need step up their game ..love the review..

[@planet6288]

This has a lot of elements from a comic called Crimson, with artist Humberto Ramos, from the late 90s.

[@ConstantlyRead]

I loved Crimson!

[@chevalierdulys]

Unfortunately there is no possibility to send to Portugal.. bah. TKS for the review

[@darkfangedsword8875]

I actually like the UK version better but that's just me. Just got my copy today and can't wait to start reading this. Jay seems like a cool dude so thought I'd give it a go because of Mike's channel and he actually interviewed Jay so I always think that is nice of the author. I have my fingers crossed this will be good.

[@scottferris2686]

Great review. Thank you

[@Michael_L_Morrison]

I’m reading this now, and it’s absolutely fantastic so far!!!

[@safinan8008]

Thanks for the review!! Happy reading to you!! 📖😊🍁

[@djpowell5261]

Convinced me.. In stock at my store I’ll be picking it up tomorrow

[@heretic124]

Your review sold me on this book. I'm 60 pages in and already thinking this might be the best book I've read this year. Btw I have regular US first edition and it's signed as well. When I was wondering how is that possible I found that all pre-orders were signed but I didn't pre-order it. When asked on Reddit, someone responded that all first editions are signed. I don't know what's true but if the latter I hope Kristoff won't need a hand transfer from signing so many. After a long while it seems I found a bestseller that isn't overhyped. :)

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Glad you found a signed copy

[@xtruthx]

Hey Brian I picked up my copy of empire of the vampire a few days ago. I got to be honest I've been on the hunt for a physical copy of your book for a while. I hate shopping at Amazon but I have not been able to find a physical copy of yours in the wild.

[@mjtingle1]

My rant on this book. Stop reading this comment and go read this book. Lol. End of rant!!!!

[@dustincamp8017]

Just ordered this version due to your recommendation🤘

[@vp8671]

love your review

[@DrMetalpin]

I got mine as a long ago preorder from Amazon. It doesn’t have the awesome artwork but it came signed.

[@conork7726]

Can't wait to start this soon

[@leono7380]

Hey grandpa talk about the PLOT

[@chaz9808]

damn i love the artwork in that book

[@Ilhemworld]

I'm gonna start this soon