Will not lie...I was concerned this was another paranormal teen romance style vampire book. But this has me encouraged since you have my trust. Thanks, Mark!

I bought this book several weeks ago and five days later I was horrified to find out that I was halfway through because then there won't be anymore until the sequel 😫 But I'm still in luck since this is the first book by Jay Kristoff I've ever read, I have Nevernight on my Kindle and I grabbed his YA novel Likelik3 from the library. I'm currently reading Lifelik3, and as a woman in my 30s I'm enjoying the hell out of it.

Awesome writer! His other two trilogies are badass! The sequel to this book was maybe his very, bloody, sexy BEST! You rock, dude.

Ok you've convinced me - I NEED this book ASAP! I was a little afraid that it was going to be too much romance involving vampires, but you've definitely squashed my fears

I watched your and Mike's Book Reviews video in the past then happened upon this book at a used book store and immediately picked it up. Can't wait to get into it. Your description as Witcher in a Bloodborne universe sold me. You also sold me on the Prince of Nothing series. Good work man. You have a fan and a long time subscriber in me.

Reading this now, about 20% in, and I'm enjoying it too. His writing is fun, regardless of what I heard from Nevernight critics. (This is my first Kristoff read, too). Surprisingly the quotations didn't throw me off. I set right in with it. Tho I imagine it was difficult/annoying writing them... or the editor verifying they all worked correctly

Huh, I also was thinking about how cool these tattoos would be. Great book btw.

Your description of this was perfect 👌 I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait till the next one

Wow, what a fantastic review! I've been hearing really good things about this book and loved what you had to say about the pacing, sin, and how you related to it as a tattoo artist. Vamipire D mixed with Witcher? I don't know about Bloodborne, but the images I found look awesome. I might have to pick this up!

I was on the fence with this book but it’s going to the top of my TBR! Thanks for the review👍🏼

You should check out the Necroscope books by Brian Lumley. Very imaginative story with brutal vampires! Was written in 1986, so it's a vampire story that hasn't been hijacked by the glittery vampires that have kind of wrecked the genre.

Cracking review mate, I am new to your channel but your content is fantastic.

Bro, I love your review style. So natural, funny and enthusiastic. Keep it up.

I've read so many reviews bitching about all the things I loved about this book. I loved it so much, when I was done reading it on my Kindle, I went online searching for the definitive hardcover version (in my mind) and threw down $200 to buy the Illumicrate version from a seller on Mercari. I buy generic at the grocery store and wear my clothes threadbare unless I find a 'great deal', but in Gabriel's words, fuck my face if I won't throw open my wallet when it comes to books, lol. Me in a bookstore, wallet in hand: Here, just take it all. Thank God for overtime.

I’ve read the first 2 books in the Nevernight series and really enjoyed them, still not read this yet but I remember hearing him say this is the best things he’s ever written. That plus your review makes me want to pick it right away! Great review man 🖤

dude i just randomly found your channel. Love your reviews and bought a few books based off your recommendations alone, this being one of them! Subbed for sure!

Thanks for this! I've been hoping for opinions I can trust, but only one other booktuber I follow has reviewed it. I started reading it last night (library copy) and am trying to decide if I should go ahead and buy my own. This review is pushing me towards yes. (I had a feeling you would like it and that you would appreciate the tattoos.)

If you like vampire books, would you be interested in reading one i just published? I don't pretend to be as good as Mr Kristoff, nor am I as experienced a writer....but even Jay had to start somewhere right? ;) I'd love to hear your thoughts! If you are interested, message me and I'd love to send you a copy of my book :)

Great review Mark! This really sounds like a book I need to read. I need more dark, violent, and tattooed vampires in my life lol.

Kinda looks like the anime Castlevania on Netflix!! Looks dope 👌🔥

VhD+Witcher in Bloodborn world...Ok let's do it 💪😎 #readingmodeon

I was on the fence on this book due to the size, but I will pick it up now based on your mentioning you blasted through it. I'm also ok with lots of dialogue, I recently read Adrian Selby's book 'Brother Red', (loved it) which is jam packed with dialogue.

finally found a youtuber that speaks my language

This book is absolutely amazing. So is the Nevernight trilogy by the same author.

just found your channel. your spirit and positive vibes are awesome. you should get a kickback from these publishers i bought several books just based on your reviews!! you are great dude

Most excellent review! I couldn't put into words what made this novel so fantastic. You did a much better job than I. At the end you said you are putting this on the top of best books for the year. What was the other one? I couldn't catch the name.

Listen to the audiobook after your recommendation. It was good kept reminding me of the witcher . Guess the only thing I was worried about while listening how the book was going to conclude since it was like 27 hrs I didn’t know it as going to mutiple books . The only thing is for how long the book was I kinda feel ripped off on not know so many of the stories he left out during those 10 years of being a badass and I don’t think they can circle back to it

This looks amazing 😃 will add it to the reading list!

I don't know dude. I bought this upon mostly your recommendation. I I got to chapter 5 before it went into my dnf pile. While I do commend the writing style and the story and all, my first impression was that it's an Americanized manga YA book (between the Castlevania vibe and the manga-style artwork.) Not that there's anything wrong with that. Just not for me. I had to move on to the Aspect-Emperor - now that's some grimdark!

Can't wait to read this with spooky season coming up.

I’m still to read anything by Kristoff. I really need to pick some of his stuff up.

This book is ridiculously great came out of nowhere, thought this was gonna be YA …nope dark as a mf,, amazing writing

Such a good book! I loved everything about it. Cannot wait for book 2. I'll be reading it on day 1 of release, you can bet your ass on that.

Beyond finding the main character cringey at times, I had a good time with it. And I sold it to my buddy as Castlevania meets Witcher meets Vampire Hunter D lol

Sounds very interesting. Definitely gonna read it next year. Early next year.

Gonna pick this up... I'm sick of those twilight stuff.....

Like Vampire Hunter D and Bloodborne? Sign me up!

Great review for an awesome book

This book sounds awesome! Did you read the ebook version? That giant beast of book seems like it would be uncomfortable to read physically lol.

The POV wasn't my favorite, but still can't wait for the next one.

Lol my first comment to Justin when I started reading was..so many quotations, who is he talking to? Oh....oh yeah, moving on haha Definitely a great book, loved every bit of it!!!

man still waiting for my copy to arrive.

I loved the dialogue in prince of fools between Jalan and Snorri, will this kind of be like that?

Damn, looks like I’m going to have to pick this up.