We Who Will Die: Stacia Stark

To save her brother, she must survive a deadly arena—and assassinate an immortal vampire emperor.

Arvelle Dacien makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: enter the Sundering, survive its brutal gladiator-style trials, earn a place in the emperor's elite guard, and kill him.

But the emperor's powerful Primus is the man who once shattered her heart, and his dangerously unpredictable vampire son may be the only person who can help Arvelle understand the strange powers awakening inside her.

Dark, bloody, and deliciously romantic, We Who Will Die combines deadly competitions, vampire politics, ancient gods, betrayal, and a slow-burning love triangle in an epic Roman-inspired romantasy.

Perfect for readers who love: vampires, deadly trials, morally gray characters, second-chance romance, forced proximity, political intrigue, strong heroines, forbidden attraction, and dark fantasy.

Spice Level: 3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️ — Open Door / Moderate Spice

Themes & Tropes:

• Vampires

• Morally gray characters

• Deadly tournament

• Gladiator-style trials

• Second-chance romance

• Forced proximity

• Slow burn

• Love triangle

• Political intrigue

• Ancient gods

• Magical creatures

• Strong FMC

• Found family

• Betrayal and vengeance

• Roman-inspired fantasy

⚠️ Content Note: Contains graphic fantasy violence, blood and gore, murder, death and grief, abuse and neglect, substance abuse references, poverty, and other mature themes.

Author: Stacia Stark
Series: Empire of Blood #1
Genre: Adult Romantasy / Dark Fantasy / Fantasy Romance
Audience: Adult
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Publisher: Avon / HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780063436718