Fantasy
we who will die
No Coverwe who will die
2025·432 pages
A gladiator heroine battles in a deadly arena to kill a vampire emperor in a Roman-inspired world of magic and romance.
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A gladiator heroine battles in a deadly arena to kill a vampire emperor in a Roman-inspired world of magic and romance.
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The first book in the Empire of Blood romantasy series, set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by vampires, featuring a heroine named Arvelle who must enter a deadly arena called the Sundering to kill the emperor, navigating alliances with powerful vampires and uncovering conspiracies while developing her own powers. It's a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story with gladiatorial combat, magic, and a love triangle.
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes; slow-burn romance and love triangle. Sexual coercion and power imbalance in relationships.
Violence & gore
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Extreme graphic violence; frequent gore, bloody combat, torture, and arena fights.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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Minor mentions of substance abuse and addiction themes.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to vengeful gods and divine curses in a fantasy context.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic system tied to power and morality; not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social commentary on classism, privilege, and oppression.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of grief and suicide ideation, not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of past child abuse, neglect, human trafficking, and systemic cruelty. Sexual coercion and power imbalance in relationships.
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