We Who Will Die follows Arvelle, who is a sigilmarked woman in a Roman-inspired fantasy world. She is stuck between two hot vampires and a hard place (needing to take down the empire, obviously…).

I really enjoyed the world that Clark introduced to us. It was a little confusing at first, but I expect that of any fantasy. In this world, individuals fight in the Sands and then move onto the Sundering to try and get into the Emperor’s guard. I’ve read quite a few games-style books lately, and I’m here for it.

As for the romance, I didn’t feel like it was a focal point of the story. While still present, I felt that Arvelle’s priorities were more about saving her brothers and surviving, which I really appreciated.

If book 2 was already out, I’d immediately move on just to see what happens!! The ending was crazy. I’m totally hooked. This author has quite a few other novels on KU, and I’m definitely going to be picking them up this year to tide me over.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!