I read this in one sitting and need the rest NOW. I wasn't aware I requested a sampler until I got to the end.

An amazing repeat foray into the fantasy world of Jay Kristoff! Could not tear myself away and would love to read the full novel!

Wait.... a sampler!? What am I supposed to do now!? This was an incredible start to Empire of the Dawn.

When I requested this book it was not listed as a sampler. When I received the email the text in the email even said that this was the full book, so imagine my surprise when it stops abruptly in the middle of the book. I love Jay Kristoff’s writing, so I’m sure I’m going to love the rest of the book, and what I’ve read of this so far has been a solid 4 stars. However, this is probably only a portion of the entire book so anything can happen from here.

Well, well, well if it isn't another undiclosed sampler of Mr Kristoff's work! Don't get me wrong as soon as I downloaded it and found it was only 186 pages instead of the 800 I was expecting there to be I realised but BOOOOOOO!!! Dirty tricks guys!!

That being said, I still couldn't wait to get stuck in even though this is only the first 15 chapters of the book and I don't know whether I'm more excited for the release of the full book now or mad at myself for starting something I can't finish for the best part of six months?!

During the first (almost) quarter of the book then we're back in familiar territory, with Gabriel being interviewed by John Francois and Liathe/Celene being held in essentially an oubliette. Gabriel continues the story of his travels with his brothers from the Silversaint and his other close friends, Lachy, Aaron and Baptiste. After the ending of Empire of the Damned you KNOW there is a plot bubbling but it's still there in the background trying to get you to forget about it and distract you with other tales.

Gah it's so good! The atmosphere, the tension being constantly ratcheted ever higher, the memories of dead wives, friends, lovers, children, the HUNGER of our man Gabriel as he tries his best to not be a complete bastard. Roll on November and shame on you for only uploading a sampler!!

I wasn’t aware this was a sample, I was very disappointed when I got to the end and found out it was a sample. I wouldn’t of requested it if I had known.

It’s hard for me to give a review of a book I haven’t finished. I will say so far I liked and am looking forward to reading the rest.

What a great tease! I'm absolutely feral for this book release and can not wait! I know I'm signing up for more heartbreak and torment, but I need it in my life!!

I was unaware that this was a sample so you can imagine my the way my eyes have might look once I got to the end… I am highly anticipating this and can’t wait not for the full book to release! I already have it preordered from Waterstones so it will match the rest and can’t wait to get it to continue.
Thank you to St Martin Press for the preview!

I wasn't aware this was just a sampler, so I do wish that was noted somewhere in the description or title.

What I was able to read I really enjoyed and I'm looking forward to the rest of the book.

I knew I should have resisted requesting this sample and Empire of Dawn because now the wait for the full release is going to seem even longer. But I just couldn't resist. Of course given how much i enjoyed the first two books in the series it should come as no surprise that Jay Kristoff has most definitely delivered and Empire of the Dawn is most definitely going to be another 5 star experience.

I received this sample about four hours ago. I read it in one sitting… and I’m not satisfied. It was such a disappointment to realize it was only a sample, about 200 pages, more or less. I’m so frustrated!

That being said, what I read was good (not that I had any doubts). I was especially sorry not to see Monolime’s drawings in this volume. I really love her art, it helped bring the story together. But… what can we do?

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A worthy successor to Empire of the Vampire and Empire of the Damned. Empire of the Dawn promises to finish Gabriel de León’s story in an exciting and almost certainly heartbreaking way.
Surprised to realize this was only a brief sample. But based on that, the rest of the book should be fantastic. Cannot wait to discover all the twists and turns lurking ahead.

I didn’t realize this was a sampler when I requested but definitely makes me even more excited to read it when it comes out later this year!

I didn't realize this was a sample when I requested it, but I was still excited about the third book. It's going to be the epic conclusion that this series deserves. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the sample ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC! I continue to be obsessed with this series and am so glad to get an early copy of the next installment.

This was just a little teaser, and I am absolutely foaming at the mouth for Empire of the Dawn in its entirety. I am ready to be hurt again.

I was so excited for this book, and it's truly a great start, but........it's not the whole book, just a teaser..........now I'm more excited, but will have to wait until November!!!

I have adored this trilogy and was thrilled to receive this preview . The recap at it's start is particularly useful and the illustrations are looking great. I will be eagerly awaiting the full release of this title in November 2025 to complete the collection on my shelves and bring this thrilling tale to its epic conclusion.

I will open this review by saying that it covers only the approx. 200 page sample that I received and I will update with a review of the entire book sometime shortly after publication. Like any fans of the series, I'm sure, a chance at even the slightest peek at the end of Gabriel's story is something to jump at, and so I did. But this is also a masochistic venture for I am not satiated, just hungrier for more. The start of the third act of this series lived up to the previous two, it even slayed (literally). And, as for the illustrations, if the sampler is any indication, they are excellent. If the original artist could not finish the series for personal reasons, I think it was smart not to try to imitate their style but find an artist with their own flair to drawing these characters. Now, for anyone who enjoys a dark, severe narrative and has yet to start this series, you have time to catch up before November.
I received advanced digital access to this sample thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, St. Martin's Press) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
(4* so far, cause the ending needs to earn the rest)

This was a tease in the best way. I cannot wait for the release of the full book. Absolutely excited to see where this story goes and to be back with some of my favorite characters