The Empire of the Vampire series by Jay Kristoff is 2 books of dark fantasy that runs on dark and brutal. Spice ranges from 2/5 to 2/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,584 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Jay Kristoff intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, brutal Adult dark fantasy built around vampire hunter, interview framing, dark world. 736 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, epic Adult dark fantasy built around vampire hunter, war, sacrifice. 848 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Empire of the Vampire is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Empire of the Vampire →Read the Empire of the Vampire series in publication order: 1. Empire of the Vampire, 2. Empire of the Damned. This is the intended reading order by Jay Kristoff.
The Empire of the Vampire series has 2 books totaling 1,584 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Empire of the Vampire series has moderate heat, averaging 2/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 2/5 to 2/5.
The Empire of the Vampire series is a dark fantasy series by Jay Kristoff with dark, brutal, epic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Empire of the Vampire — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Empire of the Vampire breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.