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Oct 04, 2011

Shelley rated it:

*Rating* 5 stars
*Genre* Steampunk/Horror/Vampires

*Review*

The Rift Walker (Vampire Empire book # 2) by Clay and Susan Griffith picks up three months after Princess Adele returned home to Equatoria after being held captive by vampire Prince Cesare, the younger brother of Gareth, better known as the Greyfrair.

Adele continues to put off her intended marriage to the US Senator Miles Clark for as long as she can because in her heart she has found its desire in More...

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Aug 13, 2011

Julie rated it:

*The first book, The Greyfriar, was my 2010 Best Steampunk Pick.*

The Vampire Empire trilogy is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. The Rift Walker is book two and filled with more action and life or death situations than one reader can bear. Book one, The Greyfriar, left the main characters Adele and Greyfriar apart with an unknown future. By the end of The Rift Walker, we are left with an all too unsettling plot twist that includes a very vicious vampire.

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Aug 18, 2011

Liviu rated it:

While I really liked Greyfriar, The Rift Walker is a major step-up in the series; I just got a pdf arc and opened it and could not put it down until I finished it since I just needed to see what happens, while enjoying every moment of it.

The book is end-to-end adventure with everything you want - duels, battles, treachery, intrigue, revelations, not to speak of romance and magic.

Despite being a middle book in a trilogy, this novel both expands its universe considerabl More...

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Feb 02, 2012

Kristin rated it:

I just love this series. The only reason it took me so long to read Vampire Empire: The Rift Walker is that I got the book signed by the authors so I didn’t want to drag it back and forth to work on the train with me.

Only a few months have passed since Adele returned to Alexandria. She’s been given a slight reprieve from marrying Senator Clark, as she’s being given time to recover from her experiences in the north. However, her belief in the alliance is severely tested when she learn More...

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Sep 15, 2011

Tori Benson rated it:

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The Rift Walker (Vampire Empire #2) by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Urban Fantasy
Paperback
September 6, 2011
Prometheus Books

Favorite Quote: “Fine, I was brooding. It’s not like you don’t.”

“Mine’s inherent in my romantic nature. Cloaks and castles.”

“That’s it. You are forbidden to look at anymore cheap books about yourself.”

Note:There are some mild spoilers from book one in here.
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Jan 23, 2012

Maria rated it:

Struggling to fulfill her obligations, Princess Adele, recovers from her experiences at the hands of the vampire clan of the north. Dreading her upcoming political marriage to American Senator Clark, Adele discovers the alliances horrifying plans for total victory. Seeing no other choice before her, Adele abandons her duty and begins a desperate journey in an attempt to keep her country from hurting itself by engaging in genocide. Back together with her only love, the mysterious warrior known on More...

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Nov 16, 2011

Jenny rated it:

After introducing us to a world of astounding technological advancement and creativity combined with the nightmarish yet innovative portrayal of creatures of the night in The Greyfriar, we find in this installment an increased focus on the truly labyrinthine world of politics. Navigating the twists and turns of Equatoria’s political maze is fascinating, and we read with our noses pressed to the pages as the desire for power blinds some to the cruelty of their actions, while those who have little More...

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Oct 19, 2011

Desiree rated it:

i love this book i had it read in about 4 hr that how good it was
i have to see if i can find the other one it a nd read it.
This book is a very different kind of vamp book the vamp here
want to help and not kill no one unless it was necessary here is Greyfriar using a disguise to help weak and the humans were he is suppose to kill them he fall in love with the next empress and then help her to achieve her goal and take over what her fathe More...

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Oct 04, 2011

Kawaiiwriting rated it:

My life has been insanely busy for the last month (buying a house, moving into the house, unpacking, all while pregnant and caring for two toddlers!). However, I did take time amidst all the chaos to read the latest book in the Vampire Empire series by Clay and Susan Griffith. I was incredibly stoked for The Rift Walker (Vampire Empire Book Two) after reading The Greyfriar (Vampire Empire Book One) earlier this year. The sequel did not disappoint, and in many ways improved on the original.

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Sep 26, 2011

Fangs for the Fantasy rated it:

The Rift Walker is the sequel to The GreyFriar by Clay & Susan Griffith. When I realized that The Rift Walker had finally been released I was ecstatic, and more than ready to jump into this amazingly unique world once again. When we last left prince Gareth, he was in Edinburgh and princess Adele has returned to her home in Equatoria, an amalgamation of states that formed after the great killing - the event in which vampires made their presence known to the world, by slaughtering humans en mass More...

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Aug 14, 2011

Rebecca rated it:

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I stayed up late last night to finish this book, and it. was. AWESOME. You know your favorite Indiana Jones movie? The one with all the heart-pounding action, romance, and a little magic? My friends, you must read The Rift Walker, because reading it is just like watching Raiders of the Lost Ark or The Last Crusade. You will not be able to put it down!

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Aug 14, 2011

Stacey rated it:

This review was done by Julie Brazeal, staff reviewer with the YA Fantasy Guide. Julie also has her own book blog: http://ataleofmanyreviews.blogspot.com//...

The Vampire Empire trilogy is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. The Rift Walker is book two and filled with more action and life or death situations than one reader can bear. Book one, The Greyfriar, left the main characters Adele and Greyfriar apart with an unknown future. By the end of The Rift Walker, we are left More...

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Sep 27, 2011

Tiger Holland (All-Consuming Books) rated it:

The steampunk world of the Vampire Empire stories has returned to a sort of stalemate. The Greyfriar is off killing vampires, and Princess Adele is back in Equatoria facing an unpleasant political marriage. Adele's old teacher Mamoru is around to aid her, but both Adele and Greyfriar may be in over their heads when plots and shifting alliances within both the vampire and human communities align to ensure a long and bloody war.

As in the last novel, I like how the vampires are so loath More...

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Sep 19, 2011

Shortlatte rated it:

The Rift Walker, the second in the Vampire Empire trilogy, succeeds where many middle books fail. In building on the mythology and political structures established in The Greyfriar, The Rift Walker explores the ramifications of events from the previous book's conclusion without forcing its characters to succumb to character weaknesses that seem inserted solely to move the plot along.

The Griffiths have crafted one of my favorite takes on the vampire mythology that I have encountered i More...

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Sep 24, 2011

Deborah rated it:

My friend Suz recommended this series and I dragged my feet a bit because of the massive tbr list I have. She enjoyed it so much that I moved it up my list. I am So glad I did.

The first book is wonderful - the second book - even more so.

This book is so well written - the romance is the perfect amount for the story. I loved the way the penny novels were threaded into the story. ("what is she talking about? - read the first book :)

This reminded me of a More...

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Sep 15, 2011

Melissa rated it:

Well, you might remember that I reviewed the first book The Greyfriar shortly after my steampunk week because I just couldn't stop reading steampunk! I was excited to get the second book in this trilogy for review. For those that have yet to read the first book I will try, as I usually do, to avoid spoilage. I mean no one wants a rotten book review! ;)

This one was action packed pretty much from the beginning. And although Adele was the main character of the first book, I felt it was More...

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Dec 31, 2011

Nicki rated it:

Having recently read and loved Greyfriar, I was keen to move on to Rift Walker. There is always some concern starting a second book in a series that it won't live up to its predecessor. Luckily with this book that was not an issue at all.

Rift Walker starts a little slower than Greyfriar, but the action quickly picks up again and the pace increases. Adele and Greyfriar remain strong characters and their relationship continues to develop in this second book. I also enjoyed the way many s More...

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Sep 25, 2011

Anachronist rated it:

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Sep 06, 2011

Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it:

I freaking loved this book! Like devoured it in just a few hours loved this book! So much is going on in this book that I need to take deeps breathes in order to slow down and tell you whats going on in my head!

*Takes deep breathe* Okay the plot line is dynamic. So much from the very first page to the last page, I ate it up. With every turn of the page, new things unfolded, war is started and then BAM! ending! I think I read this book so fast that I didn't even realize I was at the en More...

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Oct 02, 2011

Pepper rated it:

I own two copies of Vampire Empire Book 1: The Greyfriar. One is a signed ARC for my personal library and the other is for reading and lending. I know that anyone I lend that book to will want their own copy when they finish. Then they will buy Book 2: The Rift Walker as well.

I enjoyed The Greyfriar so much that I was both excited and a bit hesitant to read The Rift Walker. How could it possibly measure up to book 1? I never should have doubted the Griffiths. If anything The Rift Walk More...

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Sep 22, 2011

Melissa (i swim for oceans) rated it:

Adele is running out of time. Her wedding is fast-approaching, and she's running out of reasons to delay it. Though her marriage to Senator Clark will provide an alliance that's great for her people, she's at a loss. She's fallen for the mysterious Greyfriar, despite the fact that he should be her mortal enemy, and everything she does and thinks turns right around to him once again. But when things go from bad to worse and Adele learns of a heinous plot to willingly use humans against the vampir More...

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Oct 13, 2011

MissM rated it:

I really enjoy this series and it was a pleasant surprise. Book two had a lot more meat in it from book one and I am now eager to see how it turns out.

I like that the vampires are evolving from the perception of the humans and are much more cunning than mere mindless monsters. Makes for much more complex interaction.

The only thing I don't like is the way they're subtly making a technology versus religion argument here. Sometimes, it's presented as "magic" which, coo More...

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Oct 18, 2011

Alison (AlisonCanRead) rated it:

The Vampire Empire series is one of those rare creatures where almost everyone who gives it a chance falls head over heels in love. It is probably the most sophisticated, action-oriented, and romantic vampire series I've read to date. I had high expectations for The Rift Walker after reading Greyfriar and luckily it did not disappoint.

Greyfriar and Adele are even better characters in The Rift Walker than in Greyfriar. I liked that the Griffiths avoided the common second novel theme i More...

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Oct 11, 2011

Kendra rated it:

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Oct 23, 2011

Phyllis rated it:

The Rift Walker, book 2 of The Vampire Empire trilogy, follows Princess Adele after her rescue from the vampires in the north and her return to Alexandra. She recuperates, misses the Greyfriar, and stalls her wedding to General Clark, the American. Finally, her father orders to marriage plans to proceed so the war against the vampires can begin. Before the final vows are sealed, The Greyfriar swoops in, grabs Adele and abducts her. Adele and The Greyfriar head south to evade the Equatorian More...

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Sep 12, 2011

Marcie rated it:

I absolutely loved the first book, The Greyfriar. So I was really excited to read The Rift Walker. I could not wait to find out what was going to happen with Princess Adele and the Greyfriar. I was not disappointed. I could not put this book down. This book is full of blood thirsty vampires and the human race is on the endangered species list.

The story line picks up where it left off in book one, The Greyfriar. Adele is forced into an arranged marriage with Senator Clark. She is tryi More...

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Dec 13, 2011

Zoe rated it:

This series continues to be amazing and once again I just couldn't put it down. I love the growth we see in both Adele and Greyfriar; their relationship continues to be refreshing and I love how even though they are such opposites they truly compliment each other.

There is plenty of action in this book as well and the pacing was perfect. The politics fascinate me and I never quite know what to expect from the various government entities next. I find both the human and vampire governm More...

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Sep 17, 2011

Michelle rated it:

I seem to be in the minority here, because I actually enjoyed the first book in the series, Greyfriar, much better. The story telling is still very good in this installment, and if you believe in the world that has been created here, I believe that all of the characters act in an appropriate fashion. And not everything goes our Hero and Heroine's way, and the villains are not stupid. However.... and this may be unfair because it's my fault, I did not realize that this was a Young Adult story, More...

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Sep 15, 2011

Maria rated it:

Not very long ago I wrote a rave review for the first book in Clay and Susan Griffith’s Vampire Empire, a story that I find reimagines vampire mythology and adds elements of Steampunk and horror to create a novel that feels new and interesting, and that I found exciting to read. The early reviews for The Rift Walker indicated that this novel was a solid addition to the series, but I was worried that it would suffer the fate of so many other ‘middle’ novels, in which the characters in a trilogy More...

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Sep 25, 2011

Hali rated it:

The second book in the Greyfriar series is a fast paced, exciting read but didn't captivate me as much as the original Greyfriar did. The ideas were still relatively new and the main characters were even more intricately drawn, Adele is growing as a woman and with her power but she is willing to put much of it aside for her love of the Vampire prince Gareth, just as he is willing to put aside his life for her. But, as always, there are obstacles, not the least of which is the hatred of her me More...

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