Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire, #1)

by Jay Kristoff

My mama knew herself, and there’s a fearsome power in that. Knowing exactly who you are and exactly what you’re capable of. Most folk would call it arrogance, I suppose. But most folk are fucking fools.”

There’s strength to be found in hatred. There’s a courage forged only in rage.

“What is that for?” Jean-François demanded. “I want you to take this coin to market, and buy me a fuck to give.”