Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
We Who Will Die: A Novel
by Stacia Stark
About this book
Instant New York Times Bestseller! Featuring duet narration from Meg Sylvan and Troy Duran
From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros.
Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. And the vampire standing on her doorstep is about to turn their world upside down.
Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering—an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor’s elite guard.
She quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor. But the vampire under the armor is the last person Arvelle expects to encounter in the emperor’s court.
With her brothers’ lives in the balance, Arvelle has no choice but to ally with the man who once shattered her heart… and with the emperor’s sadistic son, Rorrik—two vampires whose motives are impossible to pin down. Rorrik holds the key to understanding the powers Arvelle is developing—abilities that would put a price on her head if discovered by the emperor.
To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself—and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny…
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
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Reader Reviews
January 8, 2026
📖 We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.75/5) Some books whisper their way into your heart, others kick down the door and demand to be felt. We Who Will Die does both, and I'm still recovering from the emotional whiplash. Arvelle Dacien is not your typical fantasy heroine, and thank the gods for that. She's bitter, broken, and beautifully flawed in ways that make her feel devastatingly real. Raised in the shadow of loss, caring for her sick brother while carrying the weight of her...
January 8, 2026
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) 📖 We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.75/5) Some books whisper their way into your heart, others kick down the door and demand to be felt. We Who Will Die does both, and I'm still recovering from the emotional whiplash. Arvelle Dacien is not your typical fantasy heroine, and thank the gods for that. She's bitter, broken, and beautifully flawed in ways that make her feel...
May 8, 2026
Vampire Diaries meets Gladiator? Immediately yes. That premise alone had me hooked. This one really shines in its worldbuilding. The magic system is layered and intriguing, the bargains feel dangerous, and the trials are genuinely brutal. The arena scenes are intense, bloody, and high stakes, with real gore and consequences. No decorative violence here, it hurts. What I appreciated most was the FMC’s motivation. Her journey is rooted in loss, and you feel how grief shapes her decisions, her...
January 16, 2026
We Who Will Die is my first book by Stacia Stark. I was impressed by the worldbuilding and parallels with the Roman world, except that it’s ruled by an empire of vampires. Arvelle, the protagonist is fiesty and has a huge heart in doing anything she can to protect her twin brothers, Gerith and Evren who is ill with a lung disease. Arvelle is blackmailed by Bran, a powerful vampire by a magical bond to participate in the Sundering and kill the emperor in exchange for her brother’s health and...
January 1, 2026
We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark is a good start to a new series. However, I have conflicting feelings, We Who Will Die had all the elements that I typically love in a book, a unique premise, vampires, political intrigue, mystery, magical creatures, and a romance. But despite that I had a hard time finishing this one. There was just a little bit too much going on and that made the pacing feel off. Just when I was getting into a story point we switched to something else. As a result I never felt...
