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Delectable prose and exquisite characters
Thank you to BlackCrowPR and TorBooks for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
I am finally getting round to writing a semblance of a revie... READ MORE
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Vampires! And demons! And Death! And love! And truths! And lies! This book is simply brilliant!
This is the first book of Olivie Blake and wow! I will be reading the rest of them.
This book was incredible. It was one of those books where when I wasn... READ MORE
Heaps of Fun
A terrific urban fantasy that takes as its main plot line the games that the gods play with the fate of man but here, they also play against each other, wi... READ MORE
Masterful!
Fox D'Mora, the godson of Death, and Violet Marek, an estate agent who just also happens to be a vampire, combine forces (with a whole menagerie of creatur... READ MORE
Beyond death
I was expecting a romantic fantasy with a supernatural twist and what I got was much more complex. Yes there were a number of star-crossed lovers as well ... READ MORE
A Whimsical Fantasy Read
A great read for those who love Terry Pratchett. It reminded me in particular of Pratchett and Gaiman’s Good Omens. The initial mystery story of the ghost’... READ MORE
Fox D'Mora has such a special place in my heart
I love, love, love Olivie Blake and absolutley adored Masters of Death. It quickly became my new favourite read from her!! Such a fun concept and i loved a... READ MORE
So much fun!
I really enjoyed this new novel from Olivie Blake! It has a much lighter feel to the other novels by Blake that I've read, and it's very charming and witty... READ MORE
Excellent fantasy fun
A great fun read, with distinctly Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman undertones as a cast of diverse characters, including a vampire estate agent, a ghost, an ang... READ MORE
Another stand out book from Olivie Blake
So, the biggest standout element of this novel for me was the characters. I did not hate a single character. They were all super fun, entertaining, interes... READ MORE
another beautiful and poetic book from Olivie Blake!
With every new book I read from Olivie Blake I'm falling more and more in love with her writing. I love the poetic quality to it and the chaotic nature her... READ MORE
Stunning fantasy
The godson of death, a vampire, a demon, a ghost, an Angel and a grim reaper. It sounds like the start of a joke but it’s unlikely group of friends and tho... READ MORE
Incredible and intriguing!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I love almost everything Olivie Blake has ever written and Masters of Death is no excepti... READ MORE
Entirely perfect!!
I adored this book omg, it was such a quick reader and I literally loved every single character. The comedy was unmatched, I was grinning left right and ce... READ MORE
What does it mean to be human?
What do you have to lose when you can live forever? Masters of Death is a brilliant tale filled with feeling. What is it to feel, to love, to lose, to grie... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the No. 1 internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death is a queer, page-turning fantasy bursting with Olivie Blake’s signature sharp wit, stunning prose and unforgettable characters.
This book is about an estate agent. Only she’s a vampire, the house on sale is haunted, and its ghost was murdered.
When Viola Marek hires Fox D’Mora to deal with a ghost-infested mansion, she expects a competent medium. But unbeknownst to Viola, Fox is not a medium at all. He’s a fraud – and the godson of Death.
As the mystery of the mansion unfolds, Viola and Fox are drawn into an unlikely quest that neither wants nor expects. They’ll need the help of a demonic personal trainer, a steadfast reaper, and an angel with her own secrets. It transpires that an inconvenient dead body and a lost love are intrinsically linked. Can this coalition of unwilling allies solve this conundrum and un-haunt a house – by winning a devious immortal game?
This edition features beautiful interior illustrations from Little Chmura.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9781035011544
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 29 mm
- Weight: 322g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Masters of Death is one of those stories that can't be followed without any effort - it's an intentional venture as we are dealing here with characters fro... READ MORE
Impeccable storytelling
Masters of Death is a phenomenally brilliant book. Would I say it is one of the best things I have read for a long time? Absolutely yes. Would I say that t... READ MORE
A fun, wild ride
Masters of Death is a fun, manic frolic filled with angels, demons, vampires, ghosts, mortals and even Death, himself. It's masterfully written though chao... READ MORE
Love everything she writes
This book was surprising. When I read the blurb I had an idea of what the story was going to be and yet, it was so much more.
So far I’ve loved every book... READ MORE
One of my top reads of the year - brilliant stuff.
Another wonderful book from genius Olivie Blake. Her writing is a masterclass in the rare art of seamlessly combining intricate plotting, beautifully const... READ MORE
This was not at all what I was expecting...
Hmm this was not at all what I was expecting...
When this book first started I was LOVING it. I loved the sassy characters, the set up of the plot and th... READ MORE
I expected more.
This was my first book by Olivie Blake, so I did have high expectations.
The blurb sounded really Interesting, and coming from a renowned author, I had ... READ MORE
Hilarious and magical!
This book had me in stitches! It also had a love story, a parent who thinks they know best, and of course pretentious and morally gray characters.
You h... READ MORE
Beautiful writing
- 4.5 stars -
- Supernatural creatures
- Non-linear
- Complex characters
Ok, overall I loved this book, though it did take me a while to get us... READ MORE
Masters of Writing...
Thank you NetGalley & PanMacmillan for allowing me the pleasure of indulging yet another Olivie Blake marvel before release. Now, bear with me, because as ... READ MORE
Thoughtful and Humorous
Wow. I thought I would enjoy this book but I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did.
Firstly, it was hilarious, especially at the start, I caught m... READ MORE
Quirky characters, witty dialogue, an intriguing plot
"Sometimes, Fox, the purse is more important than the cost. Sometimes, the reward is more important than anything."
Viola is an estate agent tasked with... READ MORE
Master of Death
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake is the first book I have read by this author. This is an urban fantasy that takes as its main plot line the games that th... READ MORE
Beautiful prose and stunning characters
- 4.5 stars -
- Supernatural creatures
- Non-linear
- Complex characters
Ok, overall I loved this book, though it did take me a while to get used to ... READ MORE
Another Great Olivie Blake Book to Add to the List
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
For Viola Marek, a vampire real estate agent, her main ... READ MORE
Quirky , different and delightful !
Quirky, different and delightful ! This might start out as a story about Vi an estate agent and Vampire seeking help from a Medium who happens to be Deaths... READ MORE
Beautiful, funny, amazing!
Olivie has become one of my autobuy authors, so when I saw the special edition announced, I knew I needed to get it.
And the story? I LOVED IT!!
Enter O... READ MORE
Darkly funny and enthralling
When you play the immortal game there is only one rule: don’t lose.
Masters of Death is a brilliantly bizarre and cryptic caper that had me spellbound. I... READ MORE
4⭐ Another unique, wonderful book that will pull you in - Olivie Blake never fails to impress
Thank you to Netgalley & Tor UK for an eArc. Here is my honest and unbiased review.
This was such a quirky, slightly bonkers book that was filled with f... READ MORE
Confusing in places
I was intrigued by this book as it ticked all my boxes, vampires, demons, ghosts, werewolves, shifters, mermaids, witches etc etc
This is the story abou... READ MORE
Master of 2023 Olivie Blake!
Olivie Blake may be my new favourite author!
Masters of Death is my favourite of hers so far. Something that was written with a sense of humour and lightne... READ MORE
Vampire, reaper, angel, death, demons and more.... sign me up.
Olive Blake knocks it out of the park with this story. We follow Fox the godson of death and Vi a vampire trying to sell a haunted house. The story is not ... READ MORE
Fast shipping to the US and a very awesome book
I actually already owned this book but wanted this special edition, so I made my first Waterstones account and the whole process was very easy on my end. I... READ MORE
A puzzle box of a book
Masters of Death is an unconventional novel – an epic romance, quest saga and exploration of one of the best games I have read about for a while.
This ... READ MORE
One of my favorite authors!
Masters of Death is my latest five star read from Olivie Blake! I’ve discovered through the few books by her that I’ve read thus far that Olivie is so goo... READ MORE
Loved!
Loved!
Wasn’t what I expected - but so much better!
I loved this book, it’s multiple POV’s, and I feel like I actually cared about each person - which is rare *cough* Jason *cough* - it was intriguing, magic... READ MORE
I love the skull print edges
The first thing to understand about Olivie Blake's books is that you need to give them your undivided attention. She writes intricate, lyrical prose and co... READ MORE
Absolutely love ?
When Fox D’Mora, the Godson of Death, notices his Godfather is missing… again, he begrudgingly takes his ex boyfriend (the son of a God,) and a collection ... READ MORE
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