Masters of Death is one of those books that reminds you why you love stories in the first place. It’s weird and wonderful and full of heart. The cast of supernatural characters is vivid and unforgettable, and the dialogue absolutely sparkles with wit and depth. The story flows across time and dimensions, weaving multiple perspectives into a kind of tapestry that’s intricate, surprising, and so utterly satisfying. Blake’s writing is sharp, elegant, and full of those “oh wow” moments that really make you pause and soak it all in.

But at its heart, this book isn’t about vampires, demons, or even Death, it’s about what it truly means to live. The immortal characters play their “game” as a reflection of human nature, full of love, loss, betrayal, and connection. It’s a meditation on life and love, on choices and consequences, all told through characters who feel so achingly real and romances that break and mend your heart in equal measure.

This is story isn't linear and is definitely not spoon-fed to you, it’s layered, interwoven, and poetic, and demands your attention, but it's rewarding. Every sentence carries weight, every twist resonates, and by the end, you feel both crushed and uplifted. It’s heartbreaking, hilarious, thought-provoking, and luminous. It's a story that reminds you of meaning, connection, and all of the fleeting emotions that come with being human and what you're willing to do to feel alive.

To start, this is my first and last dark romance, however this review is solely based on the book and not my dislike of the genre.

I was warned that the book is very unserious and is not claiming to be any kind of literary genius. I can appreciate a good funny book but I really don’t feel like this was all that good?

The characters meshed well together but only because they were the male/female versions of each other. Neither had any unique qualities. They were funny at times, however most of their interactions were super cringy.

The only scenes that were well written were the ones with smut. (For reference, I am not a smut reader so this is saying a lot lol) In all honesty, it feels as if this book started as a bunch of really well thought out sex scenes that were later strung together by lazy and shallow plot. It’s unfortunate because the actual storyline suffered when it could have added so much more depth to our characters’ more intimate moments.