Author:Jasper Kent
Russia – 1917. Zmyeevich, king of all vampires, is dead.
History records that the great voordalak – known across Europe as Dracula – perished in 1893 beneath the ramparts of his own castle, deep in the mountains of Wallachia. In Russia, the Romanov tsars are free of the curse that has plagued their blood for two centuries.
But two decades later and Tsar Nicholas II faces a new threat – a threat from his own people. War has brought Russia to her knees and the people are hungry for change. Revolution is in the air.
Mihail Konstantinovich Danilov – who himself carries Romanov blood – welcomes the prospect of a new regime. Like his ancestors he once fought to save the Romanovs from the threat that Zmyeevich brought them. Fought and won. But now he sees no future for a Russia ruled by a tyrant. He is joined in the struggle by his uncle, Dmitry Alekseevich - a creature born in a different era, over a century before. For more than half his existence he has been a vampire, and yet he still harbours one very human desire; that his country should be free.
But the curse that infects the blood of the Romanovs cannot be so easily forgotten and Mihail soon discovers that it – that he – may become the means by which a terror once thought eradicated might be resurrected . . .
A brilliant book
—— Historical Novel SocietyThe series so far has been thoroughly dark and entertaining, I had high hopes for the grand finale and what ever Jasper Kent had in store for us . . . as with the other four books in the series, he did not disappoint . . . unique and thoroughly enjoyable
—— PARMENIONBOOKSAn assured and confident debut . . . featuring a strong female lead and a well-realised far-future post-apocalyptic world
—— INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYLike Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games meets Pulp Fiction
—— DAILY MAILDestined to be a fantasy classic. Johansen’s writing is assured, confident and thrilling. I can’t wait for the next book.
—— AMY McCULLOCH, author of The Oathbreaker’s ShadowEnjoyable, fast-paced read. Kelsea is a strong female lead...and she heads a list of well-drawn characters who feature in some haunting, tear-jerking moments that leave you desperate to read the next instalment...A top summer read.
—— SUNThis book worked on me with all the subtle power of an addiction: by the time I realized I was hooked, it was far too late to stop.
—— LAUREN OLIVER, author of Before I FallErika Johansen does not disappoint. Hers is a debut that shines bright like the magic in her book . . . exciting and fuelled by adventure – this is what all fantasy novels should be like
—— CULTUREFLY.COMThe Queen of the Tearling is a gripping read with an enchanting heroine. Erika Johansen has created a wonderful world and I can’t wait to read more.
—— BERNARD CORNWELLA fast-paced and original fantasy, written with a confident and accomplished style, with plenty of intrigue and mystery.
—— ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY, author of the bestselling ‘Shadows of the Apt’A page-turner full of adventure, sorcery, swords, and politics - not to mention a clever heroine with guts and conviction to spare. The Queen of the Tearling kept me up way past my bedtime and left me wanting more!
—— HELENE WECKER, author of The Golem and the JinniThere is absolutely no aspect of desire that McMillan does not articulate in phrases and images that have stayed with me ever since I first read it. Some of these poems, I suspect, will be in anthologies hundreds of years from now.
—— Tom Holland , Evening StandardAn elegantly poised and intimae collection of poems.
—— Richard Lea , GuardianMcMillan’s writing floored me. It is funny, frank and addictive.
—— Peter Bradwshaw , GuardianA highly accomplished collection that presages a bright future for this young poet.
—— Jade Craddock , NudgeA collection of homoerotic poems that are febrile, tender, and written with an unwavering apprehension of beauty.
—— Kate Kellaway , ObserverPhysical is a stunning, raw and direct look at what it is to be male. It celebrates the male physique in all its forms as much as it celebrates the foibles of the male species […] I cannot wait to see what Andrew McMillan creates next.
—— Savidge ReadsMy favourite book this year… A meditation on masculinity both frail and robust. McMillan’s book was the standout on a strong shortlist.
—— Neil D.A. Stewart , Civilian[McMillan’s] poems are raw, intimate and physical explorations of love, invoking the spirit of Thom Gunn’s visceral poems and essays… McMillan’s stunning poems are unflinching and palpably real.
—— Charlotte Runcie , Daily TelegraphRaw and urgent, these poems are hymns to the male body… This is poetry where every instance of human connection, from the casual encounter to the intimate relationship, becomes redeemable and revelatory.
—— Charlotte Maxwell , Vada MagazineReading it is less like reading poetry, more like wandering through someone’s heart and then out into a wild northern night out… We were all struck by Andrew’s unflinching portrayal of everyday human intimacies and awkwardnesses.
—— Clare Fisher , The State of the ArtsIt’s almost as though McMillan ripped his heart out and pinned it dripping to the pages of this short book… I very much enjoyed this collection of poems — it took me right out of my comfort zone but I was in good hands. Yes, some of it is confronting and occasionally shocking, but the honesty…lends an exquisite beauty to McMillan’s work.
—— Reading MattersI’ve read some great poetry collections this year, but nothing as startlingly visceral and beautiful as Andrew McMillan’s Physical.
—— Sarah Crossan , Irish Times, Book of the YearMcMillan’s powerful collection explores and interrogates masculinity with frank honesty.
—— Malika Booker , MetroMcMillan…is a natural communicator and his material – sexuality, the body, masculinity – are urgent topics for our time.
—— Charlotte Higgins , Guardian
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