Silver Under Nightfall

By: Rin Chupeco

Narrated by: Matthew Spencer

Full of court intrigue, queer romance, and terrifying monsters—this “deliciously fun” (Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches) epic fantasy appeals to fans of Samantha Shannon’s The Priory of the Orange Tree and the adult animated series Castlevania.

Remy Pendergast is many things: the only son of the Duke of Valenbonne (though his father might wish otherwise), an elite bounty hunter of rogue vampires, and an outcast among his fellow Reapers. His mother was the subject of gossip even before she eloped with a vampire, giving rise to the rumors that Remy is half-vampire himself. Though the kingdom of Aluria barely tolerates him, Remy’s father has been shaping him into a weapon to fight for the kingdom at any cost.

When a terrifying new breed of vampire is sighted outside of the city, Remy prepares to investigate alone. But then he encounters the shockingly warmhearted vampire heiress Xiaodan Song and her infuriatingly arrogant fiancé, vampire lord Zidan Malekh, who may hold the key to defeating the creatures—though he knows associating with them won’t do his reputation any favors. When he’s offered a spot alongside them to find the truth about the mutating virus Rot that’s plaguing the kingdom, Remy faces a choice.

It’s one he’s certain he’ll regret.

But as the three face dangerous hardships during their journey, Remy develops fond and complicated feelings for the couple. He begins to question what he holds true about vampires, as well as the story behind his own family legacy. As the Rot continues to spread across the kingdom, Remy must decide where his loyalties lie: with his father and the kingdom he’s been trained all his life to defend or the vampires who might just be the death of him.

©2022 Rin Chupeco. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited. All rights reserved.

my type of fantasy!

Really enjoyable character's and dynamics. Voice actor is great too. The story and fight scenes were really well done.

Vampire thrupple!!,

I loved the story way more than I was expecting to and the characters were all so lovely! Definitely gonna be relistening!

Great Story and Great Narration

I did know what to expect when I read the blurb, but the story was better than I expected and the narrator elevated to a different level. If you love Vampire stories with gory and spice, then give this one a shot.

Another great book by Rin

I couldn't put it down. It was steamy, it was edge of your seat emotional, suspenseful, and full of twists. my only complaint was I didn't wait for the next book to be out before I read this one and now I have to wait a year. I hope Rin continues to write more at this level, it was really really good.

Very enjoyable!

As a fan of Castlevania, this book had exactly what left me wanting with the trio. I quite enjoyed the story overall. I was invested in every character over the course of the story. I heard it may be a duology and I'll be looking forward to the next book. hopefully it will be narrated by Matthew Spencer again.

Can’t recommend enough!!!<3

I absolutely love this book! I already want to read it again that’s how I know I really really enjoyed it! I just found out there’s a second book and it comes out April 2 second of this?! so close yet so far! I can’t wait! The story is so well paced and beautiful and well written, and so enjoyable. The characters are smart and well written, and all their decisions make sense and Work in the relationship between the characters is lovely! I really can’t explain it into it justice you just have to experience this book I really really highly suggest you read it. Also, I listened to the audiobook and the narrator is fantastic! He does incredible voices for each character. It made my experience even better.

Narrator was wonderful!

I love the audiobook! The narration brought the story to life! I just wished I started with the audiobook. I’ll definitely continue with the next book on audio.

HBO’s next hit!

Like Game of Thrones x True Blood! Sexy, political intrigue, sprinkled with Asian flavor. I can’t wait for the sequel!!!

made me fall in love with fantasy

I loved this book from start to finish. I didn’t want to stop listening. Remy is a wonderfully complex male main character. And, of course, being bisexual myself I appreciated the bi representation. I thought it was very well done.

Castlevania meets Romatasy meets your favorite queer manga? Yes please

Why this book is not more popular than it is is truthfully beyond me. I've read lots of the popular stuff recently - ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, TOG, CC, Crowns of Nyaxia - and I've loved this more than most of those. The writing is superb. It encapsulates Gothic fantasy vibe meets Castlevania meets shojo manga perfectly (sorry to the non-manga readers, the girls that get it get it). It's moody and violent, but also hilarious, romantic, and a good amount of smutty. The characters are well fleshed out, the storyline is compelling, and Chupeco is a far better writer than Romantasy's current sweetheart (sorry SJM, I still love you) - they've got sexual tension down to a science. If you love vampires, action, mystery, comedy, romance, sex, but you also wish there was more queer representation in your favorite popular fantasy - this is the book for you. 10/10, can't wait to listen to the next one (ps but just as important, Matthew Spencer is a GREAT narrator!!)