AMYM: The Mamluk Who Defied Death (1.5 in the New York Vampire Series) is a new novel/story by K.D. McQuain!!

I'm very honored that K.D. McQuain sent me this story/novel (how long have I been doing reviews and I never get the correct wording for what a book technically is) and I was super excited to pick it up! I had to hold back since I was busy and had to actually "adult", so when it was finally my day off it was one of the first things on my to-do list!!

I love the font that the chapter numbers are written in - it doesn't affect the story, but the vibe and style it gives it is excellent!

K.D. McQuain is one of those authors that you don't really hear about, but when you come in touch with his work you are BLOWN AWAY. Not only does this man write a great fantasy/vampire novel, but his erotic/romance scenes are beyond what I expect from someone writing a vampire novel. You don't see very many authors who can combine multiple genres (if you wish to word it that way) together. His story telling is so descriptive, and not in a bad way. It's not like layers and layers of adjectives, it's as if you are in the story. And he's only on "book two" of his writing career? That's hard to believe! The talent radiating out of this author is absolutely ridiculous.

It gives me a Game of Thrones kind of vibe, but these stories are so much easier to get through. There's paranormal aspects, the vampire side (obviously), some action/adventure, and steamy scenes.

I find the plots and subplots of this story work well with each other. Amym wanting to rule, his relationship with Ketevan, his relationship with his mistress, and the general "day to day" life of Amym all work together and weave together perfectly in this short story. I didn't find myself getting bored or confused like I have in other stories that are written in similar fashions.

The only part of these stories I have "issues" with is all the terminology. I'm okay with going back through a previous book or looking up words I don't know, but I'm not sure if all readers will be okay with that. The lore and mythology of these stories are one of the great aspects that I enjoy, but some readers may not be as interested in all the terminology that appears in these novels.

Overall, this book was great! I really enjoyed reading another tale in the New York Vampire series and I can't wait for more K.D. McQuain to give us some more books to read!!

Four out of five stars. ( )