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bookmothmav's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow… this book…
Seeing how S. T. Gibbon articulates an abusive with how the three spouses react to Dracula was so intriguing. One may adapt and learn to live with it, another may fall into a deep depression that at times consumes them, and another may fight back. But we see them break constantly under Dracula’s control as they are lead to believe he loves them even though they know he doesn’t.
This obsessiveness Dracula has with his spouses is so toxic but he’s able to wrap it up as a dream, to make them dependent on him. When they finally find a way to break free of him, them almost back out because of this. The seeds of dependency he planted in all of them are rooted so deep that they almost don’t take the risk of leaving.
This is such a beautifully toxic story and I wish we where able to see more of all the spouses after that climax.
Seeing how S. T. Gibbon articulates an abusive with how the three spouses react to Dracula was so intriguing. One may adapt and learn to live with it, another may fall into a deep depression that at times consumes them, and another may fight back. But we see them break constantly under Dracula’s control as they are lead to believe he loves them even though they know he doesn’t.
This obsessiveness Dracula has with his spouses is so toxic but he’s able to wrap it up as a dream, to make them dependent on him. When they finally find a way to break free of him, them almost back out because of this. The seeds of dependency he planted in all of them are rooted so deep that they almost don’t take the risk of leaving.
This is such a beautifully toxic story and I wish we where able to see more of all the spouses after that climax.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Blood
bookishkaiti's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jassieex's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War
meggybread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hauntingcare's review against another edition
4.0
« your memory will fade to shadow and I shall never speak your name again »
living your life to the fullest is the best of revenge
living your life to the fullest is the best of revenge
yearningforpetrichor's review against another edition
5.0
*exhale* Damn.
What an incredible book. The pacing was incredible, enough characterisation of each of the lovers to understand their own personalities and what made them unique.
I loved it so much that I listened to the first 3/4’s of the book as an audiobook and had to get the eBook to read the last 1/4 along with the audio.
I loved it so much.
What an incredible book. The pacing was incredible, enough characterisation of each of the lovers to understand their own personalities and what made them unique.
I loved it so much that I listened to the first 3/4’s of the book as an audiobook and had to get the eBook to read the last 1/4 along with the audio.
I loved it so much.
priamoon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Death, and Blood