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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Meh, wasn't a bad read by any means but it wasn't super captivating.
i was told this book was a story of dracula's wives told from the perspective of one of the wives and i was SOLD. it's October which is the perfect time to read this and lemme just say this book was an amazing read. i really liked the style and format of this book. it was told through letters from the wife to her husband. you never learn her husband's name, for she didn't think he deserved one. it was so interesting to read and perfectly showed the relationship between the two, both sweet and sour. perfect and toxic at the same time ugh it was so good
A queer re-imagining of Dracula’s brides, spanning many centuries and traveling to many countries.
A Dowry of Blood is the story of Constanta, "saved" from death by a vampire, trapped in an unhealthy relationship and her struggle to get out from under his influence.
If you like vampires, queer romance novels and the like, then this one might be for you. In some ways it reminded me of 'Blood & Chocolate', although I feel that 'A Dowry of Blood' has a better message at its core. It's a quick read, perfect for rainy evenings.
Personally, I couldn't quite connect with it. Maybe because I wanted to get to know the times and places they were in a little better, maybe because, since the book is not very long, the subtext has to be quite overt at times.
A Dowry of Blood is the story of Constanta, "saved" from death by a vampire, trapped in an unhealthy relationship and her struggle to get out from under his influence.
If you like vampires, queer romance novels and the like, then this one might be for you. In some ways it reminded me of 'Blood & Chocolate', although I feel that 'A Dowry of Blood' has a better message at its core. It's a quick read, perfect for rainy evenings.
Personally, I couldn't quite connect with it. Maybe because I wanted to get to know the times and places they were in a little better, maybe because, since the book is not very long, the subtext has to be quite overt at times.
Polyamorous bisexual vampires and a gothic tale of obsession and controlling relationships; this book was right up my alley. Despite the sensuous matter, everything was written beautifully. I quickly attached myself to Dracula’s partners and found myself truly celebrating their victories and mourning their losses. My only complaint is that there is not yet a sequel.
“If you can still hear me wherever you are, my love, my tormentor, hear this:
It was never my intention to murder you.
Not in the beginning, anyway.”
A Dowry of Blood is a gothic wonder of immortality through an epistle of a queer vampire named Constanta. This book was absolutely stunning. The writing was magnificent and I was literally waltzing through a dark melody in a haunted castle as I flip through the pages
fast-paced
Some of the language was repetitious but I enjoyed the story.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 2/5 🌶️🌶️
“To those who escaped a love like death, and to those still caught in its grasp: you are the hero’s of this story”.
🧛🏻Gothic Dark Fantasy
🧛🏻 Dracula Retelling
🧛🏻 Lyrical Prose
🧛🏻 Found Family
🧛🏻 Standalone
🧛🏻 Dracula’s Bride Point of View
This book is a Dracula retelling but from his wives Constanta’s point of view. This story goes into details of her life after she turned into a vampire, through Dracula’s bringing home other partners: an aristocratic wife and artist husband. The more she learns about Dracula’s past, the more and more conflicted she starts to feel.
⚠️ Authors- Provided Warnings:
Emotional, verbal and physical inmate partner abuse, gaslighting, war, famine, and plague, blood and gore, consensual sexual content, sadomasochism, self harm, body horror, violence and murder, alcohol use, depression and mania.
✨My review:
Personally I absolutely loved this retelling and from a different point of view. I found it very hard to put this book down to be 100% honest. It really is extremely faced paced. Not overly spicy but does have some spicy just not a whole lot. Really actually and truthfully went into this book with a blind eye not really knowing much about it. But I’m really glad now that I read it. For sure a book that I’ll be recommending out a lot.
Spice: 2/5 🌶️🌶️
“To those who escaped a love like death, and to those still caught in its grasp: you are the hero’s of this story”.
🧛🏻Gothic Dark Fantasy
🧛🏻 Dracula Retelling
🧛🏻 Lyrical Prose
🧛🏻 Found Family
🧛🏻 Standalone
🧛🏻 Dracula’s Bride Point of View
This book is a Dracula retelling but from his wives Constanta’s point of view. This story goes into details of her life after she turned into a vampire, through Dracula’s bringing home other partners: an aristocratic wife and artist husband. The more she learns about Dracula’s past, the more and more conflicted she starts to feel.
⚠️ Authors- Provided Warnings:
Emotional, verbal and physical inmate partner abuse, gaslighting, war, famine, and plague, blood and gore, consensual sexual content, sadomasochism, self harm, body horror, violence and murder, alcohol use, depression and mania.
✨My review:
Personally I absolutely loved this retelling and from a different point of view. I found it very hard to put this book down to be 100% honest. It really is extremely faced paced. Not overly spicy but does have some spicy just not a whole lot. Really actually and truthfully went into this book with a blind eye not really knowing much about it. But I’m really glad now that I read it. For sure a book that I’ll be recommending out a lot.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes