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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
this was so fucked up and weird and GOD! i think this was written for me. the writing is so stylish and lush, and i’m normally not into epistolary novels but i devoured the letters to the unnamed vampire. this book is so queer and it is not afraid of how messy and strange queer relationships can be.
felt underwhelming, I was also told there would be more spice which I was hoping would make up for the meh story so I kept reading, but there was barely any
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a Queer Brides of Dracula retelling, written in letters from his first wife Constanta and it is absolute perfection. One that I know will be on my mind for months to come.
First off the writing in this is beautiful and lyrical and really adds so much depth to the melancholy and dark atmosphere. The story is heart wrenching and experiencing it through Constanta’s eyes, seeing first hand her struggles and emotions and watching as she slowly regained her independence and starts to question what his love actually means was everything.
The characters are so well fleshed out and I feel in love with them. Seeing Constanta, Magdalena and Alexi interact together watching as their love for each other develops was breathtaking and my favourite part of the story.
Trigger warnings for intimate partner abuse, gaslighting, war themes, blood and gore, depression, self harm.
First off the writing in this is beautiful and lyrical and really adds so much depth to the melancholy and dark atmosphere. The story is heart wrenching and experiencing it through Constanta’s eyes, seeing first hand her struggles and emotions and watching as she slowly regained her independence and starts to question what his love actually means was everything.
The characters are so well fleshed out and I feel in love with them. Seeing Constanta, Magdalena and Alexi interact together watching as their love for each other develops was breathtaking and my favourite part of the story.
Trigger warnings for intimate partner abuse, gaslighting, war themes, blood and gore, depression, self harm.
Definitely one of the most ‘meh’ books I’ve read this year. I don’t really understand the hype. The story lacked detail and depth. I wanted to love it. But it just all fell flat.
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes