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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
I'm always down for queer vampire stories and when I saw the premise of this one...I was absolutely down for it!
I didn't expect the intense relatability of Laura coming to realization over her unattraction to men/attraction to women. One could argue that Laura's attraction was simply for Carmilla, but the way Laura thinks and feels about men reminded me of myself at her age. Yes, this is a different time where it's incredibly taboo to be a woman loving a woman...but the unfiltered thought process of Laura's feelings and her inability to not ignore it while also trying to hide it was such a genuine queer experience in my opinion. I think I loved that aspect the most about this story.
Carmilla herself was really interesting and this take on vampirism is really really good. I loved how Carmilla was not a super powerful vampire and that was because she could never properly rest because coffin was destroyed. So she was always weak and sickly...stronger and more durable than a human of course. Carmilla's intense passion and eccentric nature was also a refreshing take. She was so likeable by everyone naturally. Carmilla did not enjoy being a vampire but she also had to do what she had to do to survive...she wasn't sorry though for the murders and people she killed. She was mostly honest and laid herself out there...oh and she transformed into a hellish cat instead of a bat. That was dope.
It is a slow start but once it picks up it GOES!! If you enjoy dark romances with intense passion this is for you! Even the sex in this story was described so passionately and artistically...like it wasn't flat out said but you KNEW what was happening and gosh my romantic ass ate that UP!!! I love that ESPECIALLY in F/F romances ;u; The vampirism isn't romanticized at all but that really fit with what the story was going for anyway. I enjoyed it!
I didn't expect the intense relatability of Laura coming to realization over her unattraction to men/attraction to women. One could argue that Laura's attraction was simply for Carmilla, but the way Laura thinks and feels about men reminded me of myself at her age. Yes, this is a different time where it's incredibly taboo to be a woman loving a woman...but the unfiltered thought process of Laura's feelings and her inability to not ignore it while also trying to hide it was such a genuine queer experience in my opinion. I think I loved that aspect the most about this story.
Carmilla herself was really interesting and this take on vampirism is really really good. I loved how Carmilla was not a super powerful vampire and that was because she could never properly rest because coffin was destroyed. So she was always weak and sickly...stronger and more durable than a human of course. Carmilla's intense passion and eccentric nature was also a refreshing take. She was so likeable by everyone naturally. Carmilla did not enjoy being a vampire but she also had to do what she had to do to survive...she wasn't sorry though for the murders and people she killed. She was mostly honest and laid herself out there...oh and she transformed into a hellish cat instead of a bat. That was dope.
It is a slow start but once it picks up it GOES!! If you enjoy dark romances with intense passion this is for you! Even the sex in this story was described so passionately and artistically...like it wasn't flat out said but you KNEW what was happening and gosh my romantic ass ate that UP!!! I love that ESPECIALLY in F/F romances ;u; The vampirism isn't romanticized at all but that really fit with what the story was going for anyway. I enjoyed it!
this was so beautiful I started to cry. I need more books about two gay vampires who fall in love and call each other darling.
i’m kind of gagged because that ending was really good in my opinion. at first i had a hard time getting into this book as the writing was a bit slow, but once i did i really liked the changes the author made and the more overt sensuality of the story. i also loved hearing the story told by a queer author, it made it so much more heartfelt. i think the writing style could have been a bit better at times but i liked it!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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
Such a beautiful sapphic retelling of Carmilla I love this book. The fun twists the author adds are such enjoyable additions to the classic story and an exciting celebration of modern day queerness. I, too, would jump into a fire for my hot vampire girlfriend 10/10 very realistic
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
now this is how carmilla should have ended
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced