A review by bucketsjen
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

A tale of Dracula's brides, from the point of view of his first wife Constanta. They are lured by promises of life and freedom and desire... and instead find themselves trapped in an unlife of control and abuse.  It was very well done and darkly engaging. The presentation of an abusive relationship and the complicated emotions/thoughts involved was chillingly legit.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Blood

Polyamory under duress.