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readingqueerly 's review for:
A Dowry of Blood
by S.T. Gibson
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
I wasn't sure at all what I was going to think of thins book. I was fully prepared even to have to plough my way through with much difficulty. Instead I found myself clinging in to these characters and being incredibly fascinated by the storytelling. The fact that this is written in second person from the main character's POV made for such an interesting start. It really grips you as a reader to be addressed directly before realising this 'you' is not directed at you, the reader.
I love character driven stories and this is no different. It was so incredibly interesting to see the hindsight retelling of a frankly abusive relationship in which the abuser is being spoken to and we see all the complexity and nitty gritty emotions that come from and with this kind of relationship.
Not just that, but also on the upside the complexity and beauty of relatively seccusful polyamorous relationship (which is what I picked up this book for actually). While yes, our unnamed 'you' was a monster inany ways, the polycule that is built along the way was done so well imo.
I am really really impressed with this book. I don't tend to give books 5 stars if they don't make me cry, but this one is truly an exception. This was an absolutely amazing read perfect for the spooky season BC vampires, and good for my queer heart that wants to see people create their own happiness and find their self worth. With lyrical writing that didn't get convoluted or boring. Loved every second of this.
I love character driven stories and this is no different. It was so incredibly interesting to see the hindsight retelling of a frankly abusive relationship in which the abuser is being spoken to and we see all the complexity and nitty gritty emotions that come from and with this kind of relationship.
Not just that, but also on the upside the complexity and beauty of relatively seccusful polyamorous relationship (which is what I picked up this book for actually). While yes, our unnamed 'you' was a monster inany ways, the polycule that is built along the way was done so well imo.
I am really really impressed with this book. I don't tend to give books 5 stars if they don't make me cry, but this one is truly an exception. This was an absolutely amazing read perfect for the spooky season BC vampires, and good for my queer heart that wants to see people create their own happiness and find their self worth. With lyrical writing that didn't get convoluted or boring. Loved every second of this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood