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A review by bookmothmav
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow… this book…
Seeing how S. T. Gibbon articulates an abusive with how the three spouses react to Dracula was so intriguing. One may adapt and learn to live with it, another may fall into a deep depression that at times consumes them, and another may fight back. But we see them break constantly under Dracula’s control as they are lead to believe he loves them even though they know he doesn’t.
This obsessiveness Dracula has with his spouses is so toxic but he’s able to wrap it up as a dream, to make them dependent on him. When they finally find a way to break free of him, them almost back out because of this. The seeds of dependency he planted in all of them are rooted so deep that they almost don’t take the risk of leaving.
This is such a beautifully toxic story and I wish we where able to see more of all the spouses after that climax.
Seeing how S. T. Gibbon articulates an abusive with how the three spouses react to Dracula was so intriguing. One may adapt and learn to live with it, another may fall into a deep depression that at times consumes them, and another may fight back. But we see them break constantly under Dracula’s control as they are lead to believe he loves them even though they know he doesn’t.
This obsessiveness Dracula has with his spouses is so toxic but he’s able to wrap it up as a dream, to make them dependent on him. When they finally find a way to break free of him, them almost back out because of this. The seeds of dependency he planted in all of them are rooted so deep that they almost don’t take the risk of leaving.
This is such a beautifully toxic story and I wish we where able to see more of all the spouses after that climax.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Blood