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

4.25

I have no clue where I picked up this book from or why, but it was pretty good. I do not think that I heard of many other stories where there is an abuser in a poly relationship and it is actually adressed, specifically when it is adressed in such a way. I was a bit uncomfortable because of the accents that the narrator was making, but overall, this was a great experience and I wish that the ghost never existed.
And then An Encore of Roses happened. There were sex scenes throughout the book, they were good and did not overstay their welcome, they mattered. And then this basically erotic short story came in. I am not judging anyone, just kinda wish there was a warning. Also, I am just kinda uneasy about sex right after a very emotional conversation. Also, Alexi makes me feel uncomfy.
Overall, everything was great, run from abusive partners. 

Book notes:
 

The trigger warnings, oof, that seems like quite a bit

Not gonna lie, it seems like reminding yourself that you want it, does not sound like actually wanting it

I do not appreciate the accent that the narrator puts on for Constanta 

FEET

Ooof, the ghost is such a dick

Turns out, everyone gets that accept, except for the ghost

Me when they settle in Berlin at the sunset of the 19th century

The ghost is a cuck

Me when Alexi is boarding the Titanic

Nepotism? In Magdalena?