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

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5⭐️3🌶️

Novella

Supernatural

1st POV

Gothic

🏳️‍🌈 MCs

Dark historical

Vampires

Gore

Tw: gaslighting, murder, domestic abuse, explicit, 

This was such an interesting novella about Dracula’s bride, Contessa, and his last family of the undead. 

The writing is so beautifully poetic. I was drawn into the story right away. The tragic beginning seeped into the entire story. 

I really didn’t enjoy the confusing familial description of their relationship when it was also sexual. Very icky, but I understand it being tied to vampire lore.