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A review by danaslitlist
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Holy shit this book was incredible nuanced and beautiful. The way that the abusive relationship was shown as Constanta slowly lifts the veil was incredible. I think there are so many great allegories that ST Gibson saw in the original story and knew what she wanted to do, and she did it well.
The importance that each character plays within the others lives was one element that I loved especially. The strength they find in each other and the love that blooms in their hearts for each person is the driving force here.
Her gaining her power and her own agency through the work she puts in, the way she sets herself free alongside those around her, and her vengeance was so rewarding.
I desperately want to get a physical copy and go back to read it again. There were so many quotes that stood out that I’d love to analyze.
The importance that each character plays within the others lives was one element that I loved especially. The strength they find in each other and the love that blooms in their hearts for each person is the driving force here.
Her gaining her power and her own agency through the work she puts in, the way she sets herself free alongside those around her, and her vengeance was so rewarding.
I desperately want to get a physical copy and go back to read it again. There were so many quotes that stood out that I’d love to analyze.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Murder, Violence, and Gaslighting