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A review by kaitie_reads
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Vampires are back.🩸🦇
This was a really good read.
It is a super quick read with some great dark gothic vibes. I loved reading from the POV of Constanta in the form of letters to her *beloved* Dracula.
The story moves quickly through a vast period of time - and it is predictable - but the flowery prose and descriptive writing is so beautiful that it captivates you from the very beginning.
I really love how the author painted a story of overcoming abuse and coming into your own power. Constanta, Magdalena, and Alexi were all loveable characters who formed an unbreakable bond as the brides of Dracula, basically a manipulative narcissist. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but I flew through it and loved the fresh take on this classic story.
This was a really good read.
It is a super quick read with some great dark gothic vibes. I loved reading from the POV of Constanta in the form of letters to her *beloved* Dracula.
The story moves quickly through a vast period of time - and it is predictable - but the flowery prose and descriptive writing is so beautiful that it captivates you from the very beginning.
I really love how the author painted a story of overcoming abuse and coming into your own power. Constanta, Magdalena, and Alexi were all loveable characters who formed an unbreakable bond as the brides of Dracula, basically a manipulative narcissist. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but I flew through it and loved the fresh take on this classic story.