the_bookishbug 's review for:

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

3.75

dark fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I ended up enjoying this book a lot more than I thought I would. It's very lyrical in its prose and I think it makes good use of its second person POV. The main three characters (excluding Dracula) were well-written, if a bit shallow due to the length and introspection of the book. The themes were well executed and the writing was very evocative of a lot of the unease and dread that comes with living with someone so unpredictable.

I was pleasantly surprised by the happy ending, but very glad for it because

I was really rooting for the wives by the end. I'm not really a vampire person, but I would recommend this!