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A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
3.0

This is a unique and beautifully written story, and I fully understand why it has received so much love. I liked the writing style and appreciated the portrayal of the polyamorous dynamic. But my personal aversion to vampires and romance did hinder my enjoyment of the book. This story has a strong focus on the dynamic and power struggles between the characters. And it does THAT really well, but it doesn't do much else.

The prose was richly descriptive and towards the end of the book, I felt really connected to the main character and the emotions she was parsing. The depiction of the poly relationship was one of the book's strongest aspects. The exploration of the complexities of multiple romantic connections felt genuine and well-developed.

3.5 stars