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A Dowry of Blood
by S.T. Gibson
"This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. I suppose both are a sort of gentle violence, putting down in ink what scorches the air when spoken aloud."
I knew I was going to like this going into it, but I had no idea how much. This is my first five star rating out of 50 books this year because it was just stunning.
The book follows Dracula's brides (and groom) through a tumultuous relationship. The story unfolds as Constanta addresses Dracula with an explanation of why she disobeyed him. What follows is an incredibly dark recounting of the love she shared with him as he turned her, their second bride Magdalena, and their groom, Alexi.
Over centuries and across Europe, Constanta follows Dracula in awe and fear as he promises her love. While she is confused and frightened when he controls her and their partners, she ultimately believes he is good until things start to unravel.
There was nothing I didn't love about this book. I found it so unique in its writing style as Constanta addressed Dracula in the long explanation of why she ultimately murders him. The characters were all extremely captivating, Constanta and Alexei were my favourites.
The portrayal of the toxic relationship was extremely powerful in this book as the power hierarchies were mapped out. The ultimate freedom that was gained when Constanta organized the sires was excellent and delivered in a great crescendo.
I couldn't put this down, but I will be ordering a copy to put on my bookshelf.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I knew I was going to like this going into it, but I had no idea how much. This is my first five star rating out of 50 books this year because it was just stunning.
The book follows Dracula's brides (and groom) through a tumultuous relationship. The story unfolds as Constanta addresses Dracula with an explanation of why she disobeyed him. What follows is an incredibly dark recounting of the love she shared with him as he turned her, their second bride Magdalena, and their groom, Alexi.
Over centuries and across Europe, Constanta follows Dracula in awe and fear as he promises her love. While she is confused and frightened when he controls her and their partners, she ultimately believes he is good until things start to unravel.
There was nothing I didn't love about this book. I found it so unique in its writing style as Constanta addressed Dracula in the long explanation of why she ultimately murders him. The characters were all extremely captivating, Constanta and Alexei were my favourites.
The portrayal of the toxic relationship was extremely powerful in this book as the power hierarchies were mapped out. The ultimate freedom that was gained when Constanta organized the sires was excellent and delivered in a great crescendo.
I couldn't put this down, but I will be ordering a copy to put on my bookshelf.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.