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corabookworm 's review for:
A Dowry of Blood
by S.T. Gibson
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Perfect for fans of Addie LaRue and Interview with a Vampire, this book is a twist on the story of Dracula, following Constanta through the perils of being both a vampire and his wife.
A Dowry of Blood is primarily driven by the relationships between characters, from the abusive possessiveness of Dracula to the strange bonds developed between his lovers. Their interactions and connections guide the story in a very powerful way. The sex scenes were a little much for me, especially at the end, but I loved seeing openly queer romance in a vampire book. The overall moral and plot of this story was really good, and it was incredibly well written. I highly recommend this book if you like historical fiction, romance, and vampires.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Incest, Self harm, Sexual assault, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, War, Pandemic/Epidemic