A review by tifftastic87
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

When he found her Constanta was dying, his blood brought her back and gave her a life unlike anything she had ever experienced. But soon, the shiny veil over her eyes was raised and as he brought another woman into their marital bed, Constanta began to see him for what he was, a monster. 

Constanta's growth from meek and demure wife to someone strong and protective under the abuse of her unnamed husband was such a dark ride to be on. The way abuse and control was used in this story was so real and raw that I had to pause for a moment a few times. 

 
I was tired of the circumference of the whole universe living in your circled arms.

I was tired of carrying around the weight of a love like worship.

The way he manipulated his spouses into loving him and fearing him and how Constanta felt it as both safety and chains really got to me. 
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