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A review by marigoldgem
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed how the author made Dracula and the three brides her own. It felt so separate from the classic yet tied in some of the details from it so beautifully. The only thing I didn’t like was the fact that the three brides had a weird sibling relationship with each other, calling each other “sister” or “brother”. I would’ve enjoyed the romance between them so much better without that, especially during the spicy parts 🥴.
Graphic: Body horror, Cannibalism, Sexual content, Confinement, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, and Gaslighting