Loved itThis just has those wonderful immersive gothic vibes whilst also featuring such intriguing characters who you become incredibly invested in.
A Dowry of Blood (2021)
Others: Overwhelmingly positive A gorgeous, haunting retelling of Dracula from the point of view of Constanta, one of Dracula's brides. Constanta is saved from death by Dracula. But Dracula turns out to be monstrous and cruel, and Constanta must figure out if there is a way she and Dracula's other consorts can escape.
- ISBN:
- 9780316501187
- Length:
- 304 pages
Genres: fantasy, romance, horror, historical fiction
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Loved itI was so sucked into the writing of this book. I love how it was told. It's an epistolary novel in second person.
Loved itI think the only one I can really think of is A Dowry of Blood, which I really loved.
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Loved itAgain, it's a short one. has a really good message while being horrific.
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Loved itit is a dark and deep vampire novel which I haven't come across in a while and it's also pretty quick read so again if you love some Gothic F fiction if you haven't read a good vampire book in a while I highly recommend this one
Loved itthe next vampire novel I have to recommend is of course a dowy of blood but I did really love this nonetheless it's dark it's twisted it's seductive and romantic
Loved itI absolutely loved the way that was told and it is sumptuous, it's a beautiful, it's rich. I really adored the writing to this as well.
Loved itthis was just absolutely fascinating i loved hearing about their travels and just the relationships that they build