A review by reka111
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

People aren't meant to live forever. I know that now. 

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍; 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆!

This was a relatively quick read that I was completely lost in. The plot itself is in first-person, but second-person also appears in it, when it refers to Dracula, just like a diary.

This story spans centuries and we travel all over Europe together with the great events of history.

A love letter wrapped in darkness, in which horror is very common. It perfectly shows all forms of abusive and toxic relationships that eat all your soul and manipulation that makes you forget your humanity. Through Constanta, we really experience the events and their effects in a dark world where our demons become real.

It was not an easy read, because the book deals with a rather serious topic/topics, but it still enchanted me in its own unpleasant way. If you are sensitive, please be sure to read the content warnings.