aparker89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
We all know Dracula, his real life niece Bathory ,and their reigns of terror. But what if there was someone else waiting in the dark? Camilla is charming, beautiful and witty but something dark is lingering behind her sparkling eyes. Meet Laura, a lonely young woman who wants nothing more than companionship and follow her tale of terror!
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gaslighting, Blood, and Death
Minor: Bullying, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Classism, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Misogyny
ggcd1981's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Confinement, Grief, Toxic friendship, Blood, and Terminal illness
dreareads_'s review against another edition
4.0
I can see why this book is a cult favorite, it has all the gothic angsty vibes that teenage emo me would have eaten up.
It is obvious why so many authors took inspiration from this story, it was imaginative and fairly well paced. That being said, having read my fair share of vampire stories I am not sure if this is very high on my list of favorites.
I will add that the last 20-30 pages were spine tingling, seeing everyone finally see what is really going on. I do wish the climax had been a bit more dramatic, but alas that was not the fashion at the time.
A fun short read that anyone would enjoy, but especially if you love vampires.
Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Death, and Grief
shrutislibrary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse
chloebethx_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Physical abuse