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thebankofbooks'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
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
starzzz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There were times where I genuinely felt myself getting sick when reading the things she was feeling or going through.
I found the storytelling to be really immersive. At times I did not find the sex scenes to be appealing, but I suppose it did coincide with the plot to show us the bonds in which they shared.
I think the book could have ended without the “An Encore of Roses” but that is merely my opinion. I guess it can appeal to those that want to see our main characters living a better life.
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
codyjne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
chanlo1994's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
Content warning: drowningjaylene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Best read of the year!!
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Self harm, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
A dark retelling of Dracula from his bride's perspective.hanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, and War
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
rene_kampfer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
neomreads'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
sproutedpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Murder, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
tranquiltides's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
But the story itself… interesting, dark, and plenty bloody. I cannot, in good faith, describe this book as “sexy” For the vast majority of it. The experiences of these characters is shrouded by an aura of ilk… but the Brilliant thing is I think that was on purpose. The narrative is written like a letter, but the addressee is dead. So it feels like something you write with no intention to send for the express purpose of healing.
I read the Bookish Box version of this book, which not only includes an epilogue, but also a bonus chapter, that helps you feel like our protagonists have finally found health and happiness in their undying in lives.
Gibson is kind enough to give some content warnings at the beginning of the book, so you know exactly what you’re getting into before you start reading, and that alone has me solidly among Gibson’s new forever fans.
I can’t wait to see what comes from Gibson next! I highly recommend A Dowry of Blood for any and all who love a good, dark, and bloody story. Complete with a “why choose” romance and a happy ending.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and War
Minor: Drug use, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting