A Dowry of Blood
THE DARK FANTASY BOOKTOK BLOCKBUSTER
In this dark fantasy sensation, S. T. Gibson spins the gothic, seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.
"An intoxicating perfume that lingers—an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands." -Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window
This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession ...
Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things.
Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.
"A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
"Perfect for readers interested in creative, gritty, and steamy horror retellings." -Library Journal
"Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic." -Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge
- Pages
- 185
- First published
- April 20, 2021
- Language
- English
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Reviews
Finished March 9, 2024
Finished March 13, 2024
Ugh this book was delicious. The writing was seductive and dark. Everything I think of when I think of vampires.
Finished June 13, 2026
I did enjoy this book but I just wasn’t able to feel connected to the characters at all. I thought it was an interesting story and was told in an interesting way, but because of how it was told I wasn’t able to feel invested, it just didn’t suck me in like an education in malice did.
Started June 23, 2024 · Finished June 26, 2024
This was a little show for me. I like the way its told, like the MC was recalling the past, letter or journal style. I didnt really feel connected to the characters or their relationships. The narrator was good for the audio. 🌶️ 2/5 I think this tried to be spicier than it actually was in what few scenes there were. Or maybe it tried to give that sense of passion but it didnt seem that exciting imo.
Finished March 12, 2025
Finished September 10, 2024
Finished April 12, 2021
