Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
Narrator: Abby Craden
Published by Redhook, Tantor Audio on October 4, 2022
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Paranormal / Vampires
Length: 5 hours 8 minutes
Pages: 304
Source: Audible Plus
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THE DARK FANTASY BOOKTOK BLOCKBUSTER!
In this dark, fantasy sensation, S. T. Gibson spins the gothic, seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.
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
Why did I add A Dowry of Blood to my bookshelf?
I remember adding this book to my tbr when a bookseller I worked with highly recommended it. I have read another book that this author wrote, so I thought it would be a safe bet. Plus, it sounds exactly like something that I would enjoy. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, and the audiobook is rather short, so I hope that I will be able to squeeze it in sometime soon.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
Ooh nice! I went back and forth over this one. I guess because no one I knew read/reviewed it I didn’t know if it was for me or not. I love vampire reads but I am picky about which ones I read. Hope you get to read this one soon so I can see if it will be one I enjoy or not! Lol.
I really enjoyed this one. I hope you will too. 🙂
Hmm…I might try this one. But I’d have to be in the right mood for it.
I hope it’s good.
I’m not sure this is for me but could definitely be persuaded. I hope you share your thoughts when you read it.