A Dowry of Blood

Wow. I didn't really expect this, but I ADORED this book! I loved the new take on Dracula's story and - even more - I LOVED his companions. His gentle, caring and mostly complacent wife Constanta. Energetic and passionate Magdalena. Bold, daring and entertaining Alexi. The bonds between each of them and their individual characters. I felt connected to them.

This book was like a sneak peak into their lives and S.T. Gibson made it feel like it was history, rather than a fantasy book. Or.. more like an old memory I used to be a part of, but had forgotten due to all the time that had passed. This book blew me away. If I hadn't been forced to lay it down because of life in the real world, I would have read it in one sitting.