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stargirlish's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lesbian vampires, i love you.
a very beautiful read and very short one as well. i loved the writing and the general atmosphere. i'm very excited to read some retellings now!!
a very beautiful read and very short one as well. i loved the writing and the general atmosphere. i'm very excited to read some retellings now!!
konsgard's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
izzyheal's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
almitharagreenleaf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lilliangrey's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The precussor to Dracula, and I would dare say, a more enjoyable book than Mr Stoker's rendition (you cannot out do the doer). I finished it in 2 nights and in the small space where I was not reading it, I was kept thinking about what might happen. It was a very engaging book and the use of language was pleasant and endurable, add that to the enticement of the plot and you have a very well written book. There is not much to say, as it is probably exactly what you think it is - lesbian dracula - but I will say that it is a very beautiful story of enchantment and desire, and how the two are dangerous dancing partners. I recommend it: it is an easy read and one that implores your emotional involvement in a way that a lot of 200+ paged books do not.
dreadgodmatthius's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
thebookwormsfeast's review against another edition
4.0
Great little story about a vampire and her victim. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, even if it took me a while for its size, and was the perfect pick for an October read.
multenis's review against another edition
4.0
Unfortunately, having been exposed to both vampires and LGBTQ+ topics in literature beforehand, I couldn't fully appreciate this book for what it monumentally is: a bloody trendsetter.
Nevertheless, a good read. Most likely will read again.
Nevertheless, a good read. Most likely will read again.
isla_costigan's review against another edition
5.0
I did not know what to expect with this classic but wow, I’m in love. It’s sapphic and has vampires??? I’m really not complaining there. The tone feels like a magical weird dream turned nightmare. I loved the prose and narration soooo much and I am obsessed with the lack of use of the word vampire in the actual story. I was half way through it before it was even uttered. It creates this really great dramatic irony, where we (the reader) know it’s a story about vampires, but the narrator is just enthralled by this beautiful girl, not knowing anything about the superstition of vampires. It was sweet and creepy at the same time. I LOVE IT