#kierstenwhite

[ash-and-books]

Rating: 4/5

Book Blurb:

A vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love in this epic and seductive gothic fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide.

“Fiercely empowering and gloriously vengeful.”—Heather Walter, award-winning author of Malice

Her name was written in the pages of someone else’s story: Lucy Westenra was one of Dracula’s first victims.

But her death was only the beginning. Lucy rose from the grave a vampire and has spent her immortal life trying to escape from Dracula’s clutches—and trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants.

Her undead life takes an unexpected turn in twenty-first-century London, when she meets another woman, Iris, who is also yearning to break free from her past. Iris’s family has built a health empire based on a sinister secret, and they’ll do anything to stay in power.

Lucy has long believed she would never love again. Yet she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris while Iris is equally mesmerized by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by outside forces. Iris’s mother won’t let go of her without a fight, and Lucy’s past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl once more.

Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness has always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?

Review:

A sapphic take on Dracula told from the perspective of Lucy as she recounts both her past and her present in a story about revenge filled with betrayal, romance, and vampires! Lucy Westenra is known for being one of Dracula's victims... and in this new take we follow Lucy from the beginning as we go past her death to the present day. Lucy and Mina were inseparable and it's known that Lucy had famous suitors, yet the moment she becomes a vampire what truly happens to her? In this story we explore Lucy's side of events as she grapples with her choices and her forbidden love, as she deals with a whole new life style and the thirst for revenge against the monster that turned her. Spanning decades, we see her grow and see her hunt down the vampire who continues to elude her... and then she meets Iris, the first person to see her for herself and to love her wholly. Iris has her own secrets though... secrets that could destroy them both. Can Lucy's past and Iris's own dysfunctional family tear them apart or can they find a way to work together and overcome it all? If you love unique takes on characters that further flesh them out and give a fresh take on the classic story, absolutely add this book to your tbr. As a huge fan of Dracula and a lover of sapphic vampire stories, this book hit all my boxes. It's a delightful read that manages to keep both the true gothic undertones of the original story while adding a fresh new spin that will absolutely captivate you while you read it.

Release Date: September 10,2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

Author Info: Website

Book Tour: TBR Beyond Tours

*Thanks Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Del Rey, and @tbrbeyondtours for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review and being part of the book tour.

[taylor-reads-books]

“I wanted more time with the books. I wanted to spend the day in a quiet corner, sitting against a window, lost in words and worlds I had never been given access to.” —Kiersten White, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein •——————————————————————————————• This quote is just beautiful! I’ve been loving the beach, but I’m ready to get home to my cats and my books and my beautiful bookshelves! I didn’t get nearly as much reading time in this week as I’d hoped too. The ocean was just too distracting 😌 •——————————————————————————————• #thedarkdescentofelizabethfrankenstein #kierstenwhite #yabooks #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #yalit #reader #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #readingforpleasure #bookish #bookishpost #bookcommunity #horror #horrorbooks #booknerd #bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtoagtLqFG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lizloveswords]

And I'd choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I'd find you and I'd choose you.

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Kiersten White, The Chaos of Stars

[rabbitearsblog]

💀AND I DARKEN SERIES 💀 Hey everyone! Is there a book trilogy series that you haven't read yet? I still haven't read #kierstenwhite #andidarken series yet and it seems like a pretty interesting series! 💀 💀 💀 H A S H T A G S #bookphotography #bookstagram #xenatineshoutout #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookshelf #faerietalefeatures #books #bibliophile #instalove #instagram #totalbooknerd #bookstagramfeature #booktography #bookstagrammer #allthebooks #prettybooks #cozyreading #bookcommunity #bookish #ilovebooks #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpf2Rw6rdgS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bluehummingbirdhandcrafted]

Get your read on. #padawan #kierstenwhite #yanovel #reading #starwarsbooks (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPbPGWrFMe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[unfoldingnarratives]

Well, are you ready, Lada Dragwlya, daughter of the dragon?" Fire burned in her heart, and her wounded soul spread out, casting a shadow like wings across her country. This was hers. Not because of her father. Not because of Mehmed. Because the land itself had claimed her as its own. "Not Dragwlya," she said. "Lada Dracul. I am no longer the daughter of the dragon." She lifted her chin, sights set on the horizon. "I am the dragon #KierstenWhite #madrid #aventurasdeamigos #clouds #dragon #light

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[booksteacupandreviews]

Wretched Waterpark (Sinister Summer Series #1) by Kiersten White - gothic middle grade mystery

#WretchedWaterpark by #KierstenWhite is fun, entertaining, and strange but interesting #gothic #middlegrade #mystery many thanks to @PRHGlobal for eARC via #NetGalley @DelacortePress Full #bookreview on #booksteacupandreviews ⬇️

Wretched Waterpark is fun, entertaining, and strange but interesting gothic middle grade mystery with amazing water park setting. Wretched Waterpark (Sinister Summer Series #1) by Kiersten White Publication Date : June 7, 2022 Publisher : Delacorte Press Read Date : December 15, 2022 Genre : Middle Grade, Mystery Pages : 235 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Tea for this book : Disclaimer – Many…

[thereaderbee]

Q: Are you reading any new, or new-to-you, series this year? If so, which series? We’ve made it to Wednesday, fellow bookworms! Today is my day off, and I’m currently trying to decide if I want to spend the day catching up on all the things I’m behind on, or if I want to spend the day curled up with a book or two. 😂 I would LOVE to spend the whole day with a book, but I have so much I need to do today, so… probably not. But maybe a little reading later today. 😂 What are you guys up to today? And are you starting any new or new-to-you series this year? I have SO many! Most are new-to-me series, but I also have some brand new series that I’m looking forward to as well. 🥰 One series I’m hoping to start soon is the *Camelot Rising* series pictured above. It sounds SO good! And I’ve not read many Authorian retellings, so I’m really excited about that. 🥰 What are some series you’re excited to read?? 📖 🌸 📖 🌸 📖 🌸 #AlltheBooksMar22 #MyFictionalMusings #CourtofReadingMar22 #ReadingintheWeb 🌸 📖 🌸 📖 🌸 📖 #bookseries #kierstenwhite #camelotrising #yabooks #bookshelf #bookshelfie #shelfie #bookstagram #reading #booksbooksbooks #amreading #toberead #newbooks #bookstack #bookcommunity #yafantasy #fantasybooks #fiction #historicalfiction #mythology #books https://www.instagram.com/p/CbcVjvFucNC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[libraryinthecountry]

★★ US GIVEAWAY  ★ What are some of your favorite book covers with people on them?    I love the cover art of the Camelot Rising books, they’re definitely two of my fave book covers featuring a person!    The second book in a new fantasy trilogy from New York Timesbestselling author Kiersten White, exploring the nature of self, the inevitable cost of progress, and, of course, magic and romance and betrayal so epic Queen Guinevere remains the most famous queen who never lived.    EVERYTHING IS AS IT SHOULD BE IN CAMELOT: King Arthur is expanding his kingdom’s influence with Queen Guinevere at his side. Yet every night, dreams of darkness and unknowable power plague her.    Thank you to @delacortepress for sending me a copy of the book and teaming up with me for a great giveaway! Check out how to enter below:    ★★ GIVEAWAY //  Enter to win a copy of The Camelot Betrayal    ★ TO ENTER //  - follow me @authorkierstenwhite, @delacortepress, @getunderlined and @storygramtours  - tag a friend you think will be interested    ★ FOR EXTRA ENTRY //  - visit @book_dragon06's account tomorrow and repeat these steps    ★ RULES //  - Giveaway will end Nov 16th at midnight EST  - US ONLY  - not affiliated with Instagram  -must be 18 or have parent's permission  -must be a public account so I can verify entries    ★ TOUR TAGS //  #TheCamelotBetrayaltour #TheCamelotBetrayal #KierstenWhite #getunderlined #delacortepress #storygramtours    ★ HASHTAGS //  #bookworm #booknerd #prettybooks #bookstagram #vscobooks #bibliophile #cozybooks #booklover #bookstagrammer #fantasybooks #bookmail #bookaholic #instareads #myfavoritethings #bookphotography #shelfie #homelibrary #bookshelves #kingarthur #arthurian #rainbowbooks #theguineveredeception https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgO0-erY8W/?igshid=17b9s056e3ig5

[aghowardwrites]

Two books in one! While reading the #kindle version of #TheDarkDescentof ElizabethFrankenstein, I realized that it also includes #Frankenstein in its entirety at the end, so I had a great time paralleling #KierstenWhite’s gender-bent version that showcases all the girl characters from the original to #MaryShelley’s groundbreaking inaugural tale, told mainly in the Monster’s and Doctor Frankenstein’s POVs. I adore when publishers include unexpected extras like that, and what a clever way to present this #retelling: A girl vs boy format, all wrapped up in one morbidly beautiful package (seriously, a stitched up puckered image the color of skin and embroidered lettering in black thread…that #coverart is STUNNING). 👻 🎃 🦇 Have you read any good creepy retellings lately? Share them in the comments…I’m always looking for new favorites! ••• #books #reading #horror #halloweenreads #justread #reading #booklove #beautifulbooks #avidreader #ya #yalit #reader #bookstagram #instabooks #bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/CVf6kwmrGoV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[idrislibrary]

Mi corazón siempre quiere lo que no puede tener.

“El engaño de la princesa” de Kiersten White

[booktineus]

📖 Book Review: Endlessly by Kirsten White YA paranormal/ urban fantasy. Final book in the Paranormalcy trilogy Swipe for my full thoughts, but TLDR; I’m so glad I finally finished this trilogy after 10 years of putting it off. I enjoyed this a lot overall, it is a fun read, but I did get frustrated with the main character and their sappy romance. But aside from that, I liked it. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ //HASHTAGS// #booktineusreview #bookreview #review #bookreviewer #bookblogger #ausyablogger #bookstagrammer #paranormalcy #supernaturally #endlessly #kierstenwhite #backlistbooks #oldbooks #yalit #yabooks #faeries #supernatural #urbanfantasy #paranormal #yatrilogy #girlsindresses #booksandflowers #aussiebookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CNkAnDkLgJJ/?igshid=137iza9ldhmk1

[mysecretsbooks]

Leitura nova 🥰 #book #books #livro #livros #MySecretBooks #bookstagram #bookaholic #booklove #livrododia #livroseleitura #bibliophile #igreads #read #reading #ler #lendo #leitura #AndIDarken #FilhaDasTrevas #KierstenWhite (em Cachoeiro Do Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLnPNT9jbaf/?igshid=9xz0j3sns2by

[mywendor]

💗Buena lectores 😁 primer día del mes de #julio ⏳es increíble que ya estemos más de la mitad del año 😅 hemos tenido unos meses complicados pero se que saldremos de esta 😆 🍁Pronto les seguiré trayendo mis opiniones de los libros que he leído últimamente 🦋pero por el momento me pasaba para decirles feliz comienzo de mes 🍀 En la foto seguda parte #renacerdelassombras de #hijadelastinieblas de #kierstenwhite lo tengo súper pendiente a este libro ❄ 🍃Tengan un hermoso día lectores🍃Y cuentemene que están leyendo🧡Bye Bye🍃 #fantasybooks #bookcollector #libros #booktagrammer #booktagram #bookstagram #bookholic #bookdragon #grimdragon #booknerd #bookaholic #booklove #booklover #ilovebook #ilovereading #bibliophile #readingtime #bookphotograpy #reading #yaread #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #bookstafeature #bookish #bookstoresofinstagram #bookaddic (en Berrotarán, Cordoba, Argentina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHXP4FFPId/?igshid=qh48s5n19k4j

[donottrustsistergoldenhair]

~Guinevere would sit beneath the holly and the ivy...~ Finally you're mine! I've been wanting to read this book for a very long time...and now I am holding it in my hands. 😍 I absolutely LOVE the arthurian tales (doesn't mean I've read all the books about it or seen all movies). But it fascinates me every time again. Often I am annoyed if some retellings change relations between characters or forget essential ones (for example Morgause). Any more arthurian freaks in here? Love, Maria #book #bookstagram #reading #stayhomereadabook #booklover #booklove #kierstenwhite #theguineveredeception #arthurianlegend #arthurian #arthuriantales #guinevere #camelot https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KXhxmiMIh/?igshid=1d9xnjekna1mo

[supersteviegeekout]

Anyone that intensely focused on a goal, anyone with a purpose that single minded, is dangerous. - The Guinevere Deception by @authorkierstenwhite ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ I've had this book from the library for a few weeks now and I finally started it today. All I knew was that it was an Arthur retelling, but not much else. I should have expected Kiersten White would surprise me! My post dance Starbucks and I will get back to you on how it turns out.... ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #bookswelove #bookaholic #amazingseries #booklover #booklife #kierstenwhite #guineveredeception #retelling #arthurlegend #starbucks #christmastrees https://www.instagram.com/p/B6D7AtmA96-/?igshid=4m1g5qtl0why