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Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel
Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel | Kiersten White
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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.
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?
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rachelsbrittain
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The story of Lucy Westenra didn't end when she was turned into a vampire-- it was only beginning. This sapphic retelling alternates between diary entries from Lucy's time as a human, interviews about her past as a vampire, and the modern day perspective of Iris Godalming. Having just read Dracula for the first time, I loved how White re-intrepreted things and explained certain plot holes. An outstanding retelling.

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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My latest queer book quiz is up on Autostraddle:
https://www.autostraddle.com/quiz-what-recent-queer-horror-book-should-you-read-...

Take it to get a #QueerHorror recommendation for Halloween season!

Authors featured:

Elliott Gish
Molly Knox Ostertag
Kierstin White
Kemi Ashing-Giwa
Lindsay King Miller
k-ming chang
Alison Rumfitt
Cassandra Khaw

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If you take it, let me know what book you got!

PuddleJumper I got Grey Dog by Elliot Gish which looks very atmospheric 1mo
Clare-Dragonfly I also got Grey Dog. It sounds awesome! What a fun quiz! 1mo
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @PuddleJumper it is! I read it and loved it! 1mo
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Clare-Dragonfly I'm glad you liked the quiz. Brey Dog *is* awesome! 1mo
RosePressedPages I got Grey Dog! Which works well for me because it‘s been on my spooky tbr 😆🎃🐺 1mo
Clare-Dragonfly Plus, I see I stacked it from your review 😁 1mo
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BookmarkTavern
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I am so excited to get to this story about Lucy Westenra from Dracula! She was so young, and she deserved so much. I can‘t wait to see what this book does with one of my favorite horror novels.

#SundayFunday Have an amazing day, and don‘t forget to tag me!

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Branwen
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I cannot even believe how much I love this book! It definitely has a slow pace, so don't go in expecting many action scenes until closer to the end. But if you're looking for a very detailed, thought invoking, queer story that gives Lucy Westerna back the agency she always deserved - I think you will love this book as much as I did! ❤️❤️❤️

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Branwen
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Is there ANYTHING more perfect on a Friday night than starting a new book with your favorite snack?! 💕📚🍿

Ahw06 Absolutely not! 🩵 2mo
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ladym30
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Book mail!!!🥰