Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Covenant of Blood 

by J.S. Living


Review: The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

If you like Dracula-inspired lore, this book offers a bold twist: Elizabeth Bathory-Tepés, daughter of Dracula and the infamous Blood Countess, sets out on a centuries-long quest to find her mother, confront her blackouts, and save her father’s soul. Gothic atmosphere, folklore, and historical figures blend into an ambitious supernatural tale.

The worldbuilding is immersive, with journals and letters adding emotional weight, but multiple POVs, slow pacing, and too many subplots sometimes muddy the impact. Elizabeth and the supporting cast are intriguing yet underdeveloped, and the romance scenes lean on clunky euphemisms that break the tone. Similar character names add more confusion.

Overall, The Covenant of Blood is imaginative and atmospheric, but uneven in execution. Fans of dark, lore-heavy vampire stories with historical flavor may still enjoy its dramatic scope.




 

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