Bingo Book Club 📚🎉: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson (248 pages)
Genre: Gothic Horror, Dark Fantasy, Queer Retelling

Summary:
This is not a love story, but a story of survival, obsession, and liberation. A Dowry of Blood reimagines the tale of Dracula’s first bride as she breaks her silence after centuries of devotion. Written as a lyrical confession, the novel traces her transformation from a devoted consort to a woman reclaiming her power, set against a backdrop of blood, betrayal, and gothic romance.
Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of emotional abuse, manipulation, and intimate partner violence. Please take care while reading.

Join Our Book Club Bingo! 📚🩸
For our spooky season pick, we’re diving into something atmospheric, intense, and deeply emotional—with a side of Book Club Bingo, of course!

How It Works:
🦇 Grab Your Bingo Card: We’ll give you a custom card with prompts and themes from the book.
✅ Mark Your Cards: Tick off squares during our discussion.
🎉 Shout “Bingo!” First to complete 2 rows, columns, or diagonals wins.
🎁 Win a Book: Two lucky winners will go home with a new read!

Expect a hauntingly fun night exploring found family, toxic relationships, queerness, and what it means to take your power back. Come ready to share your favourite quotes and hot takes.
📍 The Spread Eagle in Croydon
📅 8th of October 2025 (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM

Dare to meet Dracula’s bride and hear her side of the story? 🩸👑