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Lucy Undying

by Kiersten White

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Why Read This?

A transformative journey of radical self-acceptance and a beautifully rendered, bittersweet sapphic romance that redefines a classic literary victim.

Synopsis

In this epic and seductive gothic fantasy, a vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love. 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 when, in twenty-first-century London, she meets another woman 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. But she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris, while Iris is mesmerized by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by forces from without. Iris's mother won't let go of her without a fight, and Lucy's past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl again. Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?

At a Glance

3.69 ★ Goodreads
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Endingspoiler
PairingF/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

hidden past revealedreincarnation romanceright person wrong time

Mood

gothicdarkmelancholicbittersweetemotional

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.69 ★

Page Count

464 pages

Published

2024

Primary Genre

Gothic Romance

Pairing

F/F

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Nicky Endres|Linda Jones|Elizabeth Knowelden|Billie Fulford-Brown|Kiersten White|Jeremy Carlisle

Narrator Count

Multiple

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

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deathemotional abusemurdertraumaviolencebloodcaptivitydubious consentgriefstalkingwar

World & Setting

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Reading Context

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