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A Blood as Bright as the Moon

by Andrea Morstabilini

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Why Read This?

A haunting, lyrical foray into gothic vampire literature with a queer protagonist torn between a charismatic cult leader and a chance at self-acceptance. The prose reads like dark poetry even when the pacing stumbles.

Synopsis

A vampire, desperately torn between worlds, is hunted down by a secret society bent on his destruction, in this elegiac and unsettling queer gothic horror, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Frankenstein, Germany. Ambrose, a young vampire, lives a life secreted away from the modern world with the rest of his clan, all of them under the spell of the charismatic Regina, who spins stories of salvation for their kind. Their grand plan? To build makeshift wings and fly to the moon where a safe haven awaits for all vampires. But Ambrose harbours a secret: he is not ready to abandon the earth, and he is in contact with a human who believes he can be saved. As the rest of his kind prepare to flee their home, Ambrose is torn between loyalties. However something else is on the horizon – the Royal Diurnal Society – a group with sinister plans for vampires, are closing in, and if Ambrose isn't careful, he could find himself right at the centre of a terrifying and mysterious experiment.

At a Glance

3.36 ★ Goodreads
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Endingspoiler
PairingM/M
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

vampire romanceforbidden loveimmortal/mortal romance

Mood

gothicdarkeeriemelancholicatmospheric

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.36 ★

Page Count

288 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Gothic Romance

Pairing

M/M

POV

Mixed POV Styles

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: N/A sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

emotional intimacy focus sign in to unlock

torturegraphic violenceanimal deathgoremurderhomophobia/transphobiacult themesbody horror

World & Setting

gothic sign in to unlock

Reading Context

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