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books I’ve read in 2022 📖 no. 035

Electric Idol by Katee Robert

“I don’t care if she deserves someone just as sweet as she is. I want her chained to me, and I’ll rip out the throat of anyone who thinks they can take her away.”

aubarcas

books in 2022

↳ electric idol by katee robert

“Love doesn’t much care whether you deserve it or not. It’s not exactly a conditional thing - or at least it shouldn’t be.”

scytheofdelphi

nekodani

byzbi

finding places like these >>

xxgothchatonxx

So I saw The Invitation tonight

This has got to be the best reimagining of the Dracula mythology (this film is focused on the bride aspect) I’ve seen in mainstream media. Edit: ok i realise I have ‘spoiled’ that it’s a Dracula retelling, my apologies, but I have not spoiled - and will not spoil - any of the big reveals in this film that were not included in the trailer.

Is it canon-faithful? Nope.

Do some of the name-drops get the shaft? …yeah, and i’m very sorry to say that. Still, not the worst portrayals I’ve seen of these characters (Lucy was actually likable this time around, though! So… there’s that win!)

Did I snort-laugh extremely loud when finding out it was set at Carfax Abbey? YEP.

But wow… they finally fucking did it… they brought back what makes Dracula so terrifying as a villain, particularly to women.

And that’s all I say but for now.. yeah, I do recommend this. Just don’t go in expecting to see the novel because unfortunately we’re not there yet. But this was promoted as a reimagining so that doesn’t bother me that much. Also it was one hell of a ride so even if you don’t like it as a Dracula adaptation, you might find it entertaining as a vampire-horror film.

I give this 4/5 stars (the ending was a bit rushed imo)

armavnd

The Invitation (2022 August)

Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, Evie’s at first seduced by the sexy aristocratic host. However, she’s soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets about her family history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.