📢𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗨𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟬𝟴.𝟯𝟭

༻𓊈𒆜 𝔇𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥'𝔰 𝔅𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔢 𒆜𓊉༺

𝗕𝗬: 𝗟𝗢 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱

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🖤 dark gothic romance

🥀 arranged marriage

☠️ 2nd chance

🖤 tim burton vibes

🥀 a lover's curse

☠️ he really likes bugs

🖤 he pines for her

🥀 something is in the woods 

☠️ so much tension

𝔇𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥 𝔪𝔞𝔶 𝔴𝔞𝔫𝔱 𝔪𝔢 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔥𝔦𝔰 𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔢, 𝔟𝔲𝔱 ℑ 𝔞𝔩𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔡𝔶 𝔟𝔢𝔩𝔬𝔫𝔤 𝔱𝔬 𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔢𝔩𝔰𝔢.

Penelope Everly is a girl claimed by Death. He stalks her from the shadows, watching and waiting. But now that she’s becoming a young woman, her parents have betrothed her to someone against her will in order to save their dwindling family fortune.

Victor Van Daught has no interest in marriage or remaining in the town he grew up in to take over the family business. He is a man of science and discovery—an aspiring entomologist. But when he meets Penelope Everly he’s immediately enchanted by her.

The young couple enter the halls of Corvus University together, given a semester to solidify their betrothal. But the school holds more secrets than scholars, and when students start disappearing, Penelope and Victor begin to fear that Death has come to claim his bride.

𝔇𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥'𝔰 𝔅𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔢 is a gothic Corpse Bride retelling with dark academia and romantic horror vibes.

🔗 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!!

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📋𝗔𝗥𝗖 & 𝗣𝗥 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗨𝗽𝘀 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!!

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8/19 Edited to

... Read moreIf you're a fan of gothic romance mixed with dark academia and a touch of supernatural horror, Death's Bride offers a captivating read. The novel's atmosphere draws inspiration from Tim Burton's iconic style, featuring eerie settings and macabre elements such as entomology and curses. The tension is palpable, as Penelope Everly is torn between a predestined fate claimed by Death and an arranged marriage intended to secure her family's legacy. What makes this story especially engaging is its blend of classical gothic tropes with modern dark romantic sensibilities. The arranged marriage trope is given new life by the inclusion of Victor’s scientific curiosity and his fascination with bugs, which adds an unusual but compelling dynamic to their relationship. The university backdrop introduces a mysterious and sinister environment where students vanish, echoing classic gothic suspense. From personal experience, books with similar themes like "The Night Circus" or "The Hazel Wood" provide a thrilling ride into darker love stories intertwined with secrets and the supernatural. Death's Bride channels that same allure, appealing to readers who enjoy atmospheric storytelling and complex characters caught between duty and desire. The preorder availability and ARC signups closing soon highlight the growing interest in this genre crossover. Signing up for an ARC can be a rewarding experience, allowing readers to immerse themselves early and engage with the author’s creative journey. If you appreciate dark romance with a hint of mystery and psychological depth, this book is worth keeping on your radar. Remember, the novel explores not just romantic passion but also the haunting presence of death lurking nearby. This offers a rich narrative playground for fans of horror romance and gothic fiction, setting the stage for a memorable literary experience.

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