📢 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗨𝗽𝘀 ‼️

༻𓊈𒆜 𝔇𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥'𝔰 𝔅𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔢 𒆜𓊉༺

𝗕𝗬: 𝗟𝗢 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱

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🖤 dark academia

🥀 arranged marriage

☠️ eldritch horror

🖤 2nd chance

🥀 love triangle

☠️ marked by death

🖤 tim burton vibes

🥀 a lover's curse

☠️ he really likes bugs

🖤 he pines for her

🥀 ancient folklore 

☠️ 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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... Read moreIf you're a fan of gothic literature combined with supernatural thriller elements, 'Death's Bride' offers a unique twist reminiscent of a Corpse Bride retelling, deeply infused with dark academia vibes. The story is set at Corvus University, where mystery surrounds the disappearance of students, adding a tense atmosphere that heightens the horror and romance in parallel. I loved how the book explores themes of fate and free will, especially through Penelope Everly's struggle with being claimed by Death while her parents arrange a marriage to save their family fortune. Victor Van Daught’s character as an entomologist fascinated me—the detail about his interest in bugs serves as a metaphor for the creeping dread lurking in the shadows of the story. What’s especially compelling is the blend of eldritch horror and ancient folklore, which creates an immersive backdrop of creeping supernatural menace. The love triangle and a lover’s curse add layers of emotional tension and complexity that kept me engaged throughout. For those interested in signing up for the Advance Reader Copy (ARC) or PR opportunities, make sure to act quickly as sign-ups are closing soon. Engaging with the story early lets you explore the gothic and romantic horror elements firsthand, and you can contribute your own insights to the discussion around dark romance and gothic storytelling. Overall, 'Death's Bride' is perfect for readers who crave a dark, atmospheric book rich with lore and emotional depth, blending horror with a bittersweet romance. The Tim Burton-esque aesthetic adds a quirky yet haunting mood which appeals to fans of macabre tales. Whether you're into dark academia, gothic romance, or eldritch horror, this novel promises a captivating and eerie journey that haunts long after the last page.

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