Lucy Undying
a Dracula Novel
Readers rate it 3.3 (21 on Hardcover)
464 pages · Released 2024 · Random House Worlds
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This is a gothic vampire retelling centered on a sapphic romance between Lucy Westenra and Iris, with LGBTQ+ themes as a defining strength rather than a subplot. The book contains moderate violence typical of vampire fiction, some scary/mature themes including trauma and abuse, and occasional strong language. It's most appropriate for older teens who enjoy dark fantasy and gothic romance, with emotional depth around identity, autonomy, and found family.
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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 wa... 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 in twenty-first-century London, when she meets another woman, Iris, 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. Yet she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris while Iris is equally mesmerized by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by outside forces. Iris’s mother won’t let go of her without a fight, and Lucy’s past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl once more. Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness has always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?
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- Fantasy
- Horror
- Vampires
- Gothic
- Romance
- Lesbian
- LGBT
- Retellings
- Queer
- Fiction
- A mix driven
- Not Diverse Characters
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ISBN 9780593724408 · Random House Worlds