Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers! This week Francesca is joined by guests Jen and Angela and they are diving deep into A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake, a dark fantasy romance featuring vampires, witches, dangerous bargains, and plenty of spice.

In this spoiler-ish book club discussion, we're covering:

✨ The vampire bargain premise and world-building

🔥 Character dynamics between Raphael and Samara

💭 Prison setting and magic system

🌶️ Conflict, character development, and relationship progression

📖 Who this book is perfect for and comparables

🎯 Our rapid-fire ratings and honest recommendations

Want the spoilers? Check out my post discussing the A Bargain So Bloody ending explained: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/a-bargain-so-bloody-ending/

And the full book review here: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/a-bargain-so-bloody-by-vasilisa-drake/

Whether you've already devoured this book or you're trying to decide if it's your next read, grab your favorite drink and join our honest conversation about what worked, what surprised us, and why this dark paranormal romance is worth discussing.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction and Overview

00:30 - Book Synopsis: A Bargain So Bloody

01:07 - First Impressions and Expectations

01:38 - Character Dynamics: Raphael and Samara

03:17 - Target Audience and Comparables

04:43 - Conflict and Character Development

09:49 - Prison Setting and Magic System

13:34 - Rapid Fire Questions and Ratings

16:08 - Conclusion and Upcoming Reads

📚 ABOUT THE BOOK: A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance | Vampire Romance

Grab the book on Amazon: https://rstyle.me/+0wLvl03HLleLmW9MfVadwQ

When Samara is trapped in a supernatural prison and has to make a dangerous bargain with the vampire Raphael as her only hope for survival and escape. But in a world where blood magic rules and trust is a luxury, the price of freedom might be higher than she ever imagined.

💬 Have you read A Bargain So Bloody? Drop your thoughts in the comments, we want to know what YOU thought about Raphael and Samara's story!

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