Books on Our Radar: Lucy Undying by Kiersten White

What is spooky season or sapphic September without a new Kiersten White book? Kiersten has long been rewriting women in and into history and it’s only natural that she would take on Dracula. We can’t wait to see what Lucy’s life looks like after her encounter with Dracula – Lucy Undying is out next Tuesday!

Lucy Undying

by Kiersten White
Published by: Del Rey Books
on September 10, 2024
Genres: Adult, Horror, LGBTQIA+, Retellings
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In this epic and seductive gothic fantasy, a vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love.

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 when, in twenty-first-century London, she meets another woman 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. But she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris, while Iris is mesmerized by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by forces from without. Iris's mother won't let go of her without a fight, and Lucy's past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl again.

Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?

Thank you to Del Rey Books for the ARC from SDCC!