“To those who don’t believe they have a choice in what they do, and to those who need a little extra guidance in regards to their decisions, this book is for you.”

Okay, the euphemisms for the smut are officially too much. I had to skip past the intimate scenes because of the euphemisms. If there’s going to be smut, I’m BEGGING you to actually write it the fuck out or leave it out entirely. I mean, yeesh!

I find Elizabeth (both of them) to be annoyingly pretentious and full of herself. I get the feeling that she’s trying not to be full of herself, but she’s failing because it has the opposite effect. She’s making it all worse for herself, which is a shame.

I do like the idea of having a dissociative identity disorder representation in this book, but it fell flat this time. I hate to say that, but it’s just formulaic, if that makes sense. I’m not a fan this time, and it kills me to say that since I love mental health representation in the books I read.

“…places his SILENT FLUTE INTO MY ALTAR OF VENUS”??

I can’t…I just…I can’t. I almost DNF'd this book right then and there. I'm going to bring up a previous point again: if you're going to write sex scenes, PLEASE write it out plainly. Don't use the fucking euphemisms, pun intended.

I was expecting to enjoy this book and was fully looking forward to reading it but it was a huge disappointment to me. I'll admit that I skimmed most of the book to get to the end because there was so much content in this book that didn't need to be there.

It got to the point where I thought the entire book was ridiculous. I still think it's ridiculous. I didn't like the ending of the book either. It feels like the author left the ending open so that they could return to this universe.

None of the powers these characters have make sense either and it's killing me. I normally don't mind things like that but the physics and the universe left me scratching my head. I hate it when I'm left confused by a book. This one made no fucking sense!

Yeah, I'm not sure if I want to recommend this book because of the FMC alone. She was so...I don't know...annoying. I have no words for the MMCs either. I normally prefer the MMC to the FMC but I'm not sure how I feel about either set right now. UGH.

I really enjoyed The Covenant of Blood. It’s a dark, imaginative story about Elizabeth Bathory Tépes the daughter of two infamous killers trying to piece together the broken family that abandoned her. With blood pacts, lost love, and magical stones in the mix, this book dives deep into legacy, power, and the price of loyalty. Twisted, emotional, and hard to put down. #bookrec #bookreview #bookrecommendations #reading

Thank you so much to NetGalley for the free copy of this book.

This book has potential I really think it needs to be worked on some more the pacing was insane and I just felt confused constantly or bored. The chemistry between our fmc and mmc was nonexistent and just felt so forced and sudden which made me bored too. Unfortunately this just wasn’t for me.

‼️ Spoiler alert🚨

Time for a book review…so good!

Thank you @netgalley for this incredible ARC

A little synopsis to get things going. The Covenant by J.S. living.

The Covenant of Blood follows Elizabeth Bathory-Tepés, daughter of Dracula and the infamous Blood Countess, as she embarks on a journey to find her long-lost mother. Along the way, she encounters supernatural beings, old flames, and dark pacts. The story blends gothic lore with history, but while it’s imaginative and atmospheric, it suffers from pacing issues, too many subplots, and confusing POV switches. Some of the prose—especially the euphemisms—felt unintentionally comedic. Ultimately, it’s a bold concept that doesn’t fully land.

💬 Final Thoughts: If you enjoy dark, lore-heavy fantasies with bold twists on legendary figures, this might be worth checking out. For me, it was a mixed bag—memorable in moments, but ultimately bogged down by execution.

⭐️ Rating: 3/5

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1/5 Stars

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🩸Multi Personality Disorder???
🔪Unknown Heritage
🩸Multiple Love Interests
🔪 Forgotten past

𓂃🖊Notes and Highlights-

ˋ°•*⁀➷”My mother is a serial killer.”
(Wow no way who would have thought considering she’s literally always killing people yet never actually facing her problems)

💭 Thoughts-
I honestly only have three things to say about this book.
★ This book constantly felt like it was going a hundred million mph with no real goal in mind. It honestly left me with more questions than answers most of the time.
★ it felt like the love and romance was forced, and that we never saw anything actually happen between the fmc and mmc that would even equal them falling in love.
★ Let me know if you ever find a real plot for this book because I certainly never did.
All in all, I would not recommend it unless you would like to waste your precious reading time.
📝Characters-

♛ Elizabeth- I’ll give you three words. Boring. Dumb. And Confusing.

♥️ Love Interest- Honestly couldn’t tell you who this really was if I tried.

🪭 Her family- I get it you’re hundreds of years old that does not give you an excuse to act like absolute A holes.

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(Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)

This was great I thought it was a new read and was disappointed by it not being a new read. But i enjoyed it 😊

Review: The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living

This story was dark, emotional, and completely absorbing. The Covenant of Blood dives deep into legacy, identity, and sacrifice, with a main character—Elizabeth Bathory-Tepes—who’s haunted by questions no one wants to answer. Her search for her mother, her father’s soul, and the truth behind her blackouts had me turning pages fast.

The writing balances mystery, magic, and emotional tension so well, and I really felt the weight of every choice Elizabeth made. Nothing comes without a cost, and this book doesn’t shy away from asking what you’d give—or who you’d become—to get what you want.

If you’re into gothic fantasy with family secrets, moral grayness, and a heroine fighting for answers in a world built on blood, The Covenant of Blood is a strong start to what promises to be a powerful series.

The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living

If you’re into Dracula folklore with a fresh twist, The Covenant of Blood is definitely worth picking up. I loved the whole idea of flipping the classic tale by having Dracula’s daughter in the spotlight, it gave the story a cool and unique direction that kept me hooked. The world-building is solid, and the story moves at a good pace with plenty of action and intrigue.

That said, there were a few things that bugged me. The biggest one? The names. There were literally three Elizabeths, and I kept getting confused about who was who, especially in the beginning. A little variety there would’ve helped big time. Also, while the plot was fun, I wish the author had gone deeper into the characters. There were moments where I wanted to really connect with them, but it felt a bit surface-level at times.

Overall though, it was a good, entertaining read. If you like vampire lore with a modern edge and don’t mind a few minor hiccups, you’ll enjoy it!

This was good but I thought that this was a new read it’s not it’s been out but I’m glad that I was able to read it because it was great

ARC Review – 2⭐️

Summary:
Elizabeth Bathory-Tepés, daughter of the infamous Dracula and the Blood Countess herself, has lived for centuries. Now, after 400 years, she sets out to find her long-lost mother in hopes of helping her father. Along the way, she crosses paths with supernatural beings, rekindles an old flame, and forms a dangerous blood pact. Rooted in real historical figures and steeped in gothic lore, The Covenant of Blood weaves together fact and fiction in a tale of vengeance, passion, and dark legacy.

Review:
I had never heard of Elizabeth Bathory before reading this, and her real-life history is wild. I ended up reading more about her outside the book, and I loved how the author blended historical elements and folklore to create a new supernatural narrative. The concept is bold, bloody, and rich with gothic atmosphere.

That said, the pacing dragged at times, and there are a lot of plot threads running at once—which made the story feel a bit convoluted. A tighter focus on the central arc would’ve made the emotional beats land harder.

Another challenge: the dual POV between “Liz” and “Lizzy” could get confusing. Clearer chapter headings indicating whose perspective we were in would’ve helped keep things grounded.

And I can’t not mention the sex scenes. The euphemisms veered into unintentionally hilarious territory—lines like “he places his silent flute into my altar of Venus” took me right out of the moment.

Bottom line: A dark, imaginative take on two legendary figures with strong worldbuilding and ambition—but bogged down by uneven pacing, too many subplots, and some truly bizarre prose. I’m glad I read it, but I probably wouldn’t revisit the series if it continues.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!