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'Love In Vein II' by Poppy Z. Brite is a collection of dark, erotic vampire-themed short stories that delve into disturbing and explicit themes. The stories focus on horror, dark fantasy, and vampiric elements, portraying a variety of creatures feeding off people, mob madness, abuse, and other macabre topics. While the title may suggest a focus on vampire erotica, many readers found the content to be more dark and unsettling than traditionally erotic.

Characters:

Characters often exist in grim scenarios, lacking admirable traits, with some stories featuring more developed and intriguing personas.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is captivating and varied, often dark and provocative, engaging readers even in contentious themes.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot mainly revolves around horror-infused stories with vampiric themes rather than explicit erotic content.

Setting:

The setting conveys a persistent dark and disturbing atmosphere, reflective of horror rather than romanticism.

Pacing:

Pacing is inconsistent across stories, sometimes engaging but often dragging or feeling forgettable.

Notes:

The book contains a collection of vampire-themed short stories.
Many readers found the title misleading regarding erotic content.
Neil Gaiman's story 'Snow Glass Apples' is a favored retelling of Snow White.
Some stories in the anthology focus on horror and dark fantasy rather than traditional vampire themes.
A significant portion of the tales are described as disturbing or lacking in erotica.
Poppy Z. Brite is recognized for her unique writing style and ability to engage readers.
Not all stories receive positive feedback; some are labeled as forgettable or poor in taste.
The anthology features works from various authors, leading to varied reader opinions on each story.
Some stories touch on heavy themes like abuse and may be hard to digest for some readers.
The first 'Love in Vein' anthology is often considered more entertaining than the second.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The anthology includes high content warnings for themes of abuse, horror, and disturbing imagery.

From The Publisher:

Be warned. If you found Love in Vein too disturbingly dark, too exquisitely explicit, too deliciously erotic in the secrets it revealed - you're going to adore Love in Vein II . Poppy Z. Brite has done it again with a provocative new collection even more dangerously seductive, more boldly erotic than her first. It is not for everyone. But it may be what you need.

 
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