Lucy Undying by Kiersten White introduces a Dracula reimagining where Lucy does not die but instead spends a century trying to find a way to kill her maker. Since gothic literature holds a place near and dear to my heart, this was one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year. But oh, boy! This book suffers from inconsistent writing—both in terms of quality and characters' voices. It felt almost like I was reading two different novels that were haphazardly stitched together, and the tonal whiplash kept throwing me off. It vacillates between gorgeous, biting prose and some of the most juvenile, cringe-inducing dialogue scenes I've had the misfortune to read (like who on Earth calls their partner "my little butter chicken")? It's a shame because the book's cover is a breathtaking masterpiece. I just wished that the interior reflected that. Thank you, NetGalley and Del Rey, for providing with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.