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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Violence
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
TLDR: Exquisite feminine rage + Frankendino = 4.5/5 stars!
Queer, feminist gothic inspired by Frankenstein but with DINOSAURS? Sign me up. I realize I'm a little biased(I have loved Frankenstein since 8th grade), and will admit it was slow to get into and veryyyyyy light on the romance. That said, if you do love Gothics/historical fiction and are not opposed to a heavier aspect of science in your science fiction I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
Queer, feminist gothic inspired by Frankenstein but with DINOSAURS? Sign me up. I realize I'm a little biased(I have loved Frankenstein since 8th grade), and will admit it was slow to get into and veryyyyyy light on the romance. That said, if you do love Gothics/historical fiction and are not opposed to a heavier aspect of science in your science fiction I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a disappointing snoozefest. Goodreads advertised this book as a genre mix of horror and historical fiction. But after finishing it, I can confirm that there is zero horror in this book. It’s purely historical fiction filled with family and relationship drama, endless dialogue, and absolutely no suspense.
I was bored most of the time and skimmed through the majority of the book after the 20% mark, since nothing was really happening. At least not until around 70–75%, when suddenly everything happened at once, leading to a very rushed ending.
On top of that, the author seems to have an issue with men, as almost every male character was either a villain or full of red flags (looking at you, Henry!).
And the saddest part is: not even the idea was original — this was a retelling of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Overall, a very disappointing and boring read.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes