A review by itsjadenbaby
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I wish I could give this book 10 stars. My best read this year by far! The story is simply so real. The emotions expressed are raw and nearly every page moved me. Please look up trigger warnings though!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, Child abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Drug abuse, Misogyny, and Animal death