A review by babare28
Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Frankenstein plus Jurassic Park, but FMC with some queer rep.  Mary has struggled to fit into the mold of a woman in the 1800s.  She has tried to be content as the wife of a scientist, contributing to science through her drawings.  However, she wants more.  She is smart and curious, and wants to be a part of the scientific world, not just a wife up in the balcony.  She discovers that her Great Uncle, Dr. Frankenstein had made an unbelievable discovery.  Can she use the remnants of his research to truly create life?  

Fun, speculative, but a little slower than I was hoping.  I really enjoyed the quotes at the beginning of every chapter.  Builds upon the questions of Mary Shelley, What makes you a monster? 
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