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Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill
3.5
challenging emotional mysterious reflective 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: Complicated

while i never read frankenstein, i still found this book to be intriguing and a unique spin on an old classic. 

the first half of the book was a little too slow for my liking and could have been condensed. while it was a slow burn, i felt like it was filled with too many unnecessary details. some of the science elements went over my head and only added to the confusing details. 

i also wish that it could have been gayer. this was labeled as a queer/lgbtq+ book, however, there were only subtle mentions which i don’t think warrants the label. 

i wish we found out the fate of the creature but i understand why we didn’t. i also don’t know who i hate more - finley clark (for obvious reasons) or henry for never supporting or defending his wife. what a weak loser


overall, this was a unique read that i enjoyed.