A review by gizelleinak
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I saw a description of this book as "no plot, all vibes" and I agree. I didn't like most of the characters with the exception of Santiago and sometimes Eleanor. That said, it did keep my interest despite all the characters and their self-destructive traits so there's that. Despite lowish rating, I'd recommend to others just to get their opinions on it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia