A review by samchase112
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Such a delightfully fun, silly, gothic adaptation that accomplished exactly what it set out to do! If you went into this book expecting a modern rom-com with all the usual tropes and themes, Angelika Frankenstein would surely be a disappointment. Instead, it's a wacky fan fiction that loves poking fun at itself, while exploring big themes of religion, confidence, and wealth in interesting ways. My only complaint is the picture-perfect ending, especially the romance's conclusion; although the insinuation of Mary Shelley's famous tale was a silver lining. This novel is certainly something different, but the book knows it — and I love it.
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