![]() ![]() In her debut, Lee has crafted an intriguing premise that will easily satisfy gothic horror and steampunk fans. A monstrously good read! - Megan Shepherd, author of The Madman's Daughter series Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die and The Wicked Will RiseĪ richly imagined tale of two brothers and a dark science that twists everything I thought I knew about Frankenstein. It pulses with electricity, mystery, and heart and brings to life one of my all time favorite tales with an unexpected twist. ![]() Mackenzi Lee's This Monstrous Thing is simply beautiful. Scott Westerfeld, author of Zeroes and Uglies A secret history, a love story, something both old and new. School Library JournalĪ compelling and brave retelling of the first science fiction novel. A satisfying tribute to Shelley's monster tale. Full of action, mystery, and suspense, this reimagined classic will not disappoint readers of gothic, steampunk, and historical fiction. The adeptly paced and well-written story reveals the troubled relationship between two brothers and how their choices can either destroy or make them stronger. Lee's accomplished first novel envisions an early-19th-century Geneva where clockwork technology is common yet controversial. Part homage to a sci-fi original, part re-imagining, plenty of teen torment and trouble-an absorbing read. ![]() The old and new are woven together in language and theme creating a solid tale that explores what it means to be human. ![]()
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