This Monstrous Thing
by Mackenzi Lee
Genre: Sci Fi / Steam Pink / YA
Synopsis
In 1818 Geneva, men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanics called Shadow Boys. Two years ago, Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch’s life shattered to bits.
His brother, Oliver—dead.
His sweetheart, Mary—gone.
His chance to break free of Geneva—lost.
Heart-broken and desperate, Alasdair does the unthinkable: He brings Oliver back from the dead.
But putting back together a broken life is more difficult than mending bones and adding clockwork pieces. Oliver returns more monster than man, and Alasdair’s horror further damages the already troubled relationship.
Then comes the publication of Frankenstein and the city intensifies its search for Shadow Boys, aiming to discover the real life doctor and his monster. Alasdair finds refuge with his idol, the brilliant Dr. Geisler, who may offer him a way to escape the dangerous present and his guilt-ridden past, but at a horrible price only Oliver can pay…
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I added this book back in September of 2015. This sounds so good. I can’t believe it got buried. I have to read it now.
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I read this and really loved it! I’ve been wanting to read her other books but just haven’t had time.
Now I’m even more excited to read it and see if I love it too!
Can’t wait to see what you think!
I can’t wait either!
sounds like a stephen king novel, lol
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And I like that!
I loved this book! I always expected it to get more hype when it was released but it didn’t. I think you’ll like it. Along the same lines, I’d also recommend The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein.
I’m adding The Dark Descent to my list now! Thrilled that you also loved this and I have got to read it sooner rather than later now!
I have this book to. I think mine is an autographed ARC. I have seen many raves for this book too. We should really read it.
I have to start this soon. I don’t want to let it get buried again.
I have read this one I think when it came out and remember liking it but don’t remember much about it. 🙂
It sure sounds like my kind of book. I plan to start it soon.
Sometimes I forget that I even bought the book if I don’t get to it right away. I usually try and catch up with old reads by listening to the audio. Hope you like it if you pick it up, Laura! 🙂
I’m trying to do at least a couple of my older books each month. This feature helps me to get to them:)
This sounds fantastic! I am adding it to my wishlist 🙂 I hope you enjoy it when you do get the chance to read it.
Got my fingers crossed!
Creepy looking cover for sure…
I love the atmosphere in the cover!