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• The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

  White, Kiersten,

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  A compelling story and really excellent retelling.

• This Dark Endeavor

  the Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

  Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-

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  I love how this book alludes to not only Frankenstein but also horror movies and other gothic tales.

• Pride and Prometheus

  Kessel, John,

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  It's the classic combination that you never knew you wanted.

• This Monstrous Thing

  Lee, Mackenzi

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  This is a fascinating steampunk-esque story that plays with early science and technology.

• Victor LaValle's Destroyer

  LaValle, Victor

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  This graphic novel is a visual delight while also being a great story.

• Spare and Found Parts

  Griffin, Sarah Maria

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  I love the science and exploration of anatomy and its relation to love in this book.

• Cadaver & Queen

  Kwitney, Alisa,

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  This book is so clever and its oddly sweet in a way I wasn't expecting.

• The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

  Goss, Theodora,

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  This isn't an exact retelling but its alludes to the original story in such a unique way that I had to include it.

• Frankenstein in Baghdad

  a Novel

  Saʻdāwī, Aḥmad,

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  This book haunted me in the best way.

• Frankissstein

  a Love Story

  Winterson, Jeanette, 1959-

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  This book is hilarious and entertaining and it includes time-travel. It rarely gets better.