A Girl Called Monster

by Paige Lavoie

Where she came from there were no windows. The sounds of buzzing equipment and the doctor's shouting rang through her ears daily. It was too uncomfortable to call home and too familiar not to be. Like it or not, she was an experiment.

Despite the struggles she faced even in this dark place, she was sunshine. A curious girl filled with childlike wonder and innocence, who took pleasure in stories, imagining what it would be like to live in the pages and get away from all of this. A longing growing deep inside her.

She knew she'd never have that life... Not in the lab. Not with her every move being studied. So, she did what anyone would have.

She escaped.

A GIRL CALLED MONSTER is a new YA novel by Paige Lavoie coming December 15, 2017.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2017

About the author

Paige Lavoie is a Halloween-loving cinnamon roll who writes stories about misfits, monsters, and falling in love. Her affection for cozy autumn moments, charming protagonists, and all things cute and creepy reflects in the worlds she creates. When Paige isn’t writing, she can be found hunting for treasures at the local antique mall and sipping oat milk lattes under a lacey parasol as she hides from the sun in her home state of FL.

Reviews

[Arielle Haughee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monnie awakes into a strange world inhabited by two even stranger men, The Doctor and Igor. As she learns how to move her body, talk, and read, she is baffled by who to trust. Even more enigmatic is the forbidden door...what could possibly be behind it?? When Monnie finally breaks into the real world she is amazed by all the sites, sounds, and menu options (hello sides!). She develops a wonderful group of friends but is still haunted by the man who created her. Will she ever be able to let go of her scary beginnings and find true happiness? A Girl Called Monster is a journey of self discovery and what it means to have genuine life fulfillment--an insightful, powerful read in a fun, laugh-out-loud story!

[Kim Plasket · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was so amazing from the start it had me enthralled. The writing and character development was strong. You will learn to love the main characters as I did.
Ms. Paige Lavoie is a truly a gifted Author, the way she draws you right into the story will keep you reading until the very end. You will laugh, cry and gasp as the story unfolds.

I highly recommend this book.

[Nelda Putek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not quite a monster

Frankenstein monster as a girl. Could it have been too much to give her a happy ending? After everything she went through I fell she deserved one.

[Teresa Edmond-Sargeant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fresh retelling of a classic tale

"Frankenstein" is a favorite novel of mine, but sometimes it's great to see a new take on it -- or any other classic story. Paige Lavoie makes her interpretation of Mary Shelley's book a familiar one yet breathes new life into the story and the protagonist. The author gives "Monnie" a voice that the reader can both sympathize with and root for as she searches for independence.

[Nicole L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always wanted to read one of Lavoie's books since discovering her on YouTube and I am glad I gave this one a try. I LOVED IT, plot twists and all!
One thing I would like to critique is the use time jumps in this book was very confusing, especially in the last chapter. It felt all very rushed and I wish that it didn't... but other than that, this book was spectacular!! 10/10 would reccomend, especially to any Frankenstein fan!

[Emily Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monnie was amazing, an interesting, creative, and well rounded character. Supporting cast varied from all the love to all the I want to throw them out of a window of a moving bus (you know who you are characters). A great read for anyone who likes the old monster stories and is in need of an updated version.

[Marta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unusual, but entertaining.

Frankenstein 's monster meets the 21'st century. A different telling of the classic for sure. Told through the eyes of a female "creation". It is not a horror story, nor even a sci-fi. It is a book about identity, family and that being different can be beautiful.

[Amanda J · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable, modern twist on Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. Easy to read and very engaging, playing on the emotions that everyone experiences when trying to find their way through this world we have.

Read as book 11 of the 2018 50 Book Challenge.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosd

I never thought I could be so enthralled by a monster story. Paige Lavoie has established Monnie into becoming a truly astonishing being. Her trials and her attributes are well worth reading about.

[Natasha's Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new take on the story of Frankenstein's monster.

[A.M. Bochnak · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, modernized retelling of a beloved classic. Very well done with elegant and simple prose that kept me turning the page!

[Shannon Lenore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monster

A beautiful book, a wonderful read, over way to soon for my liking. Good for teens to oldies.😊😁i enjoyed it immensely.

[Boo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

This was very interesting and I kinda loved it. It was definitely a take on the Frankenstein monster. Wish there was more romance but over really good.

[Vicki Scullion · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully creative interpretation of Frankenstein. The story was moving; I’m still emotionally tied to the characters even though I’ve finished the book. Great YA read!

[Morgana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Been a while since I read it, so my review is quite vague, but it was a decent Frankenstein modern retelling with a nice touch of friendship and bonding in the end.

[Kayla]

DNFd at page 176