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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

Kiersten White

Start date: November 16, 2018

Finish date: November 30, 2018

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Oct 02, 2018 Flying Monkey rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018

Another solid book by Kiersten White. A dark, delightful read.

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Oct 06, 2018 Lesa Divine rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-it, library, 2018

3.5 🌟
We've always read or watched the movies of Frankenstein as an adult. But let's take a few steps backwards into Victor's life and toss in a girl name Elizabeth.
As children Elizabeth was brought on as Victor's friend a friend to keep him out of trouble due that Victor was a interesting child that caused a lot of trouble in his household.
With how Elizabeth was being brought up in a abused household the Frankenstein's house was the best ever. But Elizabeth has her hands full with Victor.
He lef ...more

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