Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine which spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.
Title: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
Author: Kiersten White
Genre: Young Adult, Retelling, Historical, Fantasy, Horror
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication Date: September 25, 2018
Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought to the home of Victor Frankenstein, an unsmiling, solitary boy who has everything--except a friend.
Victor is her escape from misery. Elizabeth does everything she can to make herself indispensable--and it works. She is taken in by the Frankenstein family and rewarded with a warm bed, delicious food, and dresses of the finest silk. Soon she and Victor are inseparable.
But her new life comes at a price. As the years pass, Elizabeth's survival depends on managing Victor's dangerous temper and entertaining his every whim, no matter how depraved. Behind her blue eyes and sweet smile lies the calculating heart of a girl determined to stay alive no matter the cost . . . as the world she knows is consumed by darkness.
Why I'm waiting on The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein this Wednesday: This book sounds freaking amazing. I've always loved Frankenstein retellings and this one sounds so unique and interesting. I love that it's about Elizabeth and I really like the sound of the conflict that arises between Elizabeth and Victor -- she sounds like such a strong character already, I can't wait to meet her!
Do you like Frankenstein retellings? What are some of your favorites? My favorite one I've read is called The Dark endeavor and I've heard almost nothing about it in the book community so I'm looking forward to reading another retelling that's being hyped up before I'll have people to talk with about it!
What are you waiting on this Wednesday?
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