But what if the monster she truly fears is not the misshapen monstrosity of Victor’s creation but something with a more human form? White creates an exciting tale with strong, witty, and certainly flawed, white female protagonists. What Elizabeth finds rocks her to her core, and, fearing for Victor’s safety and future, she does all she can to protect him. Fearing that she will be once again destitute, Elizabeth convinces her friend Justine to travel with her to find Victor and bring him back. Without him, she feels her future is uncertain, as he was the reason for her existence in his family’s home. In the Frankenstein home she was cared for as long as she socialized Victor and kept him calm, but he has gone off to study and fallen out of contact. Rule the world.White’s ( Bright We Burn, 2018, etc.) timely retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is told from the point of view of 17-year-old Elizabeth Lavenza, ward of the Frankensteins and caretaker of Victor Frankenstein.Įlizabeth’s childhood was full of loss and despair. Only by destroying everything that came before, including her relationships, can Lada truly build the country she wants.Ĭlaim the throne. Radu alone fears that they are underestimating his sister's indomitable will. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. They must go to war against the girl prince.īut Mehmed knows that he loves her. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper.

Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmed's peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice.

But Lada won't rest until everyone knows that her country's borders are inviolable. Lada's rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed and would he even want it? But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever and desperately lonely. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. Haunted by the sacrifices he made in Constantinople, Radu is called back to the new capital.

Historical, Alternative History, Young Adult

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