Elizabeth Lavenza has survived by her wits and her charm. Once starved and beaten, she’s rescued from poverty and brought into the home of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant, volatile boy whose affection quickly turns into obsession. To stay safe, Elizabeth becomes whatever Victor needs: loyal friend, perfect companion, silent accomplice.
As his experiments grow darker and his madness deepens, Elizabeth must decide whether her carefully crafted facade can protect her from the monster Victor is becoming, or the one she’s helped him create.
A New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of the Year, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein is a masterful gothic reimagining of the classic tale, exploring love, power, and survival in the shadows of creation.
