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M Is for Monster
M Is for Monster | Talia Dutton
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A scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in this Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, identity, and family When Doctor Frances Ais younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from the slab is clearly not Maura. This girl, who chooses the name M, doesnt remember anything about Maura's life and just wants to be her own person. However, Frances expects M to pursue the same path that Maura had been onapplying to college to become a scientistand continue the plans she and Maura shared. Hoping to trigger Mauras memories, Frances surrounds M with the trappings of Mauras past, but M wants nothing to do with Frances attempts to change her into something shes not. In order to face the future, both Frances and M need to learn to listen and let go of Maura once and for all. Talia Duttons debut graphic novel, M Is for Monster, takes a hard look at what it means to live up to other peoples expectationsas well as our own. M Is for Monster is one of the titles on our Surely list which is dedicated to showcasing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual creators and stories.
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willaful
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An alternate universe “Frankenstein“ story. A dedicated scientist tries to bring her sister back to life but another spirit inhabits the body, desperately afraid of being driven out or further experimented on. A poignant story about identity and found family.

#HalloweenAtoZReadathon Letter D

#Spookoween #31By#31 book 6

Works for #URC prompt, book by an Asian author. Also for nonbinary/genderqueer prompts.

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mariaku21
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Such a great story on a Frankenstein-style tale of sisters and the depths one is willing to take to bring her sister back at any cost leading to very unexpected results leading to more questions.

The opening was such a heart wrenching moment and sets up the voice for the lead MC, M, as she navigates a world she's been forced into. M is so open, unguarded, both in expression and mannerisms.

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booklover3258
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My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/Du1mfml8ILs

Enjoy!

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Librariana
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After a tragic accident leads to a premature death, all Dr. Frances Ai wants is to bring her sister back. What arises from her reanimation experiment isn't Maura... but rather, M.

Inspired by Frankenstein, this debut graphic novel provides far more than just a slight twist on the classic.

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Librariana At the core of Talia Dutton's M is for Monster, there are themes of loss and grief, resentment and forgiveness, but more significantly, of rejecting expectations and embracing identity. Ultimately and most importantly, of inclusion, love, and acceptance. 2y
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Robotswithpersonality
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Touching story examining identity, personality, grief, growth. Some spooky moments (depending on what spooks you 🤷🏼‍♂️😱).