The writing was beautiful and I will definitely be keeping my eyes open for Mackenzi’s next novel! If you have been thinking about picking this book up, don’t wait a moment longer! Anyone else think of the clockwork androids from Doctor Who when the automatons were introduced? This is the first steampunk novel I have read and I look forward to reading many more like this. The world building was fantastic and oh my, the imagery was brilliant. I can’t reveal much without spoilers, but don’t worry. She is basically the entire reason for all the problems that arise. I was very happy for her and Alasdair to become friends. She is quick and bold, but also has a shy side. He still wants to care and stand up for those who are persecuted. Yes, he has changed since coming back from the dead, but he is still Oliver. He is a good person, but puts too much pressure on himself. Alasdair, who is good AND clever, is still haunted by his past mistakes. There is such a wonderful cast of characters. The only people who know about Oliver is Alasdair and Mary. Fast forward years later and Oliver is still alive and in hiding. Alasdair believes he can bring Oliver back from the dead…and he does. On a whim and with the help of Mary Goodwin, Alasdair digs up Oliver’s body. When Alasdair’s brother Oliver dies, he is grief stricken. Thanks to the publisher, Katherine Tegan Books and The Fantastic Flying Book Club. I received this book for free in exchange of an honest and unbiased review. Geisler, who may offer him a way to escape the dangerous present and his guilt-ridden past, but at a horrible price only Oliver can pay… Alasdair finds refuge with his idol, the brilliant Dr.

Then comes the publication of Frankenstein and the city intensifies its search for Shadow Boys, aiming to discover the real life doctor and his monster. Oliver returns more monster than man, and Alasdair’s horror further damages the already troubled relationship. Heart-broken and desperate, Alasdair does the unthinkable: He brings Oliver back from the dead.īut putting back together a broken life is more difficult than mending bones and adding clockwork pieces. Two years ago, Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch’s life shattered to bits. In 1818 Geneva, men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanics called Shadow Boys. Click on the tour banner to follow the rest of the tour!

This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee