A review by persephonefoxx
Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“We shall steal fire from the heavens, and I shall not repent, even for one minute- for what sort of God would condemn us to such a cold world without it? We are merely taking what should have been ours from the beginning.”

This was truly spectacular. As a huge lover of gothic literature, this really ticked so many boxes for me. An atmospheric tale of beauty, horror, and the intersection of the two that are so commonplace within the genre.

This book is an ode to Frankenstein and scientists of the time, this was a stunning tale of science, womanhood, and the pursuit of discovery. All tied up in one woman’s love of dinosaurs. I loved this, deep in my bones. 
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