Make Me a Monster
From the Author of TikTok Sensation Cinderella Is Dead
Readers rate it 4.0 (4 on Hardcover)
323 pages · Released Sep 30, 2025 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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A note for parents
This is a Frankenstein-inspired horror romance centered on death and grief, written for older teens by a bestselling YA author. The book deals with mature themes including loss, mortality, and mysterious supernatural events, but not graphic depictions. The protagonist shows emotional depth and resilience as she navigates trauma and dark family secrets, supported by a diverse cast and LGBTQ+ representation.
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From the publisher
New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance. Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business. As a mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, Meka's days are not for the squeamish. Luckily, her boyfriend Noah doesn't mind, and Meka finally feels... New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance. Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business. As a mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, Meka's days are not for the squeamish. Luckily, her boyfriend Noah doesn't mind, and Meka finally feels ready to say those three little words that will change everything. Then tragedy strikes and Meka's world is torn apart. Nothing makes sense, especially when strange things start to happen: Strangers follow her. Mysterious items are left at her door. And worst of all ... The dead don't seem to be staying dead. Meka thought she understood death better than anyone, but it turns out the family business is more complicated than it seemed. And Meka isn't the only one desperate to unearth their secrets ... because the truth may be worth dying for.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- emotional
- mysterious
- reflective
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- LGBTQ
- Young adult fiction, fantasy, general
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ISBN 9781526680464 · Bloomsbury Publishing