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Frankenstein: A Love Story
He lives! But can he find love?
All Lazar Frankenstein wants is to settle down, but he’s close to giving up. No girlfriend has ever made it past the excruciating conversation explaining the origins of his mismatched eyes, facial scar, and suspiciously perfect, massive physique.
Ever since Elle’s mother abandoned their family thirteen years ago, she’s been too busy raising her sisters to focus on her love life. But a chance encounter with whip-smart and charismatic Lazar makes her question her priorities. When Elle’s stepfather invests in Lazar’s cutting-edge biomedical research company, their glamorous holiday run-ins become delightfully frequent and sparks fly.
With every flirtatious interaction, Lazar falls harder for the caring, nonjudgmental Elle, and hope grows that she can handle the truth of his dark secret. Is Elle as open-minded and resilient as she appears? Lazar—and his 3D-printed heart—are about to find out.
A Love Story is a slow-burn romance novel inspired by the classic gothic tale. Set in downtown Toronto in the weeks leading up to Christmas—with a kind-hearted, no-nonsense, plus-sized female lead and a wealthy, take charge love interest—this book explores the very near future of science and the timeless human desire to be loved exactly as you are.
It’s a fade-to-black, closed-door, billionaire-style romance novel with mild swearing/language.
All Lazar Frankenstein wants is to settle down, but he’s close to giving up. No girlfriend has ever made it past the excruciating conversation explaining the origins of his mismatched eyes, facial scar, and suspiciously perfect, massive physique.
Ever since Elle’s mother abandoned their family thirteen years ago, she’s been too busy raising her sisters to focus on her love life. But a chance encounter with whip-smart and charismatic Lazar makes her question her priorities. When Elle’s stepfather invests in Lazar’s cutting-edge biomedical research company, their glamorous holiday run-ins become delightfully frequent and sparks fly.
With every flirtatious interaction, Lazar falls harder for the caring, nonjudgmental Elle, and hope grows that she can handle the truth of his dark secret. Is Elle as open-minded and resilient as she appears? Lazar—and his 3D-printed heart—are about to find out.
A Love Story is a slow-burn romance novel inspired by the classic gothic tale. Set in downtown Toronto in the weeks leading up to Christmas—with a kind-hearted, no-nonsense, plus-sized female lead and a wealthy, take charge love interest—this book explores the very near future of science and the timeless human desire to be loved exactly as you are.
It’s a fade-to-black, closed-door, billionaire-style romance novel with mild swearing/language.
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2025
About the author
Elora Hawkins
1 book4 followersElora Hawkins writes contemporary romances inspired by classic gothic tales. She now calls Toronto home with her husband and two children and is most often found tending her garden or deep in a book.
Her first novel, Frankenstein: A Love Story will be released on October 28, 2025.
Her first novel, Frankenstein: A Love Story will be released on October 28, 2025.
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October 16, 2025
I liked the contemporary take on Frankenstein, the Chronic illness rep and diversity in the book.
You could read this book as a contemporary romance, Halloween read if you get the nods too and nuances towards the original and other paranormal classics or as a Christmas read as it takes place over that period.
Elle and Lazza were a good dynamic but the friendships were positive too. I also like Rebecca, Elle’s sister, and her developments within the book.
With the nods to Hyde and Jane Ayre, hopefully sequel’s are also planned.
You could read this book as a contemporary romance, Halloween read if you get the nods too and nuances towards the original and other paranormal classics or as a Christmas read as it takes place over that period.
Elle and Lazza were a good dynamic but the friendships were positive too. I also like Rebecca, Elle’s sister, and her developments within the book.
With the nods to Hyde and Jane Ayre, hopefully sequel’s are also planned.
October 25, 2025
Elora Hawkins has penned an original modern day gothic story with Frankenstein A Love Story.
I loved that the story took place in Toronto !
Being a northern Canadian girl myself.
Lazar and Elle Story flows and has moments of laughter and thoughts of vanity itself.A Love Story that is timeless.
Looking forward to reading so much more from
Elora Hawkins.
I loved that the story took place in Toronto !
Being a northern Canadian girl myself.
Lazar and Elle Story flows and has moments of laughter and thoughts of vanity itself.A Love Story that is timeless.
Looking forward to reading so much more from
Elora Hawkins.
January 26, 2026
This was a fun futuristic twist on Frankenstein and I really enjoyed the bio-med technology.
Lazar and Elle have a great slow burn relationship. Both scared to commit due to their own circumstances but the attraction is undeniable.
Lazar has struggled all his life to find a girl who will stick around once she knows the truth about his origins. He’s lonely and wants to find someone to love.
Elle is a sweetheart and puts everyone else first but is crumbling under the weight of it all. Elle’s relationship with her sister Rebecca is heart warming and shows an accurate portrayal of the stress and burnout of being a carer.
The chronic illness representation was done really well and will have you fully invested in Rebecca’s journey.
I really enjoyed Rebecca’s relationship storyline too. I was so happy for her and how that turned out.
Overall I rate this 4 ⭐️. It’s a fun modern twist on Frankenstein, with a slow burn romance and emotional rollercoaster of a ride with chronic illness.
Lazar and Elle have a great slow burn relationship. Both scared to commit due to their own circumstances but the attraction is undeniable.
Lazar has struggled all his life to find a girl who will stick around once she knows the truth about his origins. He’s lonely and wants to find someone to love.
Elle is a sweetheart and puts everyone else first but is crumbling under the weight of it all. Elle’s relationship with her sister Rebecca is heart warming and shows an accurate portrayal of the stress and burnout of being a carer.
The chronic illness representation was done really well and will have you fully invested in Rebecca’s journey.
I really enjoyed Rebecca’s relationship storyline too. I was so happy for her and how that turned out.
Overall I rate this 4 ⭐️. It’s a fun modern twist on Frankenstein, with a slow burn romance and emotional rollercoaster of a ride with chronic illness.
October 5, 2025
So admittedly it took me a bit to get in the groove with this one, not because the story or writing was bad, but because of the tense. This is written in a dual POV, third person present. That was a first for me, and it took my brain a bit to get in to that. Once I did though, I really did enjoy the story. This is a Frankenstein retelling, and the modern day take on it was quite good. Victor created his son, Lazar (our MMC), and they end up forming a biotech research company together. Lazar is tall, fit, and feeling like a bit of a carnival novelty. Lazar has grown lonely and is frustrated with the dating apps. Every woman he tries to get close to runs the other way once he tries to disclose his origins. Elle (our FMC), is in her 30s, working a boring but reliable union job for the parking authority, has inadvertently isolated herself, and has had to grow up faster than she should have. Elle's family situation is very complicated. Her mother took off when they were young, and Elle became a decent facto single mother to her sister Rebecca at 18. Rebecca is having many health issues, and Elle has struggled to get close with a man who wasn't ready to take on her obligations to Rebecca, who is now a young adult. Lazar and Elle meet by chance on the street, which starts off their interactions. Rebecca's dad and stepdad came into a lot of money and look to be angel investors in Victor and Lazar's company in hopes they can eventually help Rebecca with their tech. This leads to more interaction between Lazar and Elle. This also gives us a second sub-love story with Rebecca and Mandeep, with not a ton of detail until the epilogue, but enough to satisfy. Mandeep, Lazar's assistant, was a great side character. Elle and Lazar start off a little rough, with a lot of mixed signals and misunderstanding, as Lazar told Victor he would back off of Elle for a while due to fears of mixing pleasure with their new funding source. Mandeep and Rebecca do eventually knock some sense into the two. Every argument being to the soundtrack of Nickelback was quite funny. I loved seeing Lazar taking care of Rebecca and really stepping up for Elle. I was glad to see a turn in Irving and Elle's relationship, even if I struggle to figure out how Elle missed some pretty obvious signs along the way. Sometimes Elle did exhaust me just a little bit. I could see the struggles of the medical system taking a toll, and I know it's not easy to navigate or get doctors to talk to each other, but also nothing about Rebecca's issues were particularly complicated to understand or that uncommon. I felt like by her 30s she should have maybe kept track a little better and I dont know, maybe googled some things by then. Honestly even Rebecca was old enough to keep up a bit better. Sometimes it felt like she just enjoyed being the martyr a bit much too. That said, I do think she also rightfully wanted a little acknowledgement for stepping into a mother role that never belonged to her, putting her own feelings of abandonment aside to take care of things, and for giving up her own dreams for everyone else, and she did deserve that acknowledgement. I did enjoy seeing them getting their HEA, and the fresh take on the retelling from a biotechnology viewpoint was a good one, and I like that it kept just enough of the original story and maybe impossibility of where tech could take things (the creation of Lazar, Victor's age, etc) to really tie into the original Frankenstein. This is a fade to black with very little on page spice, but it fit for the story and I didn't mind it. It was a fun read.
October 27, 2025
This is a contemporary take on Frankenstein that weaves together storylines of loneliness, chronic illness, caregiver fatigue and romance.
Elle, the FMC, has spent her entire adult life as the primary caregiver for her youngest sister, who has struggled with several chronic illnesses for many years. One day when Elle is having a particularly low day a tall stranger offers her a random act of kindness that sets off a chain of events that changes her life.
She bumps into Lazar, the tall stranger again at a bar and learns that he and his father run a cutting edge biotech firm that's looking for investors. Her stepdads happen to be filthy rich and looking for places to invest in and soon Elle and Lazar's personal and business lives end up getting further entwined.
They're both wildly attracted to each other, but Lazar is hesitant to jump into anything because he's had bad experiences with ex girlfriends not being at all understanding of his background and because his dad isn't very keen on him mixing business with pleasure. Elle is hesitant because so much of her life revolves around her sister's increasingly worse health issues.
I loved the mixing of modern biotech into the story of Frankenstein and how Lazar's portrayal mirrors the eloquence and intelligence of Mary Shelley's original creature that is often ignored in pop culture portrayals of the story. And Elle, sweet, stressed out Elle. She spends so much time overextending herself for those she loves while being afraid to let anyone else do anything to lighten her load.
It takes time for Elle and Lazar to break past each other's barriers and a lot of external drama to work through as well before they get their HEA. The chronic illness and caregiver fatigue rep is well done. I also love that Elle is described as being unapologetically tall (she's almost 6 ft tall, wears heels and gives no 💩s about what fragile men think about it). And Lazar is such a gentle genius giant of a man.
Thank you Elora Hawkins for the opportunity to advance read!
Elle, the FMC, has spent her entire adult life as the primary caregiver for her youngest sister, who has struggled with several chronic illnesses for many years. One day when Elle is having a particularly low day a tall stranger offers her a random act of kindness that sets off a chain of events that changes her life.
She bumps into Lazar, the tall stranger again at a bar and learns that he and his father run a cutting edge biotech firm that's looking for investors. Her stepdads happen to be filthy rich and looking for places to invest in and soon Elle and Lazar's personal and business lives end up getting further entwined.
They're both wildly attracted to each other, but Lazar is hesitant to jump into anything because he's had bad experiences with ex girlfriends not being at all understanding of his background and because his dad isn't very keen on him mixing business with pleasure. Elle is hesitant because so much of her life revolves around her sister's increasingly worse health issues.
I loved the mixing of modern biotech into the story of Frankenstein and how Lazar's portrayal mirrors the eloquence and intelligence of Mary Shelley's original creature that is often ignored in pop culture portrayals of the story. And Elle, sweet, stressed out Elle. She spends so much time overextending herself for those she loves while being afraid to let anyone else do anything to lighten her load.
It takes time for Elle and Lazar to break past each other's barriers and a lot of external drama to work through as well before they get their HEA. The chronic illness and caregiver fatigue rep is well done. I also love that Elle is described as being unapologetically tall (she's almost 6 ft tall, wears heels and gives no 💩s about what fragile men think about it). And Lazar is such a gentle genius giant of a man.
Thank you Elora Hawkins for the opportunity to advance read!
November 7, 2025
As a wrap up to spooky season, I thought this book sounded like such a cute read. The first few chapters were pretty solid, albeit a little clunky at time with the mixing of dialogue and world building.
I wanted to like this book so much.
It has the potential to be such an amazing series.
Reading through the book, I found it harder to engage with the story mostly due to the sudden shifts mid conversation from dialogue to description and the lumping of dialogue together to be answered by the other character all at once. With the overbearing miscommunication trope that drives most of the drama throughout the story, feeling the relationship build between the FMC and MMC is difficult and makes the chemistry that does form feel awkward.
With the characters, I found the FMC to be a contradiction which made it very difficult to like her. Detailed as having raised her medically fragile sister and acting more like a mom than a sister, some of the comments she makes regarding her issues make it feel contradictory to her backstory, specifically on the subject of her endometriosis and the comment of "whatever that is". Elle is built up as a mother figure, albeit very burnt out now, but having her not at least somewhat informed on the medical conditions of her sister makes it feel like she doesn't care, especially with some of her flippant responses.
Lazar as the Frankenstein monster was an interesting take on the MMC, and I loved that concept. I wish, for as smart as he was built up to be, his character was either more awkward or pensive than just flat out clueless and borderline bumbling at times.
My favorite characters of this book were Rebecca and Mandeep. As an unexpected wingman, I honestly wish we got to see more of Mandeep.
Overall, I feel like there was an overabundance of explaining the world they live in, and a dearth of relationship building which does the romance a huge disservice in the end.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I wanted to like this book so much.
It has the potential to be such an amazing series.
Reading through the book, I found it harder to engage with the story mostly due to the sudden shifts mid conversation from dialogue to description and the lumping of dialogue together to be answered by the other character all at once. With the overbearing miscommunication trope that drives most of the drama throughout the story, feeling the relationship build between the FMC and MMC is difficult and makes the chemistry that does form feel awkward.
With the characters, I found the FMC to be a contradiction which made it very difficult to like her. Detailed as having raised her medically fragile sister and acting more like a mom than a sister, some of the comments she makes regarding her issues make it feel contradictory to her backstory, specifically on the subject of her endometriosis and the comment of "whatever that is". Elle is built up as a mother figure, albeit very burnt out now, but having her not at least somewhat informed on the medical conditions of her sister makes it feel like she doesn't care, especially with some of her flippant responses.
Lazar as the Frankenstein monster was an interesting take on the MMC, and I loved that concept. I wish, for as smart as he was built up to be, his character was either more awkward or pensive than just flat out clueless and borderline bumbling at times.
My favorite characters of this book were Rebecca and Mandeep. As an unexpected wingman, I honestly wish we got to see more of Mandeep.
Overall, I feel like there was an overabundance of explaining the world they live in, and a dearth of relationship building which does the romance a huge disservice in the end.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 3, 2025
"Frankenstein: A Love Story" is a smart and heartfelt romance that puts a modern spin on the classic gothic tale, all set in downtown Toronto during Christmas. Elora Hawkins mixes the original story’s impossible science with real emotions like loneliness, caregiver fatigue, and the need to belong.
The best part of the novel is its concept. Here, Victor Frankenstein doesn’t make a monster—he creates a brilliant but lonely son named Lazar. Their relationship as co-founders of a biomedical research company is engaging. The biotech angle offers a fresh reason for Lazar’s unusual origins, honoring the story’s dark roots while exploring the future of science. It’s a thoughtful and genuine look at creation, destiny, and belonging.
Lazar and Elle make a compelling couple. Lazar is tall and striking, but he also carries the scars and emotional weight of his creation, which makes him interesting right away. His struggle to connect with others feels real, especially since he often feels like he’s on display. Elle, the plus-sized and straightforward main character, is just as well written. She’s strong but has ended up isolating herself because of her complicated family and caregiver fatigue. Their slow-burn romance, from strangers to lovers, feels sweet and believable. I liked that the story kept things closed-door, which fit the gentle and focused tone of their relationship.
I really enjoyed the story and its happy ending, but I gave it four stars because the pacing sometimes slowed down during the usual miscommunication scenes. Still, that’s a small issue in an otherwise great book. If you want a warm, creative, and very human retelling that celebrates kindness and acceptance, this is a great choice.
The best part of the novel is its concept. Here, Victor Frankenstein doesn’t make a monster—he creates a brilliant but lonely son named Lazar. Their relationship as co-founders of a biomedical research company is engaging. The biotech angle offers a fresh reason for Lazar’s unusual origins, honoring the story’s dark roots while exploring the future of science. It’s a thoughtful and genuine look at creation, destiny, and belonging.
Lazar and Elle make a compelling couple. Lazar is tall and striking, but he also carries the scars and emotional weight of his creation, which makes him interesting right away. His struggle to connect with others feels real, especially since he often feels like he’s on display. Elle, the plus-sized and straightforward main character, is just as well written. She’s strong but has ended up isolating herself because of her complicated family and caregiver fatigue. Their slow-burn romance, from strangers to lovers, feels sweet and believable. I liked that the story kept things closed-door, which fit the gentle and focused tone of their relationship.
I really enjoyed the story and its happy ending, but I gave it four stars because the pacing sometimes slowed down during the usual miscommunication scenes. Still, that’s a small issue in an otherwise great book. If you want a warm, creative, and very human retelling that celebrates kindness and acceptance, this is a great choice.
November 7, 2025
This is my first book by this author. I am a big fan of the old classic monsters (Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula, etc.), so I was excited to find a story that actually gave Frankenstein a love interest and purpose for his life. I did enjoy that Victor Frankenstein was not the mad scientist portrayed in some movies, but that he had a genuine desire to use his research to benefit humanity. Lazar's character was portrayed in a positive light and now is very intelligent, kind, and helping Dad help humanity. I really wanted to love this book, but, in the end, it didn't have any point where my opinion went past a 3 star- just okay- rating. I felt the pacing was slow, especially in the beginning, and didn't really get up to a decent speed until around the half-way point. I didn't feel like Lazar and Elle ever connected on a soul deep level. Yes, they were attracted to each other and loved each other, but there always seemed to be unanswered questions on the part of both characters that never got resolved; thus, never opening up their relationship to a more vulnerable and honest level. By the book's end, the romance aspect left me hanging, hoping for more. This is definitely a different take on the old classic of Frankenstein, and even though I only gave it 3 stars, I was glad I read it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 3, 2025
Lazar Frankenstein just wants to be normal, but he’s hiding a dark secret — he was made, not born. When he meets Elle, a girl with troubles of her own, they fall for each other. But as their bond grows, Lazar must decide if he can trust her with the truth about who he really is.
This was a really good play on the Frankenstein Love story. It’s a modern day depiction.
The MMC is Lazarus, whose dad created him in his laboratory to be the perfect human form and incredibly smart.
The FMC is Elle, stuck in a job she hates with a very sick sibling and no Mum to help.
They meet in a bar and the chemistry is instant. Lazarus is hesitant to fall in love because he thinks no one will love his true self. He holds back on many occasions until the pull is too strong.
Will Elle accept him as he is? How will she react when she finds out?
There is no spice in this book. It is a closed door romance. It’s a shame because I would’ve liked to have read about the intricacies in someone so large and someone so small 😂
🧬 Creator x Creation
💔 Forbidden Love
🌹 Beauty & the Beast
😈 Stranger to Lovers
🖤 Tragic Romance
👊 Protective MMC
🚪 Closed door romance
➕Plus sized FMC
🎄 Christmas setting
🤷♀️🤷♂️ Dual POV
This was a really good play on the Frankenstein Love story. It’s a modern day depiction.
The MMC is Lazarus, whose dad created him in his laboratory to be the perfect human form and incredibly smart.
The FMC is Elle, stuck in a job she hates with a very sick sibling and no Mum to help.
They meet in a bar and the chemistry is instant. Lazarus is hesitant to fall in love because he thinks no one will love his true self. He holds back on many occasions until the pull is too strong.
Will Elle accept him as he is? How will she react when she finds out?
There is no spice in this book. It is a closed door romance. It’s a shame because I would’ve liked to have read about the intricacies in someone so large and someone so small 😂
🧬 Creator x Creation
💔 Forbidden Love
🌹 Beauty & the Beast
😈 Stranger to Lovers
🖤 Tragic Romance
👊 Protective MMC
🚪 Closed door romance
➕Plus sized FMC
🎄 Christmas setting
🤷♀️🤷♂️ Dual POV
October 29, 2025
This book had a great premise and a lot of promise but, for me at least, it kind of missed the mark.
The dialogue was hard to keep track of sometimes (as in who's speaking right now), same with the different POVs, they weren't clearly defined.
Also, I wasn't a big fan of the conversations that Lazer and Elle were constantly having where it felt more like an interrogation with rapid fire questions and answers. There was no conversing, just questions and answers.
However, the plot was really interesting and I did like the way Hawkins put a twist on a classic tale. Especially if you've read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, you'll notice a LOT of Easter Eggs throughout the tale, from names and places to parallel stories (which I did really enjoy).
But, this is just one person's opinion and we all have different reading tastes, if you like a confident FMC who says what she thinks and goes after what she wants as well as reimagined classic tales, then this book is definitely for you :)
The dialogue was hard to keep track of sometimes (as in who's speaking right now), same with the different POVs, they weren't clearly defined.
Also, I wasn't a big fan of the conversations that Lazer and Elle were constantly having where it felt more like an interrogation with rapid fire questions and answers. There was no conversing, just questions and answers.
However, the plot was really interesting and I did like the way Hawkins put a twist on a classic tale. Especially if you've read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, you'll notice a LOT of Easter Eggs throughout the tale, from names and places to parallel stories (which I did really enjoy).
But, this is just one person's opinion and we all have different reading tastes, if you like a confident FMC who says what she thinks and goes after what she wants as well as reimagined classic tales, then this book is definitely for you :)
October 17, 2025
Lazar and Elle 😍
This is a new take on Frankenstein and a beautifully written contemporary romance that follows the store of Lazar Frankenstein and his desire to find love.
Lazar finds it easy to meet women but struggles to find the one. Elle can meet men, but they always just want a casual hookup.
This book drew me in and kept me hooked. There were ups and downs, and some twists throughout.
It was written so well I could feel the way the characters were feeling, I laughed and cried.
this is a slow burn, low spice book.
a very enjoyable read and definitely would recommend it.
Tropes:
found family
miscommunication
Forbidden love
stranger's to lovers
secret relationship
plus-sized FMC 🥰
I received this book as an Advanced Reviewers Copy and am leaving this review voluntarily
This is a new take on Frankenstein and a beautifully written contemporary romance that follows the store of Lazar Frankenstein and his desire to find love.
Lazar finds it easy to meet women but struggles to find the one. Elle can meet men, but they always just want a casual hookup.
This book drew me in and kept me hooked. There were ups and downs, and some twists throughout.
It was written so well I could feel the way the characters were feeling, I laughed and cried.
this is a slow burn, low spice book.
a very enjoyable read and definitely would recommend it.
Tropes:
found family
miscommunication
Forbidden love
stranger's to lovers
secret relationship
plus-sized FMC 🥰
I received this book as an Advanced Reviewers Copy and am leaving this review voluntarily
October 26, 2025
I really enjoyed this story about our MMC Lazar who has undergone various physical and medical alterations to his body by his father Victor.
Not only is he extremely tall and well built, his face is disfigured but his heterochromia eyes are simply mesmerising to Ellle.
Just as Lazarus has given up on true connection with women he crosses paths with Her and she stirs something in him.
She's equally attracted to him but he couldn't possibly be interested in someone like her and besides, she has to focus on her sick sister.
This was a sweet, slow burn, gothic romance that I didn't want to put down. I found the manner of story telling interesting and secretly didn't want it to end.
I really liked Mandeep (side character).
Grateful to author for the opportunity to read in advance.
Not only is he extremely tall and well built, his face is disfigured but his heterochromia eyes are simply mesmerising to Ellle.
Just as Lazarus has given up on true connection with women he crosses paths with Her and she stirs something in him.
She's equally attracted to him but he couldn't possibly be interested in someone like her and besides, she has to focus on her sick sister.
This was a sweet, slow burn, gothic romance that I didn't want to put down. I found the manner of story telling interesting and secretly didn't want it to end.
I really liked Mandeep (side character).
Grateful to author for the opportunity to read in advance.
December 5, 2025
🧬🔬A modern, romantic version of Frankenstein's story 🎀💖
Elle is a beautiful, curvy brunette, abandoned by her parents, she tries her best to save her sister's life and to live a little.
Lazar is a 7,2-foot-tall, handsome genius who was created in a laboratory. He can sense emotions, hear every heartbeat, never feels the cold — but she makes him feel everything.
It was love at first sight but some hearts need time, and pain to find their way back.
I've never read a book like this before.
It's not my favorite genre, which is rom-coms and romantasy, but it was really interesting; it had a Beauty and the Beast vibe.
I prefer books written in the first pov rather than the third, but after a few chapters, I got used to it and it stopped bothering me.
Elle is a beautiful, curvy brunette, abandoned by her parents, she tries her best to save her sister's life and to live a little.
Lazar is a 7,2-foot-tall, handsome genius who was created in a laboratory. He can sense emotions, hear every heartbeat, never feels the cold — but she makes him feel everything.
It was love at first sight but some hearts need time, and pain to find their way back.
I've never read a book like this before.
It's not my favorite genre, which is rom-coms and romantasy, but it was really interesting; it had a Beauty and the Beast vibe.
I prefer books written in the first pov rather than the third, but after a few chapters, I got used to it and it stopped bothering me.
October 24, 2025
I enjoyed this book SO MUCH!!! Elle and Lazar were just the best characters!
This was such a unique story and I somehow missed that it was a Christmas setting (which I don’t normally enjoy) but worked so well for this story! Canada at Christmastime…how fun!!
Elle felt so real. Filling in as a single mom for her chronically ill younger sister while working a boring job that pays the bills and just trying to struggle their way through the medical system. It is such a real experience for so many people and that representation as well as the endometriosis representation is so important! Overall, her experiences as a character felt so real and not just a basic romance or romcom - she seemed like an actual person (aside from Lazar and her wild family situation).
Lazar was such a cutie and his straightforwardness and no nonsense attitude was a perfect fit for Elle. And yet as someone who is so smart, he is also naive and caring which adds so much to his character.
All of the characters in this book were great, the story was great, and the Frankenstein aspect was not overwhelming - it fit perfectly. I highly recommend reading this during the holiday season (or right now!!)
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
This was such a unique story and I somehow missed that it was a Christmas setting (which I don’t normally enjoy) but worked so well for this story! Canada at Christmastime…how fun!!
Elle felt so real. Filling in as a single mom for her chronically ill younger sister while working a boring job that pays the bills and just trying to struggle their way through the medical system. It is such a real experience for so many people and that representation as well as the endometriosis representation is so important! Overall, her experiences as a character felt so real and not just a basic romance or romcom - she seemed like an actual person (aside from Lazar and her wild family situation).
Lazar was such a cutie and his straightforwardness and no nonsense attitude was a perfect fit for Elle. And yet as someone who is so smart, he is also naive and caring which adds so much to his character.
All of the characters in this book were great, the story was great, and the Frankenstein aspect was not overwhelming - it fit perfectly. I highly recommend reading this during the holiday season (or right now!!)
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
December 9, 2025
Holiday romance with a STEM gothic twist! Yes please!
I love that Frankenstein was mixed into this modern day holiday romance. The science aspect was refreshing to see in a romance novel and added a lot to the plot.
The romance was swoony! The character dynamics were really realistic (save for the whole Frankenstein part).
Lazar is the MMC, he's socially awkward, smart, and strikingly handsome.
Elle is the FMC, she's real, would do anything for her sister, and never gives up.
While the dialog and writing kind of jump around a bit, it was a fun and cute read that got me into the holiday spirit!
I love that Frankenstein was mixed into this modern day holiday romance. The science aspect was refreshing to see in a romance novel and added a lot to the plot.
The romance was swoony! The character dynamics were really realistic (save for the whole Frankenstein part).
Lazar is the MMC, he's socially awkward, smart, and strikingly handsome.
Elle is the FMC, she's real, would do anything for her sister, and never gives up.
While the dialog and writing kind of jump around a bit, it was a fun and cute read that got me into the holiday spirit!
October 25, 2025
Started off slow but one I got into this story, I was in. It was a joy to see these two fools find their HEA.
I loved the Toronto setting, I'd love to visit one day.
What really made it were the secondary characters, Rebecca and Mandeep being standouts.
As this is the author's debut, I can't wait to see what comes next!
With thanks to the author for the ARC.
I loved the Toronto setting, I'd love to visit one day.
What really made it were the secondary characters, Rebecca and Mandeep being standouts.
As this is the author's debut, I can't wait to see what comes next!
With thanks to the author for the ARC.
November 6, 2025
An interesting and fun take on the Frankenstein classic. I loved that it took place in Toronto at Christmastime. The writing was well done, a bit slow at times but good. I like our FMC Elle and MMC Lazar as our author told a tale of loneliness love and acceptance with a billionaire romance twist.
I read this as an ARC All opinions are my own.
I read this as an ARC All opinions are my own.
November 10, 2025
The title grabbed me and given the book came out around Halloween, I had to give it a read. Thoroughly enjoyed this different perspective on a Frankenstein. Both characters deserved their Hea and Frankie found a woman who accepted him as is, regardless of his flaws, he had felt, would stop him ever being happy.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2025
Ok, this one was super cute and I enjoyed it. It is a slow burn, normally not something I like, but this one was so good. I connected with both Elle and Lazar and loved watching their love story play out.
November 3, 2025
Advanced reader copy provided for honest feedback.
I want to begin by saying this was not a book for me. There's nothing wrong with it. I did not like the overall story. Some issues I had with the story: the medical trauma/diabetes representation, immaturity of characters, closed-door scenes, and choppy dialogue.
I found it very annoying that the FMC kept expressing interest even as the MMC continued to turn her down. I understand she's trying to connect, and he's interested but won't act. The amount of time she pursues him presents as desperate. I don't know if this is supposed to be a miscommunication trope, but the romance felt shallow and always one-sided. Also, closed-door scenes make a monster romance so dull. The ending with the baby, her younger sister getting married at 20, and the immortality issue being mentioned but not addressed added to a lackluster, underdeveloped ending for me.
It's a meh for me.
I want to begin by saying this was not a book for me. There's nothing wrong with it. I did not like the overall story. Some issues I had with the story: the medical trauma/diabetes representation, immaturity of characters, closed-door scenes, and choppy dialogue.
I found it very annoying that the FMC kept expressing interest even as the MMC continued to turn her down. I understand she's trying to connect, and he's interested but won't act. The amount of time she pursues him presents as desperate. I don't know if this is supposed to be a miscommunication trope, but the romance felt shallow and always one-sided. Also, closed-door scenes make a monster romance so dull. The ending with the baby, her younger sister getting married at 20, and the immortality issue being mentioned but not addressed added to a lackluster, underdeveloped ending for me.
It's a meh for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 3, 2025
This book was a contemporary retelling of the age old tale of Frankie. It was absolutely adorable and I highly enjoyed it!
November 26, 2025
this book surprised me in the BEST way. I went in expecting a cute little holiday gothic romance and ended up fully obsessed. Frankenstein: A Love Story follows Lazar Frankenstein yes, that Frankenstein who just wants to settle down and find someone who can handle the truth behind his mismatched eyes, scar, and very suspiciously perfect body. And then there’s Elle a plus sized no nonsense queen who’s been too busy taking care of her sisters to even think about love until she keeps running into Lazar. They were so cute 😭💖Their banter was So fun. It’s a perfect slow burn with a little science, a little mystery, and that classic Frankenstein twist woven into a modern romance. I loved how caring and nonjudgmental Elle is and how Lazar just melts for her. Fade to black, billionaire vibes, and so much tenderness.this story honestly made me want to watch the new Frankenstein movie on Netflix because I’m now fully in my monster romance seasonal era. And this was my first book by this author they’re officially on my auto buy list now. Love you and your work. Highly, highly recommend this author and this book for my girls who can’t let go of spooky season during the Christmas time lol.
November 19, 2025
Content Warnings;
Please read with caution & read the content warnings.
~Thank you, the author, Elora Hawkins, for the free Arc of this book. I'm leaving this review voluntarily.~
Tropes;
🩷🌷𝓓𝓾𝓪𝓵 𝓟𝓞𝓥𝓼
🩷🌷𝓡𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓝𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵
🩷🌷𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓢𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓼
🌷🩷𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓶𝓪𝓼 𝓢𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰
🩷🌷𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓐 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽
🌷🩷𝓢𝔀𝓸𝓸𝓷-𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓱𝔂 𝓜𝓜𝓒
🩷🌷𝓟𝓵𝓾𝓼-𝓢𝓲𝔃𝓮 𝓕𝓜𝓒 𝓡𝓮𝓹
🌷🩷𝓗𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓮𝓷 𝓐𝓫𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼
🩷🌷𝓕𝓸𝓻𝓫𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓮𝓷 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮
🌷🩷𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓰/𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓭-𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓕𝓜𝓒
🩷🌷𝓑𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓲𝓻𝓮-𝓢𝓽𝔂𝓵𝓮 𝓡𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮
🌷🩷𝓕𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓲𝓷 𝓘𝓷𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓭
🩷🌷𝓛𝓸𝔀 𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🌷🩷𝓕𝓪𝓭𝓮-𝓽𝓸-𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴/𝓒𝓵𝓸𝓼𝓮𝓭-𝓓𝓸𝓸𝓻
🩷🌷𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓕𝓲𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓷
🌷🩷𝓢𝓵𝓸𝔀-𝓑𝓾𝓻𝓷
🩷🌷𝓝𝓸 𝓒𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓯-𝓗𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻
🌷🩷𝓗𝓔𝓐
Throughout the twists and turns you get, you understand how lonely Lazar has been, constantly being rejected by women once he reveals his origins. He is created by his father, Victor, and forms a biotech research company together. Lazar is massive, tall, and strong as hell. And 7'2! RIPPED! (Excuse me while I grab my inhaler) Elle, our sweet and kind-hearted girl, works in a union job for the parking authority but has been forced to grow up faster than she should have with a dysfunctional family life. Through her father and step-father investing in the biotech research company Lazar and his father create, she and lazar cross each others' paths more. Soon, sparks fly, and their romance blossoms into something more...
This is a Frankenstein retelling of the Gothic Tale, a modern version, and it's so sweet, honestly. It's got a happily ever after, and both MMC and FMC, Lazar and Elle, get the perfectly wrapped up ending they both deserve. The pacing of the story plot is perfect - it grabs my attention as soon as he spots Elle, this time sitting alone and decides to go talk to her. Their interactions are so fun! I am rooting for them already.
Lazar just wants to be loved for who he is, not feared or disgusted by his scars or clashing eyes. The way I blush and squirm for this man? F*CK OFF. Just the way he takes in every detail of her is attractive. The man is an ardent reader, baker, and has hidden abilities. Also he's such a cinnamon roll! And Elle cares deeply, which I love about her! She always puts her family first but many times I wished she put her self first, her feelings and dreams, however, I do understand her perspective, too, and why she did what she did for her sisters/family.
This is a sweet, refreshing billionaire romance novella. Heartfelt and warm, low spice than I'm used to but romance that left me blushing? Oh, yes! A beautifully inspired plotline and a slow-burn, it doesn't feel rushed or even unrealistic, with a relatable FMC, a fiercely protective MMC, and a splash of Sci-Fi/holiday vibes! Book expects to be released via Kindle on the 28th of Oct!
Out of Fives;
🩷🌷𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓: ✨✨✨✨✨
🌷🩷𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆: 🔥
🩷🌷𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: 💋💋💋💋
🌷🩷𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒂: 👀👀👀👀
🩷🌷𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
🌷🩷𝑺𝒍𝒐𝒘-𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒏: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
🩷🌷𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔: 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓
🌷🩷𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔: 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
🩷🌷𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
🌷🩷𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔: 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🩷🌷𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔: 💰💰💰💰💰
🌷🩷𝑬𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝑴𝑪: 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
🩷🌷𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓 𝑴𝑴𝑪: 💙💙💙💙💙
🌷🩷𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆: 🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬
🩷🌷𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⌛⏳⌛⏳⌛
🌷🩷𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🩷🌷𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
🌷🩷𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅: 𝒆𝑨𝑹𝑪/𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆.
🩷🌷𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆.
🌷🩷𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 297.
🩷🌷𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 49
🌷🩷𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝑭𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍.
🩷🌷𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆: 28 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 2025.
🌷🩷𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅: 𝒀𝒆𝒔.
🩷🌷𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Please read with caution & read the content warnings.
~Thank you, the author, Elora Hawkins, for the free Arc of this book. I'm leaving this review voluntarily.~
Tropes;
🩷🌷𝓓𝓾𝓪𝓵 𝓟𝓞𝓥𝓼
🩷🌷𝓡𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓝𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵
🩷🌷𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓢𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓼
🌷🩷𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓶𝓪𝓼 𝓢𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰
🩷🌷𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓐 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽
🌷🩷𝓢𝔀𝓸𝓸𝓷-𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓱𝔂 𝓜𝓜𝓒
🩷🌷𝓟𝓵𝓾𝓼-𝓢𝓲𝔃𝓮 𝓕𝓜𝓒 𝓡𝓮𝓹
🌷🩷𝓗𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓮𝓷 𝓐𝓫𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼
🩷🌷𝓕𝓸𝓻𝓫𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓮𝓷 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮
🌷🩷𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓰/𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓭-𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓕𝓜𝓒
🩷🌷𝓑𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓲𝓻𝓮-𝓢𝓽𝔂𝓵𝓮 𝓡𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮
🌷🩷𝓕𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓲𝓷 𝓘𝓷𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓭
🩷🌷𝓛𝓸𝔀 𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🌷🩷𝓕𝓪𝓭𝓮-𝓽𝓸-𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴/𝓒𝓵𝓸𝓼𝓮𝓭-𝓓𝓸𝓸𝓻
🩷🌷𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓕𝓲𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓷
🌷🩷𝓢𝓵𝓸𝔀-𝓑𝓾𝓻𝓷
🩷🌷𝓝𝓸 𝓒𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓯-𝓗𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻
🌷🩷𝓗𝓔𝓐
Throughout the twists and turns you get, you understand how lonely Lazar has been, constantly being rejected by women once he reveals his origins. He is created by his father, Victor, and forms a biotech research company together. Lazar is massive, tall, and strong as hell. And 7'2! RIPPED! (Excuse me while I grab my inhaler) Elle, our sweet and kind-hearted girl, works in a union job for the parking authority but has been forced to grow up faster than she should have with a dysfunctional family life. Through her father and step-father investing in the biotech research company Lazar and his father create, she and lazar cross each others' paths more. Soon, sparks fly, and their romance blossoms into something more...
This is a Frankenstein retelling of the Gothic Tale, a modern version, and it's so sweet, honestly. It's got a happily ever after, and both MMC and FMC, Lazar and Elle, get the perfectly wrapped up ending they both deserve. The pacing of the story plot is perfect - it grabs my attention as soon as he spots Elle, this time sitting alone and decides to go talk to her. Their interactions are so fun! I am rooting for them already.
Lazar just wants to be loved for who he is, not feared or disgusted by his scars or clashing eyes. The way I blush and squirm for this man? F*CK OFF. Just the way he takes in every detail of her is attractive. The man is an ardent reader, baker, and has hidden abilities. Also he's such a cinnamon roll! And Elle cares deeply, which I love about her! She always puts her family first but many times I wished she put her self first, her feelings and dreams, however, I do understand her perspective, too, and why she did what she did for her sisters/family.
This is a sweet, refreshing billionaire romance novella. Heartfelt and warm, low spice than I'm used to but romance that left me blushing? Oh, yes! A beautifully inspired plotline and a slow-burn, it doesn't feel rushed or even unrealistic, with a relatable FMC, a fiercely protective MMC, and a splash of Sci-Fi/holiday vibes! Book expects to be released via Kindle on the 28th of Oct!
Out of Fives;
🩷🌷𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓: ✨✨✨✨✨
🌷🩷𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆: 🔥
🩷🌷𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: 💋💋💋💋
🌷🩷𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒂: 👀👀👀👀
🩷🌷𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
🌷🩷𝑺𝒍𝒐𝒘-𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒏: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
🩷🌷𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔: 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓
🌷🩷𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔: 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
🩷🌷𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
🌷🩷𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔: 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🩷🌷𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔: 💰💰💰💰💰
🌷🩷𝑬𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝑴𝑪: 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
🩷🌷𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓 𝑴𝑴𝑪: 💙💙💙💙💙
🌷🩷𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆: 🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬
🩷🌷𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⌛⏳⌛⏳⌛
🌷🩷𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🩷🌷𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
🌷🩷𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅: 𝒆𝑨𝑹𝑪/𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆.
🩷🌷𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆.
🌷🩷𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 297.
🩷🌷𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 49
🌷🩷𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝑭𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍.
🩷🌷𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆: 28 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 2025.
🌷🩷𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅: 𝒀𝒆𝒔.
🩷🌷𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 29, 2025
💀✨ ARC Book Review ✨💀
Frankenstein: A Love Story by Elora Hawkins
All Lazar Frankenstein wants is to be loved for who he is—not the scars, not the mismatched eyes, not the too-perfect physique hiding a dark secret. Enter Elle: a fiercely caring, no-nonsense woman who’s spent more than a decade putting her family first. When their lives collide through chance encounters (and her stepfather’s investment in Lazar’s company 👀), sparks begin to fly.
Set in downtown Toronto during the holiday season, this slow-burn romance is witty, heartfelt, and refreshingly modern while still giving a nod to the gothic classic that inspired it. Think billionaire romance meets science fiction twist, with a heroine who’s kind-hearted, and exactly the type of lead we need more of.
✨ Why you’ll love it:
💖 A sweet, closed-door romance (fade-to-black)
🏙 Toronto holiday vibes
🧬 Gothic-meets-modern twist on Frankenstein
👩❤️👨 Strong, relatable, female lead
It’s tender, a little geeky, and full of heart—proving that even monsters (and men with 3D-printed hearts) deserve love. 🖤
Frankenstein: A Love Story by Elora Hawkins
All Lazar Frankenstein wants is to be loved for who he is—not the scars, not the mismatched eyes, not the too-perfect physique hiding a dark secret. Enter Elle: a fiercely caring, no-nonsense woman who’s spent more than a decade putting her family first. When their lives collide through chance encounters (and her stepfather’s investment in Lazar’s company 👀), sparks begin to fly.
Set in downtown Toronto during the holiday season, this slow-burn romance is witty, heartfelt, and refreshingly modern while still giving a nod to the gothic classic that inspired it. Think billionaire romance meets science fiction twist, with a heroine who’s kind-hearted, and exactly the type of lead we need more of.
✨ Why you’ll love it:
💖 A sweet, closed-door romance (fade-to-black)
🏙 Toronto holiday vibes
🧬 Gothic-meets-modern twist on Frankenstein
👩❤️👨 Strong, relatable, female lead
It’s tender, a little geeky, and full of heart—proving that even monsters (and men with 3D-printed hearts) deserve love. 🖤
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