The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

Name: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (932 reviews)
Author: Kiersten White

by Kiersten White

Literary Fiction Dark Romance

4.2 (932)

4.2 stars from 932 reviews. Top 91% of Literary Fiction books we track.

304 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by Delacorte PressPublished 2018-01-01

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Last checked: May 26, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love dark retellings that flip the script on classic stories, especially ones that centre on women surviving impossible situations.
You're drawn to psychological tension and morally grey characters who do terrible things to stay alive.
You want gothic atmosphere with real emotional stakes, not just pretty prose about sadness.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your Frankenstein straight—this is a radical reimagining, not a faithful adaptation.
You need protagonists you can fully root for; Elizabeth makes choices that will disturb you.
You're looking for romance as the main plot; this is about survival and manipulation wrapped in the trappings of love.

About this book

A reimagining of Frankenstein told from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, who is taken in by the Frankenstein family. Elizabeth has endured abuse and poverty until she is brought to the home of Victor Frankenstein, a solitary boy with wealth but no friends. She becomes indispensable to him, gaining access to comfort, food, and fine clothing. As years pass, Elizabeth's survival depends on managing Victor's dangerous temper and fulfilling his demands, regardless of their nature. Behind her outward appearance lies a calculating determination to survive at any cost, even as the world around her descends into darkness.

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$1.99 – $9.99

Price has dropped 7 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 285 days. Typically stays discounted for 6 days.

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Currently around #39K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 23% recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 932 reviews

Gaining approximately 3 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.2 over the tracking period.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 285 days. Next drop estimated in about 39 weeks. Typical discount: 80% off.

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