This was disturbing and pointless. I had a very difficult time finishing it. Does nothing to honor Mary Shelley’s story and does not stand on its own. ( )

This book was provided to me by Netgalley/Scholastic Publishers.

I really enjoyed this book! I was skeptical because of the many mediocre reviews, so I wasn't expecting much. The premise, that Victor Frankenstein had two daughters (twins) Giselle and Ingrid, and tells the story of their lives.
The twins don't know their father or mother and are raised by their grandfather. They come to inherit their fathers castle and meet their Uncle. Who doesn't love a haunted story with a castle?
The entire book is written in diary format. It goes between the diary of Victor Frankenstein (in the beginning), to Giselle and Ingrid Frankenstein. This style of writing actually worked very well in this novel. My only complaint was that there were a few chapters, about 1/3 of the way in, where I felt the twins were each bringing out negative characteristics in each other. Although this established character, I remember getting a bit disturbed by how rushed the character flaws were put into the story, almost by force they were shoved in to create depth.
At about 100 pages in I started to get completely absorbed in the book. It took me awhile to get that far, because I was reading other books. But once I reached that point I finished in a few days! I simply couldn't put the book down!
The ending was good, and I was very surprised by it! I would be surprised if the reader guesses completely what happens at the end. I must say I wish the ending was happier. I know not all books should end happy but I felt that this one could have changed how Ingrid had her happy ending. Perhaps there will be a sequel? I surely hope there is! This was one of my favorite books I've read this year (so far). ( )

On May 17, 1815 it all started for the twins Giselle and Ingrid. The two twins where to go inherit the mysterious father Victor Frankenstein's castle. Off on one of the rugged, rocky islands to the north of Scotland. When they get there the castle is a bit run down but was still beautiful in the bright blue sky. In the castle Ingrid found her fathers old journals. She showed them to her uncle and he said to burn them so Ingrid doesn't go mad like her father. As one of their workers give them a key, Ingrid knew exactly where it fits. When they open the door they find a tunnel that leads to a small room. Giselle doesn't want to go down the stairs so Ingrid goes alone. When she goes down the stairs she finds her fathers old laboratory. While Ingrid went down the stairs Giselle was attacked by someone. Giselle came out alive and Ingrid went up a ladder in the laboratory and found herself in the old shed you could see from the castle. Then Giselle planed a party. At the party Giselle went mad and an investigator arrested her for a few murders. Then in jail Giselle told the whole story. It all started when they were six. They were in there room when there fathers monster pulled them out of there bed. Then when they got to the castle the captain was the monster, the mailman, the guy on the street, and the mysterious person in the tunnel.

The book Dr. Frankenstein's Daughter's by Suzanne Weyn is very mysterious. I would definitely recommend this book to people who love Frankenstein, mysteries, and creepy stories from Germany. As for I, would like to visit Ingolstadt Germany and see how beautiful it is as written in the story. The castle would also be a cool place to visit if there is a castle. In my opinion the story should've included the parts in the story that Giselle told at the end of the story. The story could've in my opinion added in a little description about what the castle looked like after the renovations. There was a really good rising and falling action. Even though I don't really know what the climax was. ( )

Thanks to netgalley.com for allowing me to read this!

If I had decided to read this book based on the description here on Goodreads, I would have been highly disappointed. That describes a totally different book.

I think those who enjoy Kenneth Oppel's novels based on Victor Frankenstein's youth (This Dark Endeavor, Such Wicked Intent) would enjoy this as well. It is not as dark as those, but still makes a nice connection of the characters. There are some obvious flaws in the medical and psychological theory, but it is a work of fiction, so it didn't detract from the overall story for me. ( )

Identical twins Giselle and Ingrid are the only children of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein. Upon receiving word of his death they learn that they are the soul heiresses to his estate, including a castle on an island in a remote location.
My main problem with this book was that it was told entirely in diary form, alternating between Giselle and Ingrid. This made the story sound very passive and any potential threats were muted because of diary logic. If they live to write about it – then everything must turn out okay. It could have been told in first person with a much better effect. I would recommend this as an optional purchase as it doesn’t contain any popular themes and the action is very slow. If you have a strong teen interest in Frankenstein, by all means, add it to your collection. ( )