What
would you do if you thought your father was evil? Juliet Moreau, 16
years old, is in service in London, making a quiet life for herself and
hoping no one discovers her shame: Her father has been exiled from
England for conducting unholy experiments on living creatures. When
rumors surface that he has set up a new laboratory on a tropical
island, Juliet decides to undertake the dangerous journey to learn the
truth of her past.I awoke, head throbbing, the taste of chloroform in my throat. I was on the same wooden-framed bed I'd seen through the keyhole. I bolted upright. Scanned the room for my attacker, for a weapon, for an explanation as to why I was there.—The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd (HarperCollins / Balzer + Bray, 2013, p. 30; quote from uncorrected proof)
I remembered in flashes. The face in the mirror. The cloth against my mouth.
Quick Facts
- Setting: London; a tropical island
- Circumstances: Juliet learns her father, a mad scientist, is still alive and sets off to stop his horrifying experiments
- Characters: Juliet, Dr. Moreau, the handsome Montgomery
- Genre: Gothic, suspense, adventure
- Miscellaneous: retelling of the The Island of Dr. Moreau from Juliet's perspective; first of a trilogy; movie rights have been bought
ISBN-13: 9780062128027
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I bet this novel will be perfect for so many teens out there!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this one! Thanks for the peek into the story. And for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this one around quite a bit lately. It sounds so good. And the author is from NC! I'll get my hands on it soon.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this novel quite a bit...it was suspenseful and creepy in all the right places. :) Great teaser! Thanks for sharing! Here's my teaser! Happy Tuesday! :D
ReplyDeleteHaving finally read The Island of Dr. Moreau, this one sounds very interesting! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
ReplyDeleteMegan Shepherd was at Malaprop's with Lenore - her book sounded fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting premise. Did her father capture her? Scary thought.
ReplyDeleteI think that I would like this one, as I generally love retellings when done well, and since this one is a take on one of the most popular and horrific stories of all time, I am sure that I would get a lot out of it. Need to see how I can grab this one. Excellent and creepy quote today!
ReplyDeleteoooh ... i might need to get this ... thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds wonderfully creepy, sad and fascinating. It also sounds like a very well done retelling. I going to keep an eye out for this book...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a super suspenseful read - and I like the cover too.
ReplyDeleteBUT I was very distracted by the photo atop your page. It's so lovely and I can't help thinking I'd like to see those bridges in person.
I've written up 'my take' on The World Without You by Joshua Henkin - along with my casting suggestions - if you have a chance to stop by. Have a good week!
Who doesn't remember the mad Dr. Moreau. Interesting perspective to write from the daughter's perspective.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this around and want to read it.
ReplyDeleteHave been seeing a lot about this one, it sounds good. My teaser: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
ReplyDeleteI just bought this one when I saw Megan speak in Richmond. I am dying to find time to get to it in my reading schedule! I heard it was unputdownable.
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