Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

Stepping away from the world of Young Adult fiction, Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors is a sharp, beautifully written, and deeply emotional adult contemporary novel. It became a major sensation on BookTok and Bookstagram for its raw, unfiltered look at modern relationships, mental health, and the messy reality of loving someone who is hurting.

The title doesn't refer to the historical or sci-fi figures, but rather the nicknames of the two main characters.

The story begins in New York City on New Year's Eve, where two wildly different people have a chance encounter in an elevator:

Cleo: A 24-year-old British painter living in New York on a dwindling student visa. She is artistic, vulnerable, deeply sorrowful, and searching for her place in the world.

Frank (Frankenstein): A self-made American man in his early forties who runs a successful advertising agency. He is wealthy, charismatic, stable, and older, offering a sense of security Cleo has never had.

Sparked by an instant, intense connection, they rush into marriage just six months later. For Cleo, it means a green card and a chance to focus entirely on her art. For Frank, it means a rush of youthful vitality and inspiration. But as the honeymoon phase burns out, their age gap, different lifestyles, and deeply rooted personal traumas begin to tear their relationship apart, altering the lives of everyone in their orbit.

Language: English.

Genre: Fiction.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).