num_pages: 224
description: A scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in this Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts identity and family When Doctor Frances Ai's younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However the creature that rises from the slab is clearly not Maura. This girl who chooses the name M doesn't remember anything about Maura's life and just wants to be her own person. However Frances expects M to pursue the same path that Maura had been onapplying to college to become a scientistand continue the plans she and Maura shared. Hoping to trigger Maura's memories Frances surrounds M with the trappings of Maura's past but M wants nothing to do with Frances' attempts to change her into something she's not. In order to face the future both Frances and M need to learn to listen and let go of Maura once and for all. Talia Dutton's debut graphic novel M Is for Monster takes a hard look at what it means to live up to other people's expectationsas well as our own. M Is for Monster is one of the titles on our Surely list which is dedicated to showcasing gay lesbian bisexual transgender queer intersex and asexual creators and stories.
language: English
title: M Is for Monster
publisher: Harry N. Abrams