The Invisible Girl

As someone who has read pieces by the Romantic authors but never anything remotely from the Gothic-Romantic era, I was so ready for Mary Shelley. This beautiful collection of three short stories explores Mary Shelley's journey and what ultimately led her to write her life's work, "Frankenstein". All three stories are more or less supernatural, but they explore very human themes, such as love, loss, and grief. I really love classic short stories, as they give the reader an idea of the art of the author. Normally, I don't give five stars because there is almost always a story I find not that compelling, but in this one... every story was five out of five stars! For me personally, the first one, "The Invisible Girl", was the best. As a non-native speaker, I was intrigued by how challenging the English would be, and it was perfect. Although I had to Google some words, I could understand everything through the context of the stories. I was surprised by how romantic these stories were. So much so that the romance was at the forefront, even more so than the supernatural aspect. I think this collection is the perfect start for anyone who wants to read something Gothic. Highly recommend!