My Imaginary Mary

Reach for this book when your teen feels like a misunderstood creative or is struggling to find a community where their 'weirdness' is celebrated. This witty reimagining of Mary Shelley's life follows a young woman with the secret power to bring her drawings to life. As she navigates a world that expects her to be a quiet, conventional lady, she teams up with fellow outcasts Percy Shelley and Lord Byron to save her magical creation from a shadowy organization. While the story is packed with humor and supernatural adventure, it deeply explores the loneliness of the gifted mind and the importance of female agency. It is a fantastic choice for readers aged 13 and up who enjoy historical settings but prefer them with a modern, irreverent twist. Parents will appreciate the way it frames creativity as a superpower that requires both courage and responsibility.