Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

This is an older book, but regarded as a masterpiece in literature. Even today, it holds up incredibly well and is still able to tell a compelling story. The book follows young Victor Frankenstein in his pursuit of scientific study. When he goes too far and uses his genius to create a reanimated human-like monster, he is forced to face the consequences of abandoning his creation. This novel not only tells a captivating and drama filled story, but is also an excellent character study that demonstrates the consequences of continually running away from one’s problems. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a young adult or older.