There are quite a few exciting movies [1] coming out this Summer, and you better make sure Mary Shelley is on your list. The Haifaa al-Mansour-directed biopic follows aspiring novelist Mary Shelley (Elle Fanning) as she navigates both her tempestuous relationship with renowned poet Percy Shelley (Douglas Booth) and her own path toward writing one of literature's most esteemed Gothic novels: Frankenstein. In the exclusive clip above, 18-year-old Mary discovers what little value is placed on female authors, and her passionate reaction will stick with you.

Mary Shelley premieres on May 25.