Only a Monster (Only a Monster, 1)

The sweeping romance of Passenger meets the dark fantasy edge of This Savage Song in this stunning contemporary fantasy debut from Vanessa Len, where the line between monster and hero is razor thin.

Don’t forget the rule. No one can know what you are. What we are. You must never tell anyone about monsters.

Joan has just learned the truth: her family are monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers.

And the cute boy at work isn’t just a boy: he’s a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to destroy her family.

To save herself and her family, Joan will have to do what she fears most: embrace her own monstrousness. Because in this story…she is not the hero.

Dive deep into the world of Only a Monster: hidden worlds dwell in the shadows, beautiful monsters with untold powers walk among humans, and secrets are the most powerful weapon of all.

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Published Jan 24, 2023

416 pages

Average rating: 10

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thatgaybookworm
May 29, 2025
10/10 stars
A captivating read with tasteful twists that had me scraping for more. Such an original idea it was sooo good! Time travelling monsters, a forbidden love and so much drama! Beautifully complex characters, you felt emotionally attatched to, involved in such an artful plot with immersive writing. Found out there is a sequel and I will be 10000% reading it because we need to find out who did this to Nick!

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