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Beschreibung

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....

Beschreibung

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.

Rezension

"This book grabbed me by the throat. Vanessa Len's world of monsters and heroes is like nothing I've ever read, utterly fresh and unique. Put down everything you're doing, and read it!" - CS Pacat, USA Today bestselling author of the Captive Prince trilogy, and the Dark Rise series.

"Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable! Don't feel bad if this book tricks you into rooting for the monster instead of the hero. Vanessa Len has written a masterful debut novel-I loved the time-travel, the star crossed romance, and the monsters." - Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

"An absolute page-turner. Only a Monster paints another vivid world inside the one we know, and uses a deft hand to bring it utterly alive. Vanessa Len blurs the age-old lines between good or evil, hero or monster, in the most captivating way." - Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"What a fantastic, immersive read-I couldn't stop turning the page! An exciting, original and complex fantasy about monsters, heroes, and all the people in between." - Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of the Temeraire series

"Equal parts fantasy, adventure, and caper... Unique plotlines and characterization will have readers rooting for the monster; this is a must purchase." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"A fast-paced thriller that blurs the division between villain and hero and features a deeply conflicted protagonist caught in the middle... an exciting urban fantasy." - Kirkus Reviews

"Vanessa Len's Only a Monster is captivating and unique and - dare I say it - utterly monstrous (in the best possible way). This engrossing debut will have YA readers longing to steal time just so they can devour the pages over and over again!" - Lynette Noni, author of The Prison Healer

"Only A Monster is a wonderfully clever and intriguing take on the classic tale of hero versus monster. Vanessa Len has crafted a rich and immersive world filled with unique magic, thrilling action, and a heart-wrenching star-crossed romance. A marvelous and twisty debut that will pull you in right from the start!" - June CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold

"Exquisitely crafted, this riveting read opens up a multitude of dimensions and turns the notion of heroes and monsters on its head. Vanessa Len has woven a spellbinding tale laced with mystery, magic, humor, and heartbreak." - Cindy Lin, author of The Twelve

"A deeply imaginative debut." - Publishers Weekly

Produktdetails

Zustand

Sehr gut
Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe
Book Tropes

Enemies To Lovers + weitere
Altersempfehlung

ab 13 Jahr(e)

Produktdetails

Zustand

Sehr gut
Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe
Book Tropes
  • Enemies To Lovers
  • Secret Identity
  • Morally Grey
Altersempfehlung

ab 13 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum

22.02.2022
Verlag Harper Collins Publ. USA
Seitenzahl

416
Maße (L/B/H)

21,8/15,2/4 cm
Gewicht

480 g
Sprache

Englisch
EAN

2710001020157
EU-Ansprechpartner

HarperCollins Publishers Ireland
Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 C9W8
enquiries@harpercollins.ie
Herstelleradresse

HarperCollins Publishers US
195 Broadway, NY, 10007
consumercare@harpercollins.com

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    5/5

    06.04.2024

    Buch (Gebundene Ausgabe)

    Monsters and adventures

    One of the best books I've read so far in 2024. I really like the world building and how the book is written. Joan, the MC, is a nice girl and I understand why she acts the way she does. The plot is really good, it's interesting and I couldn't stop reading. I love the friendship between some characters, the logic works, I've found no plot holes and in my opinion everything makes sense. Nice book!! ... Eines der Besten Bücher, die ich 2024 gelesen habe. Mir gefallen sowohl die Welt, als auch der Schreibstil. Joan, die Hauptfigur, ist ein nettes Mädchen und ich kann ihre Taten gut nachvollziehen. Die Handlung ist sehr gut, spannend, einfach interessant zu lesen und ich konnte kaum aufhören zu lesen xD Die beschriebenen Freundschaften waren gut aufgebaut und schön zu lesen. Es gab keine Logik oder Plotfehler und meiner Meinung nach stimmt alles. Super Buch! Große Empfehlung für Alle, die gerne Fantasy, Urban-Fantasy oder über Zeitreisen lesen! Freue mich schon auf Band 2.

    #2171339

  • PaulaJosina

    5/5

    29.04.2022

    Buch (Taschenbuch)

    Loved it

    First of all, I would like to say thank you for the review copy, which was provided to me by the publisher via Netgalley. This fact does not in any way affect my personal opinion of this book. This post contains advertising and the rights for the book belong to the publisher. Of course, is this only my personal opinion on the book and just because I give this rating to the book doesn't mean, that everyone will have that opinion. If you liked Ruby Red and are a fan of morally grey characters with blond hair - this book might be perfect for you! "Only a monster" had me hooked after the first sentence and maybe that's why I read it almost in one sitting. When was the last time I did that? I don't know to be honest. Len has a really beautiful writing style and it's easy to understand even for non-native English speaking persons. The plot is really fast-paced and you are sucked into the story. In my opinion, the book could have been one hundred pages longer but this is the first book in a trilogy so I think we will see more. I really liked the characters. Especially a certain male sidekick, which we will hopefully see more of in the next book. This was an awesome book and I don't have any think to critic. Hopefully, we don't have to wait very long for the next book because I am now hooked on these characters.

    #1703820

  • Maike

    5/5

    09.02.2022

    eBook (ePUB)

    Reading recommendations

    I really like the UK cover because it‘s dark like story and you can see a medaillon playing a important role in the book. You read the whole story from Joan‘s Point of view. She is a great protagonist because she’s brave and quickly managed to cope with her new situation. I admire her for boldness to ask question even when she fears the answer or nobody wants to answer. She loves her family fiercely for whom she would do anything despite her moral compass. I have a weakness for morally grey characters like Joan becomes. The secondary characters are all very interesting because nobody is perfect. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses and in this story monsters aren‘t always the bad guys while the hero maybe isn’t the hero. I love to follow characters being not the typical heroes. I was very intrigued from the start because the story starts very fast and there was no boring moments. Joan learns about her family‘s secrets at the beginning and the readers are thrown into the world of monsters which is very interesting and exceptional. I‘m a big fan of time travels become a big part of the story. Many other unexpected events also happen, so it is always exciting and I couldn‘t stop to read the book. I don‘t want to tell more about the story because it would take the tension. Vanessa Len has a very fascinating writing style. Therefore the story is easy and quick to read. My native language isn‘t English but I understand everything. The ending is satisfied for the moment but there are open questions for the following parts. So I am very excited for them because I really love the characters and want to spend more time with them. I believe there still is a lot more potential for character developments and a love story. CONCLUSION: 4,5/5 A fast-pacing story with morally grey characters

    #1654115

  • Katsbookshelf

    4/5

    17.02.2022

    eBook (ePUB)

    Joan and Aaron

    Only a monster is the debut of Vanessa Len and the first in a trilogy. It’s not only a fantastic debut, but also the beginning to an amazing ya fantasy series. The protagonist Joan visits her family for the summer, but this time she finds out that she is half a monster. Monsters have the ability to steal time from humans by touching them and they can use this to time travel to the past. This magical concept is absolutely amazing and unique, but on a moral level quite bad and that is partly where the monster aspect plays in. Joan quickly has to adapt to this new world and soon also faces a new reality as her world is in agony and chaos. She is a very strong female protagonist who just wants her world to be normal again, but that is not possible. But at least Joan tries everything and doesn’t give up. I liked her dedication, but sometimes she was a bit too optimistic. Joan is accompanied by her cousin Ruth whom I adore and Aaron who is from a rival family, but rescues her and helps her navigate as a monster. I also really like Aaron and I feel like so far he is still a bit mysterious and I’m very excited to see more of him in the next installment. There is also the soul mate and enemies-to-lovers trope and those are my favs and they were done really well in this book. The book is set in my favorite city London and I loved to see that. Especially because you also get to see it in a past time. This in combination with the darker atmosphere was just stunning. I needed the first fifth to fully immerse in this story, but then the plot was super captivating and intriguing and with every page I fell in love more with this world and story. I already can’t wait for the next installment and have so many questions. Overall, Only a monster is a stunning ya fantasy debut with a strong protagonist who needs to face her monster side and I can definitely recommend this. 4 stars. (ARC kindly provided in exchange for a review.)

    #1658928

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    5/5

    05.02.2025

    Buch (Taschenbuch)

    A human monster?

    In this book, it's very well demonstrated that there is no pure good or evil. Everything is in the grey zones, and it's always swinging back and forth in a gradient of colors. I loved the idea behind these characters, monster or human but very similar, and the main character. The ending has me in a vice grip and I cannot wait to read the second part!
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    4/5

    15.06.2025

    eBook (ePUB)

    Krasses Ende

    Okay, das ganze Buch war heftig, aber das Ende war krass, besonders weil es erst Buch 1 ist. Normalerweise ist so ein Ende das Finale einer Reihe. Ich kann mir gar nicht vorstellen, was in den nächsten Teilen kommt. Ich liebe Aaron. Ich hasse Nick. Ich will Tom eine Umarmung geben und Ruth soll meine beste Freundin werden. Joan war okay.
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    Chris Ring

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    5/5

    12.09.2023

    Buch (Gebundene Ausgabe)

    Monster und Held - Weder der eine noch der andere ist so gut oder böse, wie man denkt

    Es ist eines der Bücher, die ich 2022 regelrecht verschlungen habe und auch gespannt auf den nächsten Teil gewartet habe. Len zeigt wunderbar auf, dass weder Helden noch Monster wie üblicherweise gut oder böse sind, sondern beide genau den gleichen Anteil von dem einen und dem anderen innetragen. Ich finde es auch schön, dass das typische 'Monster' aus der Perspektive von sich erzählt. Ich freue mich jedenfalls schon auf Never A Hero.

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