Hi Cara,
Today I am reviewing Only a Monster by Vanessa Len. Only a Monster is out now.
It should have been the perfect summer. Sent to stay with her late mother’s eccentric family in London, sixteen-year-old Joan is determined to enjoy herself. She loves her nerdy job at the historic Holland House, and when her super cute co-worker Nick asks her on a date, it feels like everything is falling into place.
But she soon learns the truth. Her family aren’t just eccentric: they’re monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers. And Nick isn’t just a cute boy: he’s a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to bring them down.
As she battles Nick, Joan is forced to work with the beautiful and ruthless Aaron Oliver, heir to a monster family that hates her own. She’ll have to embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself, and her family. Because in this story . . .
. . . she is not the hero.
(Synopsis from Goodreads.com)
Only a Monster is the beginning of a new and interesting world.
PLOT: Only a Monster is a story that shows the monster side of the story, and how they react when attacked by the hero. I found the monster family and the gifts they have are really interesting, as it's a different magic system than I have previously read. The time travel aspect really surprised me, I am interested to see this more.
CHARACTERS: Joan is the leading lady of Only a Monster. I liked Joan she is a nerd, who will do anything for her family. I also enjoyed the other 'monsters' and the way the family acted around each other. Nick as the hero is a good character that I want to know more about.
WRITING STYLE: I found Zen writing style easy to read and engaging the book. I would say the book is medium-paced which has the odd sections that are faster.
OVERALL: Only a Monster is an enjoyable story but I was left wanting a little more.
My rating for Only a Monster is 3.9 out of 5.
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