Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Parental death, Death of loved one, Death, Violence, Graphic violence, Blood, Murder, Drugging, Mind control, Racism/bigotry, Xenophobia, PTSD, Grief, Torture, Animal death, Child abuse, Vomiting / emesis
Only a Monster
by Vanessa Len
Book 1 in Monsters
This is the YA monster-girl reversal for readers who want forbidden attraction, family loyalty, and the nasty little thrill of realizing the heroine may be the dangerous one.
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length416 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 3 books
Spice0/5
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Enemies to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- None
- Book hangover incoming
- Protective love interest
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- Forbidden love
- The angst delivered
- Warrior/fighter
- Star-crossed
- Addictive read
- Reluctant hero
- Betrayal to trust
- Adrenaline rush
- Reluctant allies to lovers
Fantasy promise
- Ya romantasy
- Hidden identity
- Big city / metropolis
- Urban fantasy
- Monsters
- Secret power
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- Manor house / estate
- Low fantasy / secret magic
- Forced alliance
Reading experience
- Third person
- Fast
- Dark
- Cinematic
- Moderate
- Medium
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- Morally gray
- Asian MC
- Romantic
- Fast-paced
- BIPOC MC
- Tense
- Emotional
- Survivor
- East Asian MC
- Magical
- Atmospheric
- Villain protagonist
- Teen MC (under 20)
- Angsty
- Suspenseful
- Dangerous
- Enemies forced to ally
- Forbidden desire
- Morally complex
- Cliffhanger warning
- Bargain with consequences
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Book details
- Length
- 416 pages
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book