Vanessa Len

Broschiertes Buch

Only a Monster

Beschreibung

In every story there is a hero and a monster. 'Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable!' Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Caraval series and Once Upon a Broken Heart 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. Then a Good Samaritan attempt gone wrong sends Joan spinning through time, and her life quickly begins to unravel. 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. Dive deep into the world of Only a Monster, where the line between monster and hero is razor thin: hidden worlds dwell in the shadows, beautiful monsters with untold powers walk among humans, and secrets are the most powerful weapon of all. ** Praise for Only a Monster ** 'Darkly delicious fun' Natasha Ngan 'What a fantastic, immersive read - I couldn't stop turning the page!' Naomi Novik 'A captivating new voice in fantasy' Hafsah Faizal 'An absolute page-turner' Chloe Gong 'A fabulous start to a phenomenal new series' Adalyn Grace

Autor

Vanessa Len is Australian author of Chinese-Malaysian and Maltese heritage. An educational editor, she has worked on everything from language learning programs to STEM resources, to professional learning for teachers. Vanessa is a graduate of the Clarion Workshop in San Diego, and currently lives in Melbourne. You can find her on Twitter at vanessa_writes and via her website at https://www.vanessalen.com

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hodder & Stoughton
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 832740
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 153mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9781529380095
• ISBN-10: 152938009X
• Artikelnr.: 62481278

Rezensionen

"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