She has brought to life a magical underground world that coexists within London. Vanessa Len’s debut is a sparkling addition to the YA genre. Only a Monster has an awesome story that takes a teenage girl on a dark journey of self-discovery and magical adventure as she tries to figure out who she is and what lies within her. Only A Monster is a novel that I can’t stop thinking about, even long after reading it. Torn between love and family and monstrous choices, Joan must find a way to re-gather her old allies to face down the deadliest of enemies, and to save the timeline itself. Vanessa Len has created a book of ill-fated romance, captivating characters, and thrilling time travel adventures. As the danger rises - and Nick gets perilously closer to discovering the truth of what Joan did - Joan discovers a secret of her own.

When a deadly attack forces Joan back into the monster world as a fugitive, she finds herself on the run with Nick - as Aaron closes in. Only Joan remembers that there is a ruthless and dangerous enemy still out there. Now, Aaron, her hard-won friend - and maybe more - is an enemy, trying to kill her.Īnd Nick, the boy she loved, is a stranger who doesn't even know her name. Vanessa Len has crafted a rich and immersive world filled with unique magic, thrilling action, and a heart-wrenching star-crossed romance. 'Only A Monster is a wonderfully clever and intriguing take on the classic tale of hero versus monster. I adored the 90s references & they had me chuckling away while I reminisced over my own fashion disasters This is a great YA, a little dark, a little twisty & great fun. 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. She reset the timeline, saved her family - and destroyed the hero, Nick.īut her success has come at a terrible cost. I finished Only a Monster by vanessa.lenwrites the other day & I really enjoyed it It’s such a quirky read with great characters & a super unusual plot.

The sequel to the contemporary fantasy Only a Monster will take Joan deeper into the monster world, where treacherous secrets and even more danger await.ĭespite the odds, Joan achieved the impossible.

Only a monster by vanessa len