Only A Monster (Exclusive OwlCrate Edition)

This is the first in a darkly romantic fantasy trilogy from debut author Vanessa Len. In Only A Monster, we find ourselves in London following June - an unforgettable main character who must embrace her own monstrousness in order to save her family.

About: 
Sixteen-year-old Joan anticipates a perfect summer in London with her late mother’s eccentric family, enjoying her job at the historic Holland House and a budding romance with her co-worker Nick. However, her world is turned upside down when she discovers that her family members are actually monsters with hidden powers, and Nick is a legendary monster slayer determined to destroy them. To save herself and her family, Joan must ally with Aaron Oliver, the ruthless heir to a rival monster family, and embrace her own monstrous nature. In a world where secrets are the most powerful weapon, Joan realizes she is not the hero of this story, but she must fight to protect those she loves.

🏆 Awards & Recognition: 
2022 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction

This edition features: 

• Signed by Vanessa Len
• Exclusive cover
• Author letter from Vanessa Len
• Reversible dust jacket artwork by Grace Zhu (@gracezhuart)
• Exclusive foil stamp on hardcover case
• Black sprayed edges

Photo by: @wordsandworldsbooks (from Instagram) and Babs Books

Praise for Only A Monster:

“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