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Only A Monster

By: Vanessa Len
Narrated by: Vera Chok
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Joan Chang-Hunt has no idea she's part monster until she's thrust into a battle between the boy she has a crush on and one of the most ruthless monster families of London. A brilliantly compelling YA fantasy from a dazzling new Australian talent.

Don't forget the rule. No one can know what you are. What we are. You must never tell anyone about monsters.

Only a monster would kill a hero. Right?

Every family has its secrets, but the summer Joan Chang-Hunt goes to stay with her Gran in London, she learns hers is bigger than most. The Hunts are one of twelve families in London with terrifying, hidden powers.

Joan is half-monster. And what's more, her summer crush Nick isn't just a cute boy - he's hiding a secret as well; a secret that places Joan in terrible danger.

When the monsters of London are attacked, Joan is forced on the run with the ruthless Aaron Oliver, heir to a monster family who are sworn enemies of her own. Joan is drawn deeper into a world that simmers with hostilities, alliances and secrets. And her rare and dangerous power means she's being hunted. 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.

'Only a Monster is captivating and unique and - dare I say it - utterly monstrous (in the best possible way).’ LYNETTE NONI

'Utterly fresh and unique…breathtaking twists and a rich, dangerous setting.' CS PACAT©2022 The Trustee for Vanessa Len Trust (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Asian & Pacific Islander Creators Fantasy Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction England
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This book grabbed me by the hand and took me to hell, heaven and every inch between. I’ve never had so many opinions and guesses for what will happen next and what everything means. Not the mention the plot twists. I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical and only chose this book because a sale but once I started I couldn’t stop. This book is beautiful the ending is beautiful the characters, plot, development, how it played out, all of it is truely art. This is my favourite book and I will never let it go. I haven’t read book 2 yet but my expectations are high and im taking time to mentally prepare myself. Thank you

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I went in completely blind on this one and found myself enjoying every minute of it. the character depth really helped accentuate the moral ambigiouity of the mcs. I loved it. the narration really suited this book. Great performance and great story.

A fantastic read/listen

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Could hardly put this one down. The narration was lovely and the story was fantastic! can't wait for book 2!

Fantastic!

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I love this book! It is so refreshing and original and I am dying for the next book in the series! It simultaneously left me with so many questions and completely satisfied. The characters have my whole heart! Too good! Could have been elevated even more with a better narrator...

Amazing!

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A great fantasy read that hooked my interested from the start. I hope there is a sequel!

Loved it!

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