Never a Hero
This sequel to the contemporary fantasy Only a Monster will take Joan deeper into the monster world, where treacherous secrets and even more danger await.
Despite all of the odds, Joan achieved the impossible. She reset the timeline, saved her family – and destroyed the hero, Nick.
But her success has come at a terrible cost.
She alone remembers what happened. Now, Aaron, her hard-won friend – and maybe more – is an enemy, trying to kill her. And Nick, the boy she loved, is a stranger who doesn’t even know her name. Only Joan remembers that there is a ruthless and dangerous enemy still out there.
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.
As the danger rises – and Nick gets perilously closer to discovering the truth of what Joan did to him – Joan discovers a secret of her own. One that threatens everyone she loves.
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’s stunning Only a Monster trilogy continues with this second instalment, a thrilling journey where a secret past threatens to unravel everyone's future.
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Vanessa Len
Vanessa Len has always been drawn to stories that twist and turn in unexpected ways. Born with a love for the extraordinary, her writing is a blend of magic, mystery, and a touch of darkness. Her debut novel explores the complex layers of power, revenge, and fate, capturing readers with its rich world-building and a cast of morally gray characters.
Drawing from her personal experiences and a deep love for mythology, Len's writing is informed by a variety of influences, from folklore to modern fantasy. Her stories are immersive, offering readers a world that feels both familiar and unfamiliar—a space where anything can happen and no one is entirely trustworthy.
Only a Monster
In Only a Monster, Vanessa Len invites readers into a world where the line between hero and villain is blurred, and the true nature of monsters may not be what we expect. This gripping series dives into the psychological complexity of its characters, where choices are never simple, and the consequences of those choices echo throughout the story.
Only a Monster consists of three books and considered as a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
