Never a Hero

The fate of every future rests in the hands of a monster.

Despite 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. And only Joan remembers that a greater and more dangerous enemy is still out there.

When a deadly attack forces her back into the monster world, Joan finds herself on the run with Nick – as Aaron closes in. 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.

PRAISE FOR ONLY A MONSTER

‘Mind-bending, heart-wrenching, and unputdownable!’ – Stephanie Garber, author of the CARAVAL series

‘Only a Monster is captivating and unique and – dare I say it – utterly monstrous (in the best possible way).’ – Lynette Noni

‘Darkly delicious fun. If you’ve been looking for your newest YA urban fantasy obsession – you’ve found it.’ – Natasha Ngan, NYT bestselling author of GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE

‘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.’- Chloe Gong

‘Put down everything and read it!’ – C.S. Pacat

‘The writing and the premise are delightful, as are the monsters.’ – Holly Black

Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Imprint: Allen & Unwin Children’s Books
Publication date: 04/02/2025
Series: Only a Monster v2