Never a hero - Vanessa Len

 



Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the arc!

This is the second volume of the Monsters trilogy by Vanessa Len (I assume it's a trilogy), the first was Only a Monster that I also read thanks to NetGalley. I had given it 5 stars and I was a little afraid to read the second volume, but it was really great! I had so much fun reading it and found myself reading it instead of sleeping. Without spoilers, I can say that it was interesting to see the characters from the first book in another environment, and I think that the author understands perfectly the world and rules she has created.

And now for the spoilers!

Joan was so clueless that it became funny. She didn't notice A THING while Nick saw everything, and the only explanation she found was that Nick had been trained to be a monster hunter and that had stayed within him in the new timeline. Maybe, but still, Joan, you're just not very observant. Oh, unless it's for noticing how handsome Nick and Aaron are. Joan, focus!
Weirdly enough, this didn't make me unlike Joan, I really felt for her even if I couldn't relate to her.
I liked the plot twist! I am not sure I understood everything, I hope I'll be able to reread all the books once they'll all be published and that that will help. It's not that it is very complicated, just that I was very tired and that I'm easily confused with time travel.
The parallel between the baddie (forgot her name, sorry!) and Joan was fascinating and I liked that it was mentioned. Granted, it was not exactly the same but yes, Joan did not think what it would mean for humans if the monster hunter stopped existing (I didn't either to be fair).
I found it very funny to discover the same characters but different. I have very high hopes for the next installment!

So, another 5 stars because the story is very compelling and enjoyable even if I'm not that into the romantic aspect as some other readers. But that's a me thing.

Rep: mixed race MC (chinese-british), chinese SC, gay SC
TW: death, blood, violence, racism, emetophobia





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