Book Review: Monstrous

 

"I’ve never been afraid of the dark.

I never needed any reassurance that there was no monster in my closet or under my bed.

Perhaps that’s because a part of me always knew I was one."

Monstrous claws weren't the type of gift I’d been expecting for my eighteenth birthday, along with the desire to eat my ex-boyfriend. Yet those beastly traits and carnivorous urges are the exact reason I’m here, at Alystair University.

Alystair University was all I heard about growing up. Its prestige and exclusivity could rival any Ivy League. But that’s not the real reason that sets the school apart from others. Everyone at this school is a monster. Like me.

I should feel safe here. This school will afford me the opportunity to hone my monstrous abilities and curb my carnivorous urges. Not to mention, I have a fierce girl gang by my side, guiding me every step of the way.

But then decapitated bodies start showing up on campus. Someone is killing off students, and in a school full of monsters, everyone is a suspect. Yet all eyes are on Nick Cervallos, a boy whose charm is as deadly as his claws.

And who I can’t seem to stay away from.

Despite danger lurking around every corner, I’m determined to prove Nick’s innocence. But in order to do that, I’ll have to let my monstrous side loose. I just don’t know what I’m more afraid of - coming face to face with a blood-thirsty monster…

Or myself.


My Review

First off, I need to say that this does not read like Nicole's debut novel. It reads like a seasoned writer. Instantly love for this book. As soon as I started reading it, I was immersed into the story. Love the whole Greek mythology vibes. Each of the characters is a descendant of a different folklore mythical creature. 

Loved getting to discover along with Rhiannon aka Rhi what her true nature is. Once I learned who she was, I was very interested to learn more about her. Every bad a$$ FMC needs an equally kick butt girl gang. Scarlett, Brianna, Zo, and Astrid make up this gang. 

Got to say not made at the love interest in Nick. Yes, he gave off the grumpy vibes in the beginning but as the story progressed, he was swoon worthy and I felt for him. 

Talk about a cliffhanger ending. I can't wait to read the next two books in this series. This book is monstrously amazing!


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