Only a Monster by Vanessa Len is a 2022 Young Adult contemporary fantasy that reinvents the hero-versus-monster trope through a dark, time-travel-focused narrative set in London. The story follows sixteen-year-old Joan Chang-Hunt as she discovers her family's hidden nature and battles a human monster slayer in a tale exploring the high costs of power and identity. Read the full synopsis and analysis at Sobrief.com . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Only a Monster