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Remember Monsters
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Expected 31 Jan 26Despite her hard butch exterior, filthy mouth and hatred of almost everyone and everything, Pat has always been there for Lisa. Every new boyfriend, every breakup, every inappropriate question first thing in the morning.
And Lisa has a massive crush on her.
But Lisa doesn't know everything. Pat's a monster. Worse, she's got her hands full dealing with the girl she bit in her small town high-school suddenly showing up without her memory.
Now, bodies are piling up a little too close to home, threatening to expose Pat and put Lisa in danger.
Forget what you know about sparkles and sunburns. Monsters know that blood is the only currency that matters. But can she pay it to save the woman she loves?
And Lisa has a massive crush on her.
But Lisa doesn't know everything. Pat's a monster. Worse, she's got her hands full dealing with the girl she bit in her small town high-school suddenly showing up without her memory.
Now, bodies are piling up a little too close to home, threatening to expose Pat and put Lisa in danger.
Forget what you know about sparkles and sunburns. Monsters know that blood is the only currency that matters. But can she pay it to save the woman she loves?
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 31, 2026
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November 3, 2025
File under: not to be a lesbian but oh my fucking god.
Absolutely feral for the way this author writes women.
In more words…
I’ve really been dying for some good lesbian vampire content this Spooky Season, so when I received an ARC from the same author as Tyton that fit that exact niche, felt like some kind of cosmic alignment had gone down just for me.
(I received my advance copy for free; all sentiment in this review is my own!)
You ever just start reading a book and just KNOW this author has a life? This author totally has a life. Not to say the average author does Not have a life, necessarily, I just mean… sometimes you’re reading a book and the dialogue is just so casually natural and has so much personality, the characters just walk off the page, and you’re like… yeah. This author hangs out. This author touches grass. This author does things. This author has cool queer friends for sure.
Remember Monsters was one of those books from page one. Marine St. Jean’s dialogue is such a joy to read. This is an author who knows how to make a character who sounds like somebody you’ve met but probably never could have figured out how to capture in writing. The conversations sound like real conversations you probably overheard bits of at a bar somewhere and the inner monologues fit right in with the kinds of things they’re saying. Personal favs and total asshats too—I was rooting so hard for the mains and their decades-worth of excruciating tension, getting some honest-to-god whiplash on how I felt about Willow from one chap to the next, and absolutely living for Corrine’s sheer dramatic flair, but also was really struck by a certain chapter that was just a masterclass in casually oblivious/total self-centered male narration that had my teeth clenching the whole way. There was this one exchange about a cat and a fire that had me absolutely cackling out loud. I highlighted so many delightful lines and one of them was, “Willow wriggled against Pat’s grip but still managed to croak out. ‘Twilight fanfics were better than the original.’” because yes, that is something you should say in your vampire novel where its the venom that makes your veins feel like pop rocks or hot glitter which is objectively way cooler to read about than sparkly skin. What a trip, what a ride.
The only rough patch for me was that I had a little bit of trouble absorbing one or two of the lore drops that happened in conversation, but I think that might have mostly been because the vamp rules here were really interesting and unique, and I needed to take a little more time to wrap my head around them but was having too much of a page-turner romp to slow down and let that happen. And I loved the vamp rules. I need more sapphic books to be this level of unapologetically mean to the hets and the men. Not just the nearest convenient asshole, I mean structurally, baked into the whole damn magic system mean to the straights and the men 😂. Like, listen. Sometimes we’re allowed to have some escapist man-bashing. A little ‘sorry, absolutely no vampire fun for you boys!’
As a treat.
And this really was such a treat. I’ve been complaining left and right that my spooky season reads had been letting me down but this one has saved the season! A few genuine spooks and some kind of liquid cubic measurement’s worth of blood and a good gay pining time with some vampires—just what the plague doctor ordered. This author is now on my always-read list for sure.
Absolutely feral for the way this author writes women.
In more words…
I’ve really been dying for some good lesbian vampire content this Spooky Season, so when I received an ARC from the same author as Tyton that fit that exact niche, felt like some kind of cosmic alignment had gone down just for me.
(I received my advance copy for free; all sentiment in this review is my own!)
You ever just start reading a book and just KNOW this author has a life? This author totally has a life. Not to say the average author does Not have a life, necessarily, I just mean… sometimes you’re reading a book and the dialogue is just so casually natural and has so much personality, the characters just walk off the page, and you’re like… yeah. This author hangs out. This author touches grass. This author does things. This author has cool queer friends for sure.
Remember Monsters was one of those books from page one. Marine St. Jean’s dialogue is such a joy to read. This is an author who knows how to make a character who sounds like somebody you’ve met but probably never could have figured out how to capture in writing. The conversations sound like real conversations you probably overheard bits of at a bar somewhere and the inner monologues fit right in with the kinds of things they’re saying. Personal favs and total asshats too—I was rooting so hard for the mains and their decades-worth of excruciating tension, getting some honest-to-god whiplash on how I felt about Willow from one chap to the next, and absolutely living for Corrine’s sheer dramatic flair, but also was really struck by a certain chapter that was just a masterclass in casually oblivious/total self-centered male narration that had my teeth clenching the whole way. There was this one exchange about a cat and a fire that had me absolutely cackling out loud. I highlighted so many delightful lines and one of them was, “Willow wriggled against Pat’s grip but still managed to croak out. ‘Twilight fanfics were better than the original.’” because yes, that is something you should say in your vampire novel where its the venom that makes your veins feel like pop rocks or hot glitter which is objectively way cooler to read about than sparkly skin. What a trip, what a ride.
The only rough patch for me was that I had a little bit of trouble absorbing one or two of the lore drops that happened in conversation, but I think that might have mostly been because the vamp rules here were really interesting and unique, and I needed to take a little more time to wrap my head around them but was having too much of a page-turner romp to slow down and let that happen. And I loved the vamp rules. I need more sapphic books to be this level of unapologetically mean to the hets and the men. Not just the nearest convenient asshole, I mean structurally, baked into the whole damn magic system mean to the straights and the men 😂. Like, listen. Sometimes we’re allowed to have some escapist man-bashing. A little ‘sorry, absolutely no vampire fun for you boys!’
As a treat.
And this really was such a treat. I’ve been complaining left and right that my spooky season reads had been letting me down but this one has saved the season! A few genuine spooks and some kind of liquid cubic measurement’s worth of blood and a good gay pining time with some vampires—just what the plague doctor ordered. This author is now on my always-read list for sure.
November 29, 2025
Remember Monsters is a complex story of love, loss, pining, baggage, identity, and of course monsters (but not the way you might think; yet, very much what you might expect in certain circles).
We follow Pat and Lisa and their dancing around each other, pining themselves silly while dealing with an unexpected visitor from Pat's distant past. Lisa has settled in a small town in Alberta, Canada, as an officer of the RCMP. Her position as a police officer is convenient as things in turn are suddenly shaken up coinciding with Pat's visitor and the body count starts to rise.
As the story progresses (and even from the earliest chapter) we're reminded often of who the monsters think they are, but the underlying message of who really are the monsters in the story is brought up many times, and it's not the neck-biting ones (yes there are vampires, in case you weren't sure from the cover).
I kept wondering as more people turned up dead, how it was all going to be resolved without the gossip-hungry small community knowing; conveniently Pat has friends in certain professions that can make such problems go away, and with Lisa being one of few police officers the paperwork side of things is quietly addressed, so it all works out without the town's gossipy nosey neighbor bunch being any the wiser.
I liked the story overall, thinking it did a decent job of portraying the realistic challenges faced by both Sapphics and in particular those identifying as more Butch (I could be wrong here though; I don't have many points of comparison to go on).
The writing was fine, but seemed to spend a lot of time on Lisa and/or Pat's pining, and less on the showing of their respective backstories that would help frame some of their decisions (Lisa's anywsy; we hear a lot about Pat's). Overall about the most they seemed to learn was to not make assumptions about what the other was thinking. There could have been some more growth and struggle for them both I think (though as touched on above there's already sone exposition about Pat's journey).
As mentioned this is a vampire story; people die, there's blood, gore, etc. But it's a side effect rather than in your face horror for horror's sake. It's just a thing to expect with the nature of the characters. I was more affected yet not surprised by the (non-vampire) "monsters" and their actions - all too common these days. Not at all a problem with this story, just humanity in general. Props to the author for calling it out.
All in all a decent story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
We follow Pat and Lisa and their dancing around each other, pining themselves silly while dealing with an unexpected visitor from Pat's distant past. Lisa has settled in a small town in Alberta, Canada, as an officer of the RCMP. Her position as a police officer is convenient as things in turn are suddenly shaken up coinciding with Pat's visitor and the body count starts to rise.
As the story progresses (and even from the earliest chapter) we're reminded often of who the monsters think they are, but the underlying message of who really are the monsters in the story is brought up many times, and it's not the neck-biting ones (yes there are vampires, in case you weren't sure from the cover).
I kept wondering as more people turned up dead, how it was all going to be resolved without the gossip-hungry small community knowing; conveniently Pat has friends in certain professions that can make such problems go away, and with Lisa being one of few police officers the paperwork side of things is quietly addressed, so it all works out without the town's gossipy nosey neighbor bunch being any the wiser.
I liked the story overall, thinking it did a decent job of portraying the realistic challenges faced by both Sapphics and in particular those identifying as more Butch (I could be wrong here though; I don't have many points of comparison to go on).
The writing was fine, but seemed to spend a lot of time on Lisa and/or Pat's pining, and less on the showing of their respective backstories that would help frame some of their decisions (Lisa's anywsy; we hear a lot about Pat's). Overall about the most they seemed to learn was to not make assumptions about what the other was thinking. There could have been some more growth and struggle for them both I think (though as touched on above there's already sone exposition about Pat's journey).
As mentioned this is a vampire story; people die, there's blood, gore, etc. But it's a side effect rather than in your face horror for horror's sake. It's just a thing to expect with the nature of the characters. I was more affected yet not surprised by the (non-vampire) "monsters" and their actions - all too common these days. Not at all a problem with this story, just humanity in general. Props to the author for calling it out.
All in all a decent story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 19, 2025
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
One of the things that I love about reading queer romances is that they are never just about the romance. Even in the most fluffy, feel-good, "give me nothing but empty carbs" queer romance, there's always just a little bit more. The world isn't a safe and easy place for queer people and they always show that to some degree.
And then there's this. It's the 2nd book I've read by this author and wow, she does not pull punches. There's grime and gore and terrible takes and real pain and the emotions are so raw and vivid and confusing. When the two FMCs spice happens, the tension has been pulled so tightly that it hits so hard, but then the tension keeps happening! If you read it for nothing else, read it for that!
Gay vampires must be its own trope, but I loved the fresh take on it. All of the characters felt so well fleshed out, except for Caleb, but he gets taken out so quickly, I didn't really mind that much.
I think this is going to be one of my "automatic buy" authors and I hope there's a physical copy released so that I can add it to my trophy bookshelf. Five out of five, give this one a shot.
One of the things that I love about reading queer romances is that they are never just about the romance. Even in the most fluffy, feel-good, "give me nothing but empty carbs" queer romance, there's always just a little bit more. The world isn't a safe and easy place for queer people and they always show that to some degree.
And then there's this. It's the 2nd book I've read by this author and wow, she does not pull punches. There's grime and gore and terrible takes and real pain and the emotions are so raw and vivid and confusing. When the two FMCs spice happens, the tension has been pulled so tightly that it hits so hard, but then the tension keeps happening! If you read it for nothing else, read it for that!
Gay vampires must be its own trope, but I loved the fresh take on it. All of the characters felt so well fleshed out, except for Caleb, but he gets taken out so quickly, I didn't really mind that much.
I think this is going to be one of my "automatic buy" authors and I hope there's a physical copy released so that I can add it to my trophy bookshelf. Five out of five, give this one a shot.
October 22, 2025
STARS 5 star
SPICE medium spice (2-3 detailed scenes)
CHEMISTRY Excellent
ANGST med/high
SLOW BURN Yes
CLIFFHANGER No
FAVORITE QUOTE/QUOTES
Monsters don't get happy endings.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE BOOK/HOW DID IT MAKE ME FEEL
From page one, I was gone. The chemistry between Pat and Lisa? Off. The. Charts. 🔥
That slow burn, the tension, the longing; it had me grinning, blushing, and absolutely obsessed.
Everyone in the story was fawning over Pat…and honestly, SAME. I didn’t stand a chance.
Marine’s writing delivers heat, heartbreak, and that perfect mix of pain and passion that makes you feel every moment.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE CHARACTERS
Pat completely stole my heart. Her banter, her strength, her hidden softness...it all made her such a standout. She came off as guarded, but her heart was solid gold. And Lisa? I adored her conflict and longing. Her crush never faded. Their chemistry felt so earned after all those years apart.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE BOOK
The layers. Every time I thought I knew where it was headed, Marine took it somewhere unexpected, and I couldn’t look away.
TROPES
Vampire, grumpy/sunshine, sapphic, angst,
SPICE medium spice (2-3 detailed scenes)
CHEMISTRY Excellent
ANGST med/high
SLOW BURN Yes
CLIFFHANGER No
FAVORITE QUOTE/QUOTES
Monsters don't get happy endings.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE BOOK/HOW DID IT MAKE ME FEEL
From page one, I was gone. The chemistry between Pat and Lisa? Off. The. Charts. 🔥
That slow burn, the tension, the longing; it had me grinning, blushing, and absolutely obsessed.
Everyone in the story was fawning over Pat…and honestly, SAME. I didn’t stand a chance.
Marine’s writing delivers heat, heartbreak, and that perfect mix of pain and passion that makes you feel every moment.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE CHARACTERS
Pat completely stole my heart. Her banter, her strength, her hidden softness...it all made her such a standout. She came off as guarded, but her heart was solid gold. And Lisa? I adored her conflict and longing. Her crush never faded. Their chemistry felt so earned after all those years apart.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE BOOK
The layers. Every time I thought I knew where it was headed, Marine took it somewhere unexpected, and I couldn’t look away.
TROPES
Vampire, grumpy/sunshine, sapphic, angst,
December 8, 2025
Well I am somewhat at a loss of words after reading this, in a good way. Fast paced, whitty, mixed with smut and a good splash of gore Remember Monsters is a glimpse into lives of the different in small town determined to live in the past and break the spirit of anyone who is different. I loved it, the characters are realistic (whilst still being mythical). It’s funny and engaging and just everything you want in a good story about the monsters all around us.
I was lucky enough to be given an ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I was lucky enough to be given an ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was my first book by Marine St Jean, but will not be my last!
Remember Monsters is a fantastic sapphic monster romance. Gory, heartfelt, suspenseful, romantic - this book has it all. The chemistry between Pat and Lisa is off the charts, and while not the highest spice, the scenes are worth the build up. Wonderful writing, excellent banter, and great story telling. Highly recommend!
Remember Monsters is a fantastic sapphic monster romance. Gory, heartfelt, suspenseful, romantic - this book has it all. The chemistry between Pat and Lisa is off the charts, and while not the highest spice, the scenes are worth the build up. Wonderful writing, excellent banter, and great story telling. Highly recommend!
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