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The Monster Layer's Apprentice: Season One

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I know my life is over when I find myself tied to a rock about to be eaten by a monstrous wolf.
That is, until a woman saves me by taking my place. But I did not expect to be jealous that she got eaten by the beast and not me.
Given up as a sacrifice by a father who always resented her, Mary-J has accepts her fate. But when Gisela, one of the elusive Monster Layers, saves her life, things get decidedly more interesting. Accepting the position of apprentice and leaving everything - even her old name - behind, Juniper embarks on a journey like no other.
To start her training, she must journey beyond the Mists, but obstacles and dangers lie in her way. When the one thing she needs to register at the Academy gets stolen and monsters get hurt, Juniper and her mentor are dragged into a spider's web of intrigue and hot monster spice.

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2025

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375 reviews13 followers
September 12, 2025
Juniper is about to face her untimely death when she gets help from an unexpected side. Gisela gets rid of the monster that's about to eat Juniper and offers her a position as her apprentice. Fantastic adventures are waiting for Juniper in which she will help monsters get to safety and has some fun times doing so.

Fasten your big girl panties, you're in for the monster fudging ride of your life!! This was so fun!! Adorable pumpkins, yetis and vampires, oh my!! No monster is slayed but they all get layed and sent to safety right after. I'm ready for more adventures and the monster layers....let's goooo!!
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115 reviews4 followers
September 20, 2025
Thank you to the author for the free e-ARC! This is my honest review!

The Monster Layer's Apprentice follows Juniper, a human who is about to be sacrificed when a woman appears and saves her....by forticating with the beast! Juniper's world is turned upside down when she learns about the Monster Layers and follows Gisela to be her apprentice.

This was such an unique and wildly fun read! This is very much a monster-lovers dream to go around and care for the monsters and give them the love they so desperately need. This was hands-down the spiciest read of the year so far and I cannot wait for the next season!
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404 reviews13 followers
September 13, 2025
Juniper takes "the sɛx was out of this world" and " it sent me to a new plane of existence" to a whole new level in this romp-filled adventure!
With a whole Smorgasbord of magical beings to pick from, this spicy tale has a little something for everyone. While the spice is heavy there's also a little plot running through it to keep you hooked and wanting more. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to see what Juniper gets up to next!
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