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My Ex and Other Monsters
A quirky rom-com about the monstrous consequences of falling in love!
Indie Reynolds has given up on romance, and perfected the art of cool, calm and uninterested. When a casual family curse means that everyone you fall in love with turns into a literal monster, shutting down that part of your brain becomes kind of a necessity.
That’s why Indie makes sure that any relationship she has stays positively un-serious. And it’s why she can’t risk falling for her new colleague Max, even if he does have endless charm and a perfect jawline.
But when sparks start flying between them, Indie realises that feelings don’t always do what they’re told. Can she find a way to break her curse and finally let someone get close to her, or is her love life doomed for ever?
Indie Reynolds has given up on romance, and perfected the art of cool, calm and uninterested. When a casual family curse means that everyone you fall in love with turns into a literal monster, shutting down that part of your brain becomes kind of a necessity.
That’s why Indie makes sure that any relationship she has stays positively un-serious. And it’s why she can’t risk falling for her new colleague Max, even if he does have endless charm and a perfect jawline.
But when sparks start flying between them, Indie realises that feelings don’t always do what they’re told. Can she find a way to break her curse and finally let someone get close to her, or is her love life doomed for ever?
360 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2026
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June 19, 2026
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September 3, 2026
Woaaah, I really loved this book! It kept surprising me with twists I did not see coming.
I stayed curious throughout the entire story and honestly didn’t want to put the book down. The main character was also really enjoyable to follow, and I loved seeing how everything unfolded.
Definitely a book that kept me hooked from beginning to end! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I stayed curious throughout the entire story and honestly didn’t want to put the book down. The main character was also really enjoyable to follow, and I loved seeing how everything unfolded.
Definitely a book that kept me hooked from beginning to end! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 13, 2026
This book was soooo good!! I only started this morning but couldn't put it down.
Easy 5 stars!
Easy 5 stars!
August 30, 2026
I really enjoyed this book!! In my opinion I thought it was a little slow at 1st but towards the end i couldn’t put it down!! I didn’t want it to end!
July 4, 2026
I received a review copy from the publisher in preparation for a UKYASpotlight interview. It has not affected my opinions.
MY EX AND OTHER MONSTERS is a book that takes a fun premise and weaves a great story out of it.
The premise is just so much fun! The book takes this seemingly bonkers premise and runs with it, spinning it into a super fun contemporary romance with a dash of magic. If you love someone (romantically), then they turn into a monster. It means the stakes of falling in love are enormous and so Indie has a believable reason to keep her crushes at emotional arms length. But, of course, as a reader, you know she is going to fall fully in love so you want her to break the curse in time.
The fact that the boy she's falling in love with is the son of the man who cursed her mum adds more tension - and sets up the third act break up well. You know that he has to find out at some point, and you know what she's doing is wrong, but you also understand it well - and know a delicious reckoning is coming over it.
I really liked how the book used the set up to discuss the ways that men can lash out because a woman turns them down. The curse is literally a cycle of violence perpetuated because parts of society have told men that women must like them and can be coerced into relationships as if that was fine. This idea plays out through a few different characters and I really appreciated that one had realised what was going on and taken steps to change his behaviour. It shows that it's a breakable cycle - and that the onus is not on women to break it.
In all, this was a really fun book that I gulped down.
MY EX AND OTHER MONSTERS is a book that takes a fun premise and weaves a great story out of it.
The premise is just so much fun! The book takes this seemingly bonkers premise and runs with it, spinning it into a super fun contemporary romance with a dash of magic. If you love someone (romantically), then they turn into a monster. It means the stakes of falling in love are enormous and so Indie has a believable reason to keep her crushes at emotional arms length. But, of course, as a reader, you know she is going to fall fully in love so you want her to break the curse in time.
The fact that the boy she's falling in love with is the son of the man who cursed her mum adds more tension - and sets up the third act break up well. You know that he has to find out at some point, and you know what she's doing is wrong, but you also understand it well - and know a delicious reckoning is coming over it.
I really liked how the book used the set up to discuss the ways that men can lash out because a woman turns them down. The curse is literally a cycle of violence perpetuated because parts of society have told men that women must like them and can be coerced into relationships as if that was fine. This idea plays out through a few different characters and I really appreciated that one had realised what was going on and taken steps to change his behaviour. It shows that it's a breakable cycle - and that the onus is not on women to break it.
In all, this was a really fun book that I gulped down.
June 22, 2026
I LOVED this. I felt really drawn into Indie's plight to end the curse ruining her life. The dynamics and one liners were priceless - had me simultaneously laughing and on edge for what might come next! I couldn't put it down...
Cannot wait for Molly Morris' next book!!
Cannot wait for Molly Morris' next book!!
September 7, 2026
Molly’s storylines are so creative, and I love how she always incorporates a twist or two I don’t see coming. I was often frustrated by Indie (communicate!) but rooting for her all the same. Loved how this wrapped up too. Can’t wait to see what Molly comes up with next!
July 8, 2026
2.5
No fue lo que esperaba
No fue lo que esperaba
September 13, 2026
Exciting and funny. I liked Indie's resilience and humour she was a great character to root for
October 16, 2026
Surprisingly good but not jaw dropping. Plot twist is insane tho
June 26, 2026
A really good book and I really enjoyed reading it
July 9, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun and easy read and just what I needed 🥰
I really enjoyed following Indie as she tried to solve the mystery behind the family curse. Monsters in a real world setting could easily have felt a little strange, but I think the author handled it really well. It never felt over the top. It was just the right balance.
I was really surprised that Tyler became a monster so easily, but with Avery it just didn’t sit right with me.
I think the world building was good. I would have liked to learn a little more about the magic, where it came from and why it was so popular with the older generation. Such an interesting hobby to have 🤭
I really liked the dynamic between Indie and Max. They were such good friends, and I loved seeing their relationship grow. The ending really surprised me. I definitely didn’t expect that at all! Overall, I had so much fun reading this book 🥰
I’d definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a fun YA romance with a touch of magic and mystery 💗✨
I really enjoyed following Indie as she tried to solve the mystery behind the family curse. Monsters in a real world setting could easily have felt a little strange, but I think the author handled it really well. It never felt over the top. It was just the right balance.
I was really surprised that Tyler became a monster so easily, but with Avery it just didn’t sit right with me.
I think the world building was good. I would have liked to learn a little more about the magic, where it came from and why it was so popular with the older generation. Such an interesting hobby to have 🤭
I really liked the dynamic between Indie and Max. They were such good friends, and I loved seeing their relationship grow. The ending really surprised me. I definitely didn’t expect that at all! Overall, I had so much fun reading this book 🥰
I’d definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a fun YA romance with a touch of magic and mystery 💗✨
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