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To Love a Monster
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Expected 12 Mar 26WARRIOR. PRINCESS. SORCERESS.
Princess Aurora of Amador dreams of battlefields and freedom, not betrothals and ballroom vows. When an arranged marriage threatens to end her dreams forever, she makes a daring escape—only to be rescued by a creature long believed to be her kingdom’s greatest enemy.
As forbidden powers awaken within her, Aurora begins to uncover dangerous secrets. Her father, once a noble king, now bends to the will of her stepmother—the fae Dorova—whose beauty hides a hunger for power and control. As dark magic tightens its hold on the throne, Aurora realizes the true war was never beyond the castle walls, but within them.
In the heart of danger, trust becomes her sharpest weapon—and love her most perilous choice. For the line between enemy and protector, monster and man, is thinner than she ever imagined.
To Love a Monster is a tale of forbidden love, ancient magic, and a princess’s fight to reclaim both her freedom and her heart.
Princess Aurora of Amador dreams of battlefields and freedom, not betrothals and ballroom vows. When an arranged marriage threatens to end her dreams forever, she makes a daring escape—only to be rescued by a creature long believed to be her kingdom’s greatest enemy.
As forbidden powers awaken within her, Aurora begins to uncover dangerous secrets. Her father, once a noble king, now bends to the will of her stepmother—the fae Dorova—whose beauty hides a hunger for power and control. As dark magic tightens its hold on the throne, Aurora realizes the true war was never beyond the castle walls, but within them.
In the heart of danger, trust becomes her sharpest weapon—and love her most perilous choice. For the line between enemy and protector, monster and man, is thinner than she ever imagined.
To Love a Monster is a tale of forbidden love, ancient magic, and a princess’s fight to reclaim both her freedom and her heart.
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Expected publication March 12, 2026
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December 6, 2025
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
3.5⭐️!
I’ll be honest—by the time I finished this book, I found myself wishing it had been just a little longer. Not because the story itself lacked, but because I wanted more time with the characters and in the world. The pacing leans heavily into back-to-back action, which kept things exciting but also left me occasionally whispering, “Wait, what just happened?” before being swept into the next moment. Which I like in a book but sometimes some more filler in between action helps. And getting to know the characters on more than just a surface level makes it easier to get lost in the book.
That said, I genuinely enjoyed the book. The ending did tie up some of the questions that I had… while also giving me several new ones. I can’t help but wonder if reading the companion series—set a thousand years in the future—might help offer some clarity?
I went into this fully thinking it was a standalone. The author’s note at the end revealed that this is actually the start of a trilogy. (My commitment issues were not prepared, but here we are.) Knowing there’s more to come definitely helped with me feeling like so much was happening all at once.
Overall, it’s a fast-paced, intriguing story with a world I’m excited to explore further.
3.5⭐️!
I’ll be honest—by the time I finished this book, I found myself wishing it had been just a little longer. Not because the story itself lacked, but because I wanted more time with the characters and in the world. The pacing leans heavily into back-to-back action, which kept things exciting but also left me occasionally whispering, “Wait, what just happened?” before being swept into the next moment. Which I like in a book but sometimes some more filler in between action helps. And getting to know the characters on more than just a surface level makes it easier to get lost in the book.
That said, I genuinely enjoyed the book. The ending did tie up some of the questions that I had… while also giving me several new ones. I can’t help but wonder if reading the companion series—set a thousand years in the future—might help offer some clarity?
I went into this fully thinking it was a standalone. The author’s note at the end revealed that this is actually the start of a trilogy. (My commitment issues were not prepared, but here we are.) Knowing there’s more to come definitely helped with me feeling like so much was happening all at once.
Overall, it’s a fast-paced, intriguing story with a world I’m excited to explore further.
Review of advance copy
Princesses, monsters, magic, and feelings? Yes please.
To Love a Monster is a fantasy romance that leans hard into identity, duty, and that delicious internal chaos of wanting one thing while the entire world demands another. Aurora starts off as the classic “do what’s expected” princess, but watching her grow into someone who questions her role, her power, and her heart was incredibly satisfying. Her evolution felt earned and real, not rushed or forced.
The world of Amador is rich with political intrigue and magical elements that give the story weight and texture. It’s the kind of setting where secrets lurk in every hallway and power is never as simple as it seems. You can tell a lot of care went into the world-building, and once you’re in, it’s easy to get lost there.
And let’s talk about the emotional core—Aurora and Robin. Their relationship is layered, tender, and complicated in the best way. There’s longing, conflict, and genuine emotional depth that kept me invested even when the plot slowed down.
That said, the pacing in the beginning does take its time. If you’re someone who wants instant action, the early chapters might feel a bit slow. The plot is also fairly complex, with multiple fantasy elements and backstories woven together, so this isn’t a skim-read—you’ll want to pay attention to catch all the nuances.
Overall, To Love a Monster is a rewarding read for fantasy romance lovers who enjoy strong character growth, immersive worlds, and stories about self-discovery and breaking free from oppressive expectations. A little patience goes a long way here—and it pays off.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
To Love a Monster is a fantasy romance that leans hard into identity, duty, and that delicious internal chaos of wanting one thing while the entire world demands another. Aurora starts off as the classic “do what’s expected” princess, but watching her grow into someone who questions her role, her power, and her heart was incredibly satisfying. Her evolution felt earned and real, not rushed or forced.
The world of Amador is rich with political intrigue and magical elements that give the story weight and texture. It’s the kind of setting where secrets lurk in every hallway and power is never as simple as it seems. You can tell a lot of care went into the world-building, and once you’re in, it’s easy to get lost there.
And let’s talk about the emotional core—Aurora and Robin. Their relationship is layered, tender, and complicated in the best way. There’s longing, conflict, and genuine emotional depth that kept me invested even when the plot slowed down.
That said, the pacing in the beginning does take its time. If you’re someone who wants instant action, the early chapters might feel a bit slow. The plot is also fairly complex, with multiple fantasy elements and backstories woven together, so this isn’t a skim-read—you’ll want to pay attention to catch all the nuances.
Overall, To Love a Monster is a rewarding read for fantasy romance lovers who enjoy strong character growth, immersive worlds, and stories about self-discovery and breaking free from oppressive expectations. A little patience goes a long way here—and it pays off.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 6, 2025
I loved the story and characters of this book. Starting with the fact that it is from the same universe as the previous books from the same writer in the Jade Necklace series, still you can easily understand the story without having read the other books (which i recommend to do anyway). The characters are very relatable and their journey throughout the book unfolds into a nice adventure that is not too straining to follow. I enjoyed the fictional characters and setting but especially the background story and lore that we keep getting along the pages. The ending left me wanting more from that universe, i want to know the fates of the different people who lived to see the end (not spoiling more than that).
Review of advance copy
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I loved how it ties to The Jade Necklace and other books. I loved the couples in this book. They were written and had lots of chemistry. I also enjoy the storytelling and plot. I felt like I was there right in this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved how it ties to The Jade Necklace and other books. I loved the couples in this book. They were written and had lots of chemistry. I also enjoy the storytelling and plot. I felt like I was there right in this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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December 22, 2025This was quite the interesting story. I liked it. Still not 100% sure what Aurora is, but I'm going to guess she's a phoenix. Robin being a gargoyle prince was also very interesting. I was impressed by that concept. I won't lie though - the ending made me sad.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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