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A review by gattolinos_nerdy_nook
How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I thought this was a really interesting concept for a debut novel. Not many people would think eldritch horror and romance (even in the monster romance community I feel like there is less eldritch monsters and more classic).
I thought the Endless dimension concept was fascinating and could be a really cool dimension to explore further in other books. The only part I struggled with was when they were back in the real world. I think there could have been more world building to explain that there is magic there as up until that point it felt more like sci-fi than sci-fi fantasy mixed together. Once I realised that I had no other issues with the book and was able to easily follow along.
I cannot wait to see what is in store for Trillian and Sian in their next book.
I thought the Endless dimension concept was fascinating and could be a really cool dimension to explore further in other books. The only part I struggled with was when they were back in the real world. I think there could have been more world building to explain that there is magic there as up until that point it felt more like sci-fi than sci-fi fantasy mixed together. Once I realised that I had no other issues with the book and was able to easily follow along.
I cannot wait to see what is in store for Trillian and Sian in their next book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence