Love and Other Monsters

If fantasy and romance are your two favorite genres and have read and obsess over books like Fourth Wing or ACOTAR, then I welcome you to Love and Other Monsters, a book club in which we know the most boring thing you can be as a love interest is a plain old human. Explore the new and exciting genre of romantasy as we read books ranging from YA’s filled with tension to incredibly spicy monster romance.

This month we are reading Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon. The Love and Other Monsters Book Club will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday, August 11th.

As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family’s station, and live quietly as a lordling’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure.

Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack.

Unlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise.

Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.

Purchase a copy to read, or grab it from the library, and join us at Dog·Eared Books at 5:30 PM on August 11th, to discuss the book with book club host Nayeli! This book club is free to anyone who wishes to participate, no registration necessary.

Also, for 20 minutes after each club meeting, you will receive 20% off all books and merchandise!

Content Warnings for Love and Other Monsters in 2025
Content Warnings for Tusk Love
Content Warnings for Sweet Vengeance
Content Warnings for Zomromcom
Content Warnings for Exquisite Ruin
Content Warnings for The Entanglement of Rival Wizards