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 Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame by Neon Yang. The Love and Other Monsters Book Club will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday, July 21st.

Few know the true identity of the masked guildknight of Mithrandon.

She barely remembers herself.

The masked guildknight—Yeva—was thirteen when she killed her first dragon. With her gift revealed, she was shipped away to the imperial capital to train in the rare art of dragon-slaying. Now a legendary dragon hunter, she has never truly felt at home—nor removed her armor in public—since that fateful day all those years ago.

Yeva must now go to Quanbao, a fiercely independent and reclusive kingdom. It is rumored that there, dragons are not feared as is right and proper, but instead loved and worshipped. It is rumored that there, they harbor a dragon behind their borders.

While Yeva searches for the dreaded beast, she is welcomed into the palace by Quanbao’s monarch, Lady Sookhee. Though wary of each other, Yeva is shocked to find herself slowly opening up to the beautiful, mysterious queen.

As they grow closer, Yeva longs to let Lady Sookhee see the person behind the armor, but she knows she must fulfill her purpose and slay the dragon. Ultimately, she must decide who—or what—she is willing to betray: her own heart, or the sacred duty that she has called home for so long.

Purchase a copy to read, or grab it from the library, and join us at Dog·Eared Books at 5:30 PM on July 21st, 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 Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame
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