The Isle of Lonely Monsters
On sale
21st January 2027
Price: £22
Genre
A monster hunter who secretly runs a sanctuary for monsters strikes an unlikely alliance to protect it in this rich and enchanting novel from the Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes and The Keeper of Magical Things.
Meixin is a monster hunter who rescues more monsters than she kills. She also hides a secret: she is a monster herself.
Faran the Green is a sorcerer with something to prove and someone to find.
When a magical reward is offered to anyone who can capture the rumoured last dragon in the kingdom, Faran is determined to win it – with the help of reclusive, yet renowned hunter, Meixin.
At first, Meixin refuses the charmingly earnest sorcerer, until she realises that she can use Faran to find the dragon for her own purposes. But when their hunt threatens to expose her sanctuary and her secrets, she must choose a side – man or monster – even if the line between them is only as thin as water . . .
Meixin is a monster hunter who rescues more monsters than she kills. She also hides a secret: she is a monster herself.
Faran the Green is a sorcerer with something to prove and someone to find.
When a magical reward is offered to anyone who can capture the rumoured last dragon in the kingdom, Faran is determined to win it – with the help of reclusive, yet renowned hunter, Meixin.
At first, Meixin refuses the charmingly earnest sorcerer, until she realises that she can use Faran to find the dragon for her own purposes. But when their hunt threatens to expose her sanctuary and her secrets, she must choose a side – man or monster – even if the line between them is only as thin as water . . .
Reviews
The Isle of Lonely Monsters is one of the loveliest books I've read, an absolute treasure of storytelling that is going to linger in my heart always. Julie Leong has woven real magic using gorgeous language, deeply interesting characters, and a world that feels as spellbinding as moonlight. I truly can't recommend this highly enough! It deserves all praise
Vivid, heartwarming, and rife with adventure, the Isle of Lonely Monsters is an absolutely riveting read. I was swept up in Meixin and Faran's quest to find the last living dragon as they confronted their growing bond, painful family ties, and the shared loneliness of humans and monsters. Every monster on the isle has a place in my heart.
Bursting with heart and its wild, folkloric roots, The Isle of Lonely Monsters is a story of sacrifice, bravery, and found family in a magical, morally grey world. Julie Leong's characters are exquisitely drawn, and you can't help but fall for them as they yearn for all that was lost and strive for that which might yet be found
'Transportive, tender, and completely enchanting, The Isle of Lonely Monsters stole my heart! Leong crafts a richly imagined world filled with strange and wonderful creatures, and a monster hunter heroine you can't help but root for. A deeply human story about belonging, found family, and the courage it takes to let yourself be truly known, and loved'
Julie Leong's most perilous book yet, a taut adventure that dares to care for the dragons that others hunt, while maintaining the warm heart that made Leong's earlier books unforgettable. It feels like a lantern has finally been carried into a dark and lonely corner. If you pumped your fists in Sapkowski's Witcher or Kaner's Godkiller when a hero bonded with uncanny critters and fought to help them? Then this book is for you. And we should be friends
Julie Leong absolutely soars in this high fantasy gem. Lush, enchanting, and monstrously beautiful, The Isle of Lonely Monsters rings of The Witcher's quests and the splendour of Howl's Moving Castle. This novel has exquisite emotional depth, humour, tenderness, and characters you'll wish you could share a campfire with. Leong crafts a masterfully rich tale, balancing heart-wrenching stakes with kindness, hope, and of course, monsters you'll want to take home. All in all, radiant
Filled with lush prose and wounded, endearing misfits, The Isle of Lonely Monsters is an exploration of trust, love, and what truly makes someone monstrous. Leong's world is full of tantalizing creatures that pair beautifully with her stoic but kind-hearted heroine. This book is like a hot cup of tea on a bitter cold morning; comforting, uplifting, and more than a bit magical