The Isle of Lonely Monsters

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"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." - K. X. Song, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Ends with Fire

"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." - USA Today bestselling author India Holton

"Every once in a while you come across a book that makes you feel somehow more human than you did before you read it. Full of characters (and critters) you'll adore, The Isle of Lonely Monsters gently and unflinchingly asks us to examine what makes a monster, and what it means to be seen for who you truly are. As devastating as it is tender, and as heart-pounding as it is heartwarming, Julie Leong has crafted the truest kind of magic here. This book wrecked me in the best way, and I loved every moment of it." - Emily Krempholtz, USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
“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.” - Moorea Corrigan, USA Today bestselling author of Thistlemarsh

"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." - John Wiswell, Nebula Award-winning author of The Dragon Has Some Complaints

"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." - Sara Hashem, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Jasad Heir

"Contemplative and captivating… a gem of a cosy fantasy about a reserved monster-hunter, her found family of monsters, and the gentle sorcerer who has to seek her help. With its richly imagined world steeped in folklore, its tender romance, and its themes of belonging, this book has my whole heart." – Geneveva Dimova, Author of Foul Days

"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." – Susan J. Morris, author of Strange Beasts


"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 splendor of Howl's Moving Castle. This novel has exquisite emotional depth, humor, 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."– Lexie Sharabianlou, author of The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium