The Isle of Lonely Monsters

Brilliant and beautiful, The Isle of Lonely Monsters is a jewel of a novel, as magnificent and wondrous as a dragon! I loved it! * Sarah Beth Durst, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop *
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 * India Holton, USA Today bestselling author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels *
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, NYT bestselling author of The Night Ends with Fire *
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 *
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 *
In a vibrant and richly detailed fantasy brimful with magic and monsters, Julie Leong presents a powerful tale of hope, compassion, and love * A.T. Qureshi, internationally bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe *
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 *
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 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 * Lexie Sharabianlou, author of The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium *
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, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thistlemarsh *
A fairytale to fall in love with. A poignant and charming adventure about who, in truth, are the real monsters out there. Hooves, paws or claws: everyone deserves a place of safety, and this book is a beautiful reminder of that. * Laura Coleman, author of The Heart and the Hawthorn *
An enchanting and heartwarming tale for anyone who’s ever felt like a misfit. I adored the cast of monsters and the slowly developing trust between Meixin and Faran. The Isle of Lonely Monsters is an utterly lovely ode to found family, humanity and the hope and risks it takes to change worlds and lives for the better * M. Stevenson, author of Behooved *
Leong’s worldbuilding is both fascinating and grounded, and the magic system, which relies on monster parts and poetry in equal measure, feels unique and well thought-out. Leong’s fans will find much to enjoy * Publishers Weekly *
It’s a quintessential fantasy novel sure to charm the genre’s readers of any age, whether they started with Peter S. Beagle’s The Last Unicorn, Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar series, or Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes. A perfect addition to any library’s cosy fantasy collection * Library Journal *

Julie Leong is a Malaysian Chinese American fantasy author and startup exec. She grew up in New Jersey and also lived in Beijing, China for several years. She graduated from Yale University with degrees in Economics and Political Science and currently lives in San Francisco, California with her husband Drew, their rescue pup Kaya, and a magical Meyer lemon tree in the backyard that somehow always has ripe lemons.

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