{"product_id":"once-a-villain-isbn-9780063024748","title":"Once a Villain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable!”  \u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eStephanie Garber, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of the Caraval series, on \u003cem\u003eOnly a Monster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe final book in the lauded Only a Monster trilogy is here—where the unstoppable love and high stakes of \u003cem\u003eDivine Rivals \u003c\/em\u003emeets the propulsive thrills of \u003cem\u003eThis Savage Song \u003c\/em\u003ein a last-ditch, breathless race against time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoan has failed to stop Eleanor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Eleanor rules over a cruel new timeline where monsters live openly among humans, preying on them and subjugating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNick—once a hero to humans, and Joan’s first love—is tormented by the choice he made to save her over the timeline itself. And Aaron—the ruthless heir to a powerful monster family—now finds himself in a world where monsters have power beyond imagining while his feelings for Joan grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrenched between love and rivalry, the three of them must negotiate their fractured pasts to survive the new world and restore what was lost. Because only they remember that there was once a better timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how will they defeat a whole world of monsters with control over time itself? \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The original magic system, immersive descriptions, and compelling stakes create a cinematic reading experience… Will keep readers hooked.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fast-paced thriller that blurs the division between villain and hero and features a deeply conflicted protagonist caught in the middle… an exciting urban fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A deeply imaginative debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exquisitely crafted, this riveting read opens up a multitude of dimensions and turns the notion of heroes and monsters on its head. Vanessa Len has woven a spellbinding tale laced with mystery, magic, humor, and heartbreak.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCindy Lin, author of The Twelve\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Only A Monster\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully clever and intriguing take on the classic tale of hero versus monster. Vanessa Len has crafted a rich and immersive world filled with unique magic, thrilling action, and a heart-wrenching star-crossed romance. A marvelous and twisty debut that will pull you in right from the start!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJune CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vanessa Len’s \u003cem\u003eOnly a Monster\u003c\/em\u003e is captivating and unique and – dare I say it – utterly \u003cem\u003emonstrous \u003c\/em\u003e(in the best possible way). This engrossing debut will have YA readers longing to steal time just so they can devour the pages over and over again!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLynette Noni, author of The Prison Healer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A smoldering romance, gripping action sequences, and strategic plot twists will keep pages turning until the end... An absorbing trilogy closer featuring high stakes and emotions.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eOnly a Monster: \u003c\/em\u003e“Delightful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHolly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book grabbed me by the throat. Vanessa Len’s world of monsters and heroes is like nothing I’ve ever read, utterly fresh and unique. Put down everything you’re doing, and read it!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCS Pacat, USA Today bestselling author of the Captive Prince trilogy, and the Dark Rise series.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat a fantastic, immersive read – I couldn’t stop turning the page! An exciting, original and complex fantasy about monsters, heroes, and all the people in between.   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNaomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of the Temeraire series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An absolute page-turner. \u003cem\u003eOnly a Monster \u003c\/em\u003epaints another vivid world inside the one we know, and uses a deft hand to bring it utterly alive. Vanessa Len blurs the age-old lines between good or evil, hero or monster, in the most captivating way.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable! Don’t feel bad if this book tricks you into rooting for the monster instead of the hero. Vanessa Len has written a masterful debut novel—I loved the time-travel, the star crossed romance, and the monsters.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Equal parts fantasy, adventure, and caper… Unique plotlines and characterization will have readers rooting for the monster; this is a must purchase.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588030279909,"sku":"NP9780063024748","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063024748.jpg?v=1773960782","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/once-a-villain-isbn-9780063024748","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}