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How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno

9 reviews

thereadinghammock's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

It was fun. It was short. Possibly a bit to sci-fi for me as a reader, but the vibes were there and I appreciated how much character could be given to a break off piece of an eldritch horror. And what a unique way to get around the "I literally can't look at you without my brain wanting to melt" conundrum.

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anna_fangirling's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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kylieqrada's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A sad case of right book, wrong time. I think I would have liked this a lot more if I was in the mood for a cozy fantasy romance. I will definitely be continuing in this series!

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blewballoon's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was cute and funny. I know it came out first, but I read it because I absolutely loved Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and wanted to see how similar the two books were, since they are both sapphic and involve tentacle monsters. This is a much lighter read with an emphasis on humor, and in a contemporary setting. Both books were a good time for me, but if you want the monster girl romance without any violence, this is the one to pick. Alternatively, if you read this one and want a deeper read with more horror elements, I would highly recommend Someone You Can Build a Nest In. My small critiques with this book are that both characters are horny on site, which is odd since there's no actual spice in the book, and at times the writing was a little clunky.

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grace_b_3's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This is a funny, cute novella that takes the concept of “what if that eldritch abomination just wanted a girlfriend instead of world domination?” and just runs with it. Throw in academic witches for good measure. The world-building is a little light, but it’s also a novella that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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readsandsuch's review

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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alexalily's review

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funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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mx_virg's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a weird and delightful romance. Would have loved to know more about Sian and her world, but I truly loved seeing Trillin come into being and figure herself out as she goes. It is very easy to read, even if some moments did hurt my brain, trying to understand or visualize some scenes.

It was a bit short, I was left wanting more, I can't wait for the next book!

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sarah984's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was a charming little adventure story. I really liked the parts from Trillin (the monster)'s perspective since to her the earth is so alien and strange.

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