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Saints and Monsters Paperback – March 5, 2024

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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With her crooked spine and reckless heart, Princess Meera always knew she wasn't meant to become queen of Ezo. But when her sister, the rightful heir, is cursed on the eve of her coronation, Meera must defend her kingdom from ruthless invaders by taking the throne. Yet, while some countries have simple coronations, in Ezo . . .

The princess must first claim a sea dragon.

Only the dragon is vicious, perfect, and whole-everything Meera is not. And if the dragon doesn't deem her worthy, it will devour her. Turning to the Saints for help, she doesn't anticipate that her actions will transform the dragon into a mortal, or that she'll steal his heart . . . literally.

Now, as two hearts beat inside Meera's chest, she's reminded that her life is entwined with a dragon, who despises her weaknesses. Despite their differences, they must work together to reverse the curse and save the kingdom before more is lost than their stolen hearts.



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"Saints & Monsters is a beautifully crafted fantasy adventure set in a unique world full of complex characters, and an imperfect heroine who grips your heart on the first page and never lets go! Dragons and curses are deftly woven with threads of magic and romance. You will not want to put this one down!"

-Lorie Langdon, author of the Disney Villain's Happily Never After Series


"Clever. Original. Mesmerizing. Captivating from page one, McGinty's Saints and Monsters draws you into an imaginative and complex world filled with high stakes, stirring romance, and unforgettable characters that just may steal your heart."

-Nova McBee, award-winning author of the Calculated Series


"Entirely captivating plot paired with beautiful writing, McGinty establishes herself as a must read author! One of the best releases of 2024."

-Victoria McCombs, bestselling author of The Royal Rose Chronicles


"Saints and Monsters is a thrill of a read that will grab your heart from the first page - and never give it back."

- R. Dugan, bestselling author of THE STARCHASER SAGA and TALES OF WONDER AND WOE



Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill & Flame Publishing House (March 5, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957899689
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957899688
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.87 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Ellen McGinty is an author and editor of Young Adult fantasy and historical fiction. She lives in the Tokyo metropolis with her husband, three boys, and a hypoallergenic cat. When not writing or editing, you can find her exploring the wilds of Japan with an abundance of espresso and the occasional kimono.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Great young adult novel! Looking forward to more!
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Great young adult novel! Looking forward to more!
This was a very fun read. The writer developed the world and characters really well and quickly, there was no slow start commitment necessary, it was engaging from page one. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, so that's a good sign!I read it first then my three teen sons, we all enjoyed it, and were actually fighting over who got to read it. My sons especially enjoyed the adventure and fantasy aspects, as well as it's setting in Asia, since they enjoy anime ect... I appreciated that it was something in the genre that was profanity and sex content free, something that is almost impossible to find. We are looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
This was a very fun read. The writer developed the world and characters really well and quickly, there was no slow start commitment necessary, it was engaging from page one. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, so that's a good sign!

I read it first then my three teen sons, we all enjoyed it, and were actually fighting over who got to read it. My sons especially enjoyed the adventure and fantasy aspects, as well as it's setting in Asia, since they enjoy anime ect... I appreciated that it was something in the genre that was profanity and sex content free, something that is almost impossible to find. We are looking forward to reading more from this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great young adult novel! Looking forward to more!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
This was a very fun read. The writer developed the world and characters really well and quickly, there was no slow start commitment necessary, it was engaging from page one. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, so that's a good sign!

I read it first then my three teen sons, we all enjoyed it, and were actually fighting over who got to read it. My sons especially enjoyed the adventure and fantasy aspects, as well as it's setting in Asia, since they enjoy anime ect... I appreciated that it was something in the genre that was profanity and sex content free, something that is almost impossible to find. We are looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
“I may not be adept at politics, boys, or fancy ballrooms, but I do have enough courage for two hearts.”
this book is so beautiful from the world building to the characters I love it all. From start to finish this book grabbed my heart.....
I love being an arc reader, I get to discover new authors and new stories. This is truly a rewarding read for this month. I was excited to read this new release from Quill and flame publishing as I have yet to be disappointed with one of their releases. after reading this arc from new Author Ellen McGinty I can safely say I have never been disappointed by a release ……. Ellen writes with her whole heart which leads to an emotional and heartfelt adventure. The imagery is almost poetic in this book and the characters are vivid. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this author cause I am looking forward to what ever adventure she wants to take me on next….. it a must read for sure.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
“I may not be adept at politics, boys, or fancy ballrooms, but I do have enough courage for two hearts.”
this book is so beautiful from the world building to the characters I love it all. From start to finish this book grabbed my heart.....
I love being an arc reader, I get to discover new authors and new stories. This is truly a rewarding read for this month. I was excited to read this new release from Quill and flame publishing as I have yet to be disappointed with one of their releases. after reading this arc from new Author Ellen McGinty I can safely say I have never been disappointed by a release ……. Ellen writes with her whole heart which leads to an emotional and heartfelt adventure. The imagery is almost poetic in this book and the characters are vivid. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this author cause I am looking forward to what ever adventure she wants to take me on next….. it a must read for sure.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Saints and Monsters was a truly enjoyable tale. I enjoyed Meera’s journey of courage and learning how to use her strengths. I loved the themes of sacrificial love and greatly enjoyed the trials the characters went through. The theme of light overcoming darkness was something I really appreciated as it’s a theme we need to see more and more. The romance was a delight.

A note for sensitive readers:

There is quite a bit more magic than I typically enjoy. There’s mentions of charms, chants, potions, curses, incense, gods. It was a bit unclear who the Saint was, though I believe it was meant to be an allegory for Jesus. I think the faith system could have been made a bit more clear in the storyline. Most of the magic I disagree with wasn’t shown on page, so that’s something I appreciate.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
“Cherry blossoms are fragile, but no one ridicules them. Your queensguard bear the symbol on their swords and helmets. It is very strong indeed to be fragile and beautiful and not afraid.”

What a gorgeous book. Meera’s journey from self loathing to confidence is especially powerful. I love the chronic illness rep and the strong sibling relationships, and I was surprised at how much I ended up loving Meera and Soran together. The dragons were at turns awe inspiring and terrifying, and I loved seeing Soran grapple with the reality of becoming human and the many emotions that come with it. The whole premise of Meera literally possessing Soran’s heart was so beautiful.

Very much recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
I didn’t want this book to end! But I couldn’t stop reading it to find out what happened! I felt like it was a lovely mix of Frozen meets a PG Fourth Wing. Meera is a princess who is very easy to root for—an underdog in some ways but loved by her sister and brother. Casmir…he kept me guessing. No spoilers! And Dragon…if only there were “monsters” like him in real life.

I’d highly recommend this one, and since the author kept it PG, it’s the kind of book I would have handed my daughter when she was a young girl teen.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
I loved this fantasy bc it has an eastern twist. The world was built well bc the author is familiar with the East. Loved that it has dragons and a flawed but brave princess. Nice clean fantasy 👍🏻
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
I read this cover to cover in one day (3pm-5am, y'all. Great story, dreadful time slot), but I did not want to put it down! Within a richly crafted world reminiscent of Meiji-era Japan—that delightful mix of ancient culture and new invention—McGinty weaves a timeless tale of hearts and kingdoms alike in upheaval and teetering on the brink of collapse. This is a story of courage, learning self-worth, and the power (both good and bad) of choices.

Though we did not get nearly enough of it (in my opinion) I could not adore more the sibling bond between our main heroine Meera, her sister Runa, and their brother. Their shared love and humor warmed my heart and made me laugh—which was needful, considering some of the heartbreak that ensues. Devotion to her sister is Meera's driving force, and while I cringed at some of the decisions she made, choices that had and will continue to have painful consequences, I appreciated that very same thing. It displays that we all make mistakes, not all the decisions we make are necessarily the best or wisest ones, and while there are always consequences, we can choose to move forward.

I don't want to ramble on about our two studs (read it and we can chat, yeah?) But I liked how rounded both of them were, along with their contrasting and conflicting personalities. Dragon is blunt with underwhelming communication skills and Casmir scorched cinnamon roll (though that still feels like an oversimplification of all that he is—that they both are). We laughed, we cried, we jumped off cliffs and plotted in boiler rooms with too much coffee and garishly pink pants. It was great.

Just...Don't eat the pudding.

Overall, this is a wholesome and heartfelt story with endearing characters and a twist at the end that glued me down to that last, beautiful beat. I highly recommend it.
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