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Monsterholic, Vol. 1 (novel)
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This is the Masked Ballroom: a place where people revert to beasts, let go of reason, and revel in freedom and anonymity. Here, with the help of a monster supplement, anyone can transform into beasts and do as they please. It's the only government-approved slum, where...
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The Masked Ballroom is where people revert to being primal beasts, let go of reason, and revel in freedom and anonymity, and where Reiji, a young vampire and real monster--alongside his werewolf partner Tsuki--takes on the task of keeping the supernatural streets clean.
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Description
This is the Masked Ballroom: a place where people revert to beasts, let go of reason, and revel in freedom and anonymity. Here, with the help of a monster supplement, anyone can transform into beasts and do as they please. It's the only government-approved slum, where people can forget the suffocating atmosphere of the surveillance state.
It's in this city where Reiji, a young vampire and a real monster, alongside his werewolf partner Tsuki, take on the task of keeping the streets clean. They search for centaurs who have committed hit-and-runs and fight life-and-death battles against the urban legends that manifest. And a meeting with the Medicine Witch will change the fate of Reiji and his friends...
Monsterholic, Vol. 1 (novel) by Ghost Mikawa, Jennifer Ward, Rag Miwano explores these intriguing narratives, blending supernatural elements with thrilling adventure.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798855400397
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 December 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 256
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