: While generally a page-turner, some readers found the pacing fluctuates with occasional repetitive internal dialogue [0.5.5, 0.5.14 ].
: Reviewers on Goodreads and Romance.io praise the fresh concepts and "show-don't-tell" character development [0.5.17]. Aberrant Monsters by Debbie Cassidy
is the first book in the New Blood: Eldritch Blues series by Debbie Cassidy, released on February 18, 2022 [ 0.5.16 , 0.5.17 ]. It is a paranormal urban fantasy featuring a unique "monster romance" between a human host and an eldritch being [ 0.5.15 ]. Plot Summary : While generally a page-turner, some readers found
The New Blood: Eldritch Blues series is complete and consists of four books available at retailers like Amazon UK [0.5.20]: Insidious Monsters Righteous Monsters Ancient Monsters Critical Reception It is a paranormal urban fantasy featuring a
: The narrative balances procedural-style monster hunting with overarching mysteries regarding Telarion's origins and corruption within the ruling organization [ 0.5.5 , 0.5.17]. Series Order
The story follows , a "rift walker" with the rare ability to step into a parallel dimension filled with monsters and arcane magic [0.5.15]. After breaking three sacred rules of the rift, August becomes the physical host for Telarion , a psychotic eldritch aberration who materializes from her body after sundown [ 0.5.7 , 0.5.8 ].
: Reviewers on Instagram typically rate the "spice" level around 2.5/5, noting it as a romantic interest that builds throughout the series [0.5.13].