Monkey Around (2021)

Media: Light NovelLanguage: EnglishAdaptation: Inspiration

Aug 3

Author: Jadie Jang
Publisher: Solaris
Format: Paperback
Genre: Fantasy / Fiction / Urban
Date: August 3, 2021
Pages: 432 pages
Number of issues: 1
ISBN: 9781781089200
ASIN: 1781089205
Language: English
Adaptation: Inspiration

Summary:

Monkey Around by Jadie Jang is an urban fantasy novel about Maya McQueen, a barista and activist in San Francisco who discovers she is a were-monkey and the city's Monkey King. The book follows her as she navigates supernatural threats like shapeshifter murders and disappearances, while dealing with her own powers and the city's spirit, blending action, mythology, and social commentary. It's a modern take on the Monkey King legend, featuring a diverse cast and exploring themes of identity and community in a gentrifying city.

Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711296-monkey-around

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