MONSTROUS BEASTS
The much-anticipated sequel to Strange Familiars
Separated by a heroic act of sacrifice, a magical veterinarian must save both her heart and the world in the final installment of the Seamere College duology.
Gwendolynne Chan never thought she’d end up like this. As the top graduate of her Magical Veterinary Sciences degree, she should have landed a cushy role that would’ve set her up for life. Instead, she’s a low-level drudge in the animal breeding facility at Magecorp, the world’s largest global distributor of magic. Why? Because the man she loves got stuck in the Void, having nobly sacrificed himself to save her.
Now he needs rescuing, and Magecorp is Gwen’s key to doing so. Even if it means keeping her head down, putting up with her crappy job . . . and maybe, just maybe, committing some corporate espionage.
Harrisford Briggs did it for love. But upon reentry to the real world, he realizes that his time in the Void may have done him irreparable damage. Not only to his body, but to his relationship with Gwen. And worse, he’s running out of time in his quest to heal both.
When damage from the deadly Void magic breaks containment, infecting both pets and humans, Gwen and Harrisford must work together to stop its spread. With the help of their friends and a motley crew of animal familiars, they’ll have to figure out a cure—and take down Magecorp for good.
“Gwen and Harrisford's high jinks continue in MONSTROUS BEASTS, studded, as always, with fascinating facts and scientific tidbits (a vet wrote this and you can tell). In this second installment, the stakes are higher, the ride is wilder and more dangerous. Magecorp is almost too relevant (god help us all), but that seriousness is balanced by the lighthearted moments Chow excels at, resplendent with arch turns of phrase and witty rejoinders. A gorgeous conclusion to the duology.”