Lesser Known Monsters
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Lesser Known Monsters is the title of an adult fantasy novel written by Rory Michaelson. Independently published in October 2020, the story follows Oscar Tundale, an awkward twenty-something who encounters a young girl in the hospital where he works. She claims one of Oscar's colleagues is the one who hurt her. This leads to Oscar and his friends Marcus and Zara embarking on an adventure to find out the truth, and unveiling a world of monsters that they never expected to find.
Lesser Known Monsters is the first book in a series of the same title. The series is a dark queer fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure and includes elements of horror and paranormal romance featuring LGBTQ+ heroes.
Books in the series[edit]
The series consists of a trilogy, and an accompanying short story collection recommended to be read before the final instalment.
Book 1: Lesser Known Monsters[edit]
Published 31st October 2020.
Book 2: The Bone Gate[edit]
Published Friday 13th August 2021
Book 3: The Torn Earth[edit]
Published Friday 13th May 2022
Short stories: The Little Book of Lesser Known Monsters[edit]
Published 1st January 2022
The Lesser Known Monsters Series[edit]
Published 31st October 2022
A complete eBook omnibus edition of all instalments in the series.
Audiobooks[edit]
Audiobooks of the series narrated by Rhys Jennings..[1] are currently in the process of release, and available on Audible.
Reception and Reviews[edit]
The series has received generally positive reviews[2] including both the first[3][4][5] and second[6][7][8] books in the series. Lesser Known Monsters was featured on the 'Before We Go'list[9] books with LGBTQIAP+ recommendations, Book Riot's list 'Lovecraft minus Lovecraft: The Best Cosmic Horror Books That Reject Lovecraft's Racism'[10], and the Bookshop.org & Goodreads Reading Pride 2023[11][12] list. The second book in the series was featured as one of Lambda Literary's 'most anticipated releases'[13]
Awards[edit]
The series has been nominated for, and won multiple indie awards, including:
Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) 2022[14][edit]
Finalist - Lesser Known Monsters
The Picky Bookworm Book Awards 2022[15][edit]
Best Fantasy - The Bone Gate (Winner)
Book You Want as a TV Show - Lesser Known Monsters (Winner)
Best Gender Neutral Character - The Bone Gate (Winner)
Catchiest Title - Lesser Known Monsters (Winner)
The Indie Ink Awards 2022[16][edit]
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Funniest - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Use of Tropes - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Prettiest Book Interior - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Interior Illustrator - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Gay Representation - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Lesbian Representation - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Villain - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Morally Gray Character - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Book Cover & Cover Artist - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Trans Representation - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Debut - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Side Character MVP - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Best Friendship - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Neurodivergent Representation by a Neurodivergent author - Lesser Known Monsters
Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Nonbinary Representation - Lesser Known Monsters
References[edit]
- ↑ "Profile | Spotlight". www.spotlight.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "Books by Rory Michaelson (Author of Lesser Known Monsters)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ tizomvanclief (2021-01-03). "Lesser Known Monsters by Rory Michaelson". Author Site. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ Lisa (2020-11-19). "Review: Lesser Known Monsters by Rory Michaelson". The Novel Approach. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "Review of Lesser Known Monsters by Rory Michaelson". Queer Lit. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ BGFP #334 - Fall Book Recs with Jay & Lisa, retrieved 2023-01-28
- ↑ "Canal Street Online Manchester". Canal St Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "Review of The Bone Gate by Rory Michaelson". Queer Lit. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ Tabler, Beth (2022-06-03). "33 Books With LGBTQIAP+ Representation to Add to Your TBR". BEFOREWEGOBLOG. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ Nuttall, Alice (2022-09-23). "Lovecraft Minus Lovecraft: The Best Cosmic Horror Books that Reject Lovecraft's Racism". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "Reading Pride 2023 (150 books)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ "Reading Pride 2023". Bookshop.org.
- ↑ Heidenberg, Sydney (2021-08-03). "August's Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award - BBNYA 2022 Results". www.bbnya.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "2022". The Picky Bookworm. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ "Lesser Known Monsters - Indie Story Geek". www.indiestorygeek.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
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