The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

A completely different form of YA fiction. A memoir of the childhood recollections of an old man who has recently died. He was once the apprentice to a 'Monstrumologist,' or an educated man who studies actual monsters. It's set in the late 19th century, is filled with 19th language and rather gruesome scenes of monstrous gore. The characters are completely believable and the plot simply flies. Watch out for the plethora of multisyllabic and Byzantine language, though.

Merit: Well written, though much advanced vocabulary for the typical teen.
Share: Display. The book has a fascinating cover.
Appeal: Young adults. Predominantly males due to content.