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Mothman Is My Boyfriend
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Cryptid Creek has a dating pool that includes Mothman and Sasquatch. Ten linked stories follow humans falling for the town’s unusual residents, giving each new courtship its own supernatural complications.
From the publisher’s blurb
“Fall in love with a secret town and its mysterious inhabitants in ten charming tales of human–cryptid romance.”Read the full description at Quirk Books description
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What makes it funny?
Sasquatch can be awkward about courtship, while Mothman works in a coffee shop and communicates his feelings psychically during a kiss. These creatures bring unfamiliar ways of expressing themselves to the recognizable problem of letting someone know you like them.
The comedy at work
Coyle keeps familiar romantic situations close at hand, then changes what the lovers’ bodies and abilities allow. Gentle awkwardness comes from adjusting to a partner who expresses affection differently.
Try this if…
A choice for readers drawn to cozy monster romance and an inclusive cast. The linked stories offer several couples to spend time with in one town, with tenderness and gentle humor running through their relationships.
Good to know
This is an illustrated short-story collection, with art by Wendy Stephens. Sex is implied or fades to black; the romances include queer pairings, and two stories concern finding love after loss.
A few distinguishing details
- Ten linked romances in Cryptid Creek
- Mothman as a coffee-shop worker
- Gentle monster courtship with fade-to-black intimacy
More funny monster romance
Sources & further reading
- Mothman Is My Boyfriend official publisher page
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- Publishers Weekly review
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