Reviews for (2022)—a deluxe, oversized hardcover collecting issues #19–35 and the Talk-Stories —are overwhelmingly positive, with many critics and readers considering it a significant step up from the first volume. It currently holds a high 4.54/5 rating on Goodreads . Key Review Highlights
While the first book was criticized for being confusingly dense, reviewers note that Book Two has much stronger forward momentum. It begins to provide answers to earlier mysteries while expanding the war between humans and Arcanics. Monstress - Book Two (2022) (Digital) (XRA-Empi...
The series remains a "low hand-holding" experience. Readers may find the sheer number of factions and historical lore overwhelming if they don't give it their full attention. It begins to provide answers to earlier mysteries
Maika Halfwolf’s development is highly praised as she navigates her psychic link with the monster Zinn. The supporting cast, including the "cat necromancers," continues to provide necessary levity to an otherwise dark and heavy narrative. Maika Halfwolf’s development is highly praised as she