Cover Crush: Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron

Kalynn Bayron never disappoints, and this new horror romance is giving us major chills. With Frankenstein vibes, a mortician’s assistant heroine, and a love story haunted by grief and secrets, this one is equal parts spooky and swoony.

Meka thought she knew everything about death (it’s the family business, after all) but when tragedy strikes, the dead don’t exactly stay dead. Cue ravens, strangers, and gifts left at her door…and the terrifying truth buried just beneath the surface.

This cover nails the gothic mood while hinting at the romance and dread waiting inside. If you love horror with heart (and a side of romance), add this to your TBR immediately. It’s out 9/30!

Make Me a Monster

by Kalynn Bayron
Published by: Bloomsbury YA
on September 30, 2025
Genres: Horror, Young Adult
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New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance.
Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business.
As a newly certified mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, her days are not for the faint of heart. Luckily her boyfriend Noah isn't squeamish, and Meka is finally feeling ready to say the three little words that will change everything.
But then tragedy strikes, and Meka's world is torn apart. Nothing makes sense, especially the strange things start happening. Ravens are circling her home. Strangers are following her. Someone is leaving mysterious items at her door. And worst of all . . .
The dead don't seem to be staying dead.
Meka thought she understood death better than anyone. Turns out, the family business is a bit more complicated than it seems. And Meka isn't the only one desperate to unearth their secrets . . . because the truth may be worth dying for.