About this book
Spring semester of Bridger Whitt's senior year of high school is looking great. He has the perfect boyfriend, a stellar best friend, and an acceptance letter to college. He also has this incredible job as an assistant to Pavel Chudinov, an intermediary tasked with helping cryptids navigate the modern world. His days are filled with kisses, laughs, pixies, and the occasional unicorn. Life is awesome. But as graduation draws near, Bridger's perfect life begins to unravel. Uncertainties about his future surface, his estranged dad shows up out of nowhere, and, perhaps worst of all, a monster-hunting television show arrives in town to investigate the series of strange events from last fall. The show's intrepid host will not be deterred, and Bridger finds himself trapped in a game of cat and mouse that could very well put the myth world at risk. Again.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Monster of the Week" by F.T. Lukens was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its themes and content, which some parents and school officials deemed inappropriate for high school students. The ban was part of a broader trend of challenges against LGBTQ+ representation in literature, with formal complaints filed by local parent-teacher associations in states like Texas and Florida. As of late 2024, the book remains contested in various school districts, with ongoing debates regarding its inclusion in school curricula.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+ |