Book Review: The Monsters We Made by Peyton June — A Cryptid Tale of Family and Folklore
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Summary
A book review of "The Monsters We Made" by Peyton June. The story follows Claire, who anonymously contacts paranormal vloggers to investigate her small town of Scarberry in order to boost tourism for her family's ranch, which is tied to the legendary alien cryptid "Old Lucky" — a creature supposedly sighted sixty years ago. The review explores themes of family, folklore, and the intersection of belief and commerce.
Key quotes
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The ranch is kept afloat by tourists, those believers (or non-believers) seeking to learn more about the legendary alien cryptid, Old Lucky.
Interest in the cryptid has waned in the years since the sighting.
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