Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Eyes Are the Best Part |
2024 |
Monika Kim |
Buy |
| 2 |
Molka |
2026 |
Monika Kim |
Buy |
Monika Kim’s standalone novels show a writer drawn to the dark and uncomfortable. The Eyes Are the Best Part, published in 2024, uses a premise involving eye obsession and consumption to tell a story about a young woman’s unraveling, grounded in the pressures of being a Korean American daughter.
Molka, her second novel coming in 2026, promises to continue her approach of using extreme situations to illuminate character and culture. Kim writes with a control that makes even her most disturbing scenes feel intentional and earned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Monika Kim Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Monika Kim Standalone Novels series, published between 2024 and 2026.
What is the first book in the Monika Kim Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Monika Kim Standalone Novels series is The Eyes Are the Best Part, published in 2024.
Is The Eyes Are the Best Part a traditional horror novel?
Not exactly. While it contains horror elements including body horror and violence, the novel reads more like literary fiction with a horror sensibility. It uses its disturbing premise to explore character psychology and cultural identity rather than relying on scares alone.