Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transmonstrified | 2015 | R.L. Naquin | N/A |
| 2 | Monster in My Closet | 2012 | R.L. Naquin | Buy |
| 3 | Un mostro nell’armadio | 2012 | R.L. Naquin | N/A |
| 4 | Ill-Conceived Magic | 2013 | R.L. Naquin | N/A |
| 5 | Pooka in My Pantry | 2013 | R.L. Naquin | Buy |
| 6 | Hidden Holidays | 2013 | R.L. Naquin | N/A |
| 7 | Fairies in My Fireplace | 2013 | R.L. Naquin | Buy |
| 8 | What Zoey Doesn’t Know | 2014 | R.L. Naquin | N/A |
| 9 | Golem in My Glovebox | 2014 | R.L. Naquin | Buy |
| 10 | Demons in My Driveway | 2014 | R.L. Naquin | Buy |
| 11 | Phoenix in My Fortune | 2015 | R.L. Naquin | Buy |
R.L. Naquin’s Monster Haven series began with Monster in My Closet in 2012 and grew into an eleven-book run that blends urban fantasy with comedy and heart. The protagonist, Zoey, discovers she has the ability to see monsters and other supernatural creatures that are invisible to most humans. Rather than being frightened, she becomes their advocate and protector.
Each book in the series introduces new creatures and new problems. Pooka in My Pantry, Fairies in My Fireplace, and Golem in My Glovebox all follow a pattern where the title creature brings its own set of challenges into Zoey’s life. The series also includes shorter works like Ill-Conceived Magic and Hidden Holidays that fill in gaps between the main novels.
The tone is consistently warm and funny. Naquin does not write horror or dark urban fantasy; her monsters are more likely to need help than to threaten anyone. This makes the series accessible to readers who want supernatural fiction without heavy violence or brooding atmospherics.