Wow, this book was a wild ride I never expected. I couldn’t believe the chaos that occurred in a matter of days for poor Arvy. I was laughing at many parts of this book and my jaw dropped in shock at others. Wolf’s character was pretty interesting and I love the relationship between the two of them. This book is not your average thrilling read. It’s sexy, silly, and suspenseful.. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This is a very unique book. It was part action/race against the clock, part romance, part mystery and even throws in a dash of feminism. This book is not one that I will easily forget. The character development was outstanding as well. I highly recommend.

200 Monas is a bold, chaotic, and unexpectedly tender debut that completely swept me up. Jan Saenz blends dark comedy, sexuality, grief, and high-stakes tension into a story that feels as outrageous as it is emotionally grounded. From the moment Arvy discovers the stash in her mother’s closet, I was hooked. The 48-hour countdown, the dangerous dealers, and the nonstop pressure build a propulsive pace that never lets up but what surprised me most was the heart underneath it all.

Arvy’s journey through loss is raw and honest, and the humor only sharpens the ache of what she’s carrying. Wolf is a standout, adding both tension and softness, and the world of this Texas college town feels alive, strange, and full of unforgettable characters. Saenz balances the sensual, the absurd, and the deeply human with incredible skill.

This novel is wild in the best way with it being daring, sharp, emotional, and completely original. I couldn’t put it down and I can’t wait to see it hit shelves in 2026. A phenomenal debut.

I've honestly never read a book like this! It was so fast paced and unique, I really enjoyed that it wasn't like anything I'd ever read before!

What a wild, fun ride. 200 Monas exudes moxi reminicent of a studio film. It is utterly bingeable, raunchy, silly, and, at times, tender.

After her mom's maybe suicide and untimely death, Arvy is struggling to tie up her mother's home sale while finishing her degree in biochemistry. When a discovery of a very specific designer drug is revealed and two whimsical but menacing drug dealers emerge to collect on mom's debts, Arvy has to produce 10k dollars and pass her finals...STAT. Enter Wolf, campus's most ethical , charming, (and hot) drug dealer to assist Arvy on her quest.

This hero's journey takes us on a wild ride I won't soon forget. Mix Fleabag with Scott Pilgrim vs The World and I think you will get the vibe. I absolutely LOVED this crazy tale.

What do you get when you give Breaking Bad’s Heisenberg mascara tear streaks, an anxiety disorder, and a pink convertible? Jan Saenz’s 200 Monas, that’s what. This book was such a good time. I feel like all of my five star reviews lately contain the words “I never wanted it to end,” or “I couldn’t put it down,” but it’s so unbelievably true this time, I swear. I felt like I was in the middle of it all, like I knew these people and I was truly invested in the outcome of the seventy-two-ish hours we follow them through. I don’t even know how to describe this book without giving the whole thing away, but I’ll try:

Basically, Arvy is an undergraduate student at a fictional university in Texas. Her mom has just died in a car accident. Accident? Purposeful? Who’s to say. She’s been tasked to clean out her childhood home as it’s being prepped for sale. She finds a stash of miracle orgasm drugs. Turns out her mom was a secret drug dealer. Mom’s supplier shows up, says, “Arvy, you have two days (barely) to give me the ten grand your mom owes me, or I’m gonna kill you and make it look like an accident!” Chaos and hilarity ensue.

I loved this book. Clearly! I don’t know that it will be for everyone - it’s pretty sexually explicit, like, moreso than most romance books I’ve read - but it’s funny, it has a lot to say about being a young woman in today’s society, and the male lead, Wolf, is so hot you could cook an egg on him. I think if you’re drawn to the cover and the summary, you should give this one a shot when it’s out in March of next year.

Also, Amazon, if you’re listening, Timothy Olyphant is the only person who could play Francis Pete. You and I both know it.