Emily Craven's Reviews > The Good Demon

This book was fabulous. I have not read anything like it. It's got a gothic/horror kind of vibe. Considering that it's contemporary but fantasy I'd probably say closest comparable title is Holly Black's Curse Worker series, or maybe her Darkest Part of the Forest novel.

I found it incredibly engaging considering the only small amount of fantasy in the mix (more magic realism than contemporary fantasy). The author does a fabulous job of slowly revealing the intricacies of the small town we find ourselves in, and the main character's obsession with getting her demon back after she has been exocised. It examines young friendships, blossoming love, complex relationships, and what we're willing to sacrifice for someone we love (but may not know as well as we'd hoped). Part mystery, part suspense, part fantasy, and full of the occult, I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did, but I'm glad I requested it as I want to recommend it to everyone.