I was unable to download before it was archived. I was really excited about this title and sad that I missed it.

Devils are vile creatures. They feed on human desires and trick humanity in order to harvest their souls. This is why they’re always depicted as horrifying creatures in pop culture. Well, not in otaku culture. In the world of anime, manga, and light novels, devils aren’t exactly always scary. They take different forms, from kowai to kawaii. Interestingly enough, devils belonging to different parts of the spectrum can all be hit or miss. Simply put, being a cute devil or a heinous devil doesn’t guarantee a good plot, in all sense of the word.

This review is of the light novel version of this story, not the manga.

Issei is a perfectly perplexed high school boy who does just about everything wrong. His pain is felt at just about every turn. Yet, for all his misadventures, he is a very sympathetic character who we cheer for in spite of himself.

The plot is not completely clear nor are the plot elements are logically linked. The fantastic specifics of angels, demons and fallen seem to be made up as the story goes along. Indeed, in no few ways the story is complete hash. Yet, as messy as it is it is also great fun.

Recommended for an escape.

Thank you to Net Galley for a review copy.