the concept is there, really, and i like it (that's make me requesting the arc in the first place). but it's just all over the place; the kind of 'i am different' main character, a love interest that's likeable and seen as romantic prospect by the main character from literally their first meeting, and overall the story not so fleshed out and the characters a lot of times are very two dimensional. i probably would like it if i read it as an early teenager.. or maybe not. even a teenage me knew what i like. it's that bad for me. i can see if anyone would like it, but this just not for me.

This book would have done my teen angst heart so happy! Although I’m no longer a teen in high school, this book still really appealed to me. It definitely scratched that “just tell me what you are!!” Itch that Twilight gave me so long ago. Like I’m 99% sure what you are, but I’m gonna need you to say it 😂. I thought that the comedic timing was on point and so was the sarcasm. I loved the diverse cast or characters and the powerhouse of females; especially the unyielding Abuela. This book gave me a huge dose of nostalgia in the best way! It was a really fast paced Paranormal read, perfect for teens and lovers of the genre.

I went into this without knowing anything about the book and from the cover thought oh a cute YA rom com where the boy ends up being a demon or something and it kind of starts that way. But then it takes a turn that I was pleasantly surprised with. My Buffy-loving heart was so happy with this book! It was fast, built quickly and I enjoyed the characters. The book has references to Catholic mythology that you don't need any background knowledge of that religion other than God and Satan to follow. If you enjoy YA books about friendship, breakups, and demons then this one is for you.

I was very underwhelmed with Breakup from Hell. I thought the concept was fun, but the execution left a lot to be desired. The pacing was uneven throughout the book with the first part almost moving too fast and the second half bogging down. I also felt like the characters were making connections that they had no business making which caused the first part to feel very superficial. I also thought that there were plot points that could have been fleshed out better. They were mentioned once, ta-da moment!, and then we never get the why and the how. The second half had me rolling my eyes with how it all unfolded. And then once again, characters started making connections, and plot points started unraveling faster, and then it was over. I was left feeling like I wasn't sure what I had read.

I don't recommend this book because it doesn't feel like it was fully finished at the time the arcs went out. I have no interest in reading a final copy to see if any of my issues were fixed.

This was a fun book to read. It’s got some suspense– the world may literally end if Mica and her friends can’t figure out how to stop it. But it’s also got a lot of fun banter between friends, a best friends to lovers thread, and a powerful main character with a strong connection to her mom and grandmother.

BREAKUP FROM HELL is set in a small Vermont town, which I also really liked. It feels very much like a small New England place, with a small downtown area filled with interesting shops and some surrounding farmland. I liked the way the story used the landscape at different points. It was kind of funny to see this quaint little town erupt with apocalyptic events.

I really liked the relationships between Mica and her friends, especially Zee and Rage. They were a loyal friend group with a very can-do approach to things. They stuck together and needed each other in order to piece everything together. I also loved Mica’s relationship with Abuela. They didn’t always see eye to eye, but they both loved each other so much, and ultimately wanted the best for one another. I thought Abuela’s notes on the fridge were fantastic.

All in all, I thought BREAKUP FROM HELL was a fun read, perfect for fans of paranormal books like BITTERWINE OATH by Hannah West.

Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions my own.

This review will post to my blog on 1/9/23.

BFH was a fun, fast paced book with an exciting plot and close group of characters. I loved how unique this book was. However, I found the book a bit too rushed at times, which made it kinda of hard to follow along with some scenes and dialogue. I would’ve like to see more build up in the beginning because a lot of the reveals were actually interesting. (rating could change so I would give this 3.5 for now).

After seeing that cover art, I couldn’t resist reading this book! And the book matches the cover. It’s a fun, somewhat irreverant story about a teen dating – and then breaking up from – the son of Satan.

Mica and her abuela moved from Puerto Rico to Stowe after her mom died. With her acceptance letter to UCLA burning a hole in her pocket, she can’t wait to get out of Vermont and out from under Abuela’s thumb, even if it means leaving her best friends – Zee, Barry and Rage – behind. After all, nothing ever happens in Stowe… at least until she bonds with the hottest guy she’s ever met over a book by her favorite horror author. Suddenly she can’t stop running into Sam everywhere and she’s more attracted to him than she’s ever been to anyone else. What does it matter if his sister is a total creep who somehow made her hallucinate horrific creatures with one touch? Or if she and her friends seem to suddenly be having strange visions and experiencing super speed and strength?

Mica is, as another character says, a “total badass.” But she’s also a regular teen girl who goes to Catholic school, trains at a local dojo, and works hard to keep her grades up. She appreciates that everything Abuela does for her is done out of love, but she still feels stifled by her expectations and frustrated that she refuses to tell Mica anything about her parents. It’s no surprise that she’s initially flattered by Sam’s attention. They bond over typical teen similarities. He complains about how he’s always trying to impress his dad, but it’s never enough, the same way Mica feels with her abuela. But gradually Mica realizes that things aren’t quite right, leading of course to the grand reveal.

“Barry hoots. “Well, let’s go find him, people!”
Rage whispers back, “B-Man, you could enjoy this just a little less.”
I look around at my tribe. I love these people. They’re ridiculous and motley, but they’re mine.”


The beginning’s a bit slow and it takes quite a while to get to the good part. I mean, the title is literally “Breakup from Hell”! We can guess right away who Sam is and we know they’re going to break up! But once it does get near that breakup, it’s a hilarious and somewhat tongue-in-cheek off-the-rails ride. My favorite parts of the book are whenever Mica and her friends are together. They felt like teens who had been friends for most of their lives and their hilarious banter reflected that, like Zee mentioning she’s a pacifist while being chased by an army of minions.

“Well, I guess we know now why our parents were so concerned we get a Catholic education that they built a freakin’ school,” I say, desperately trying to lighten the mood.
“I owe my parents an apology.”
“You? I thought it was a good idea to date the devil’s son! Brilliant, Mica.”


Parts of the story draw from Catholicism and the Bible in general. Mica and her friends go to a Catholic school, they go to Mass, and they interact with several nuns and brothers. It never feels preachy though, just a normal part of their life, and they’re regular teens who swear and mess up. As for me, I particularly liked how quotes from Revelation were woven into the plot.

So, overall, I’d give this a 3.5. It’s a lot of fun in an over-the-top and very enjoyable way, but the pacing issues were very prominent. With that said, I’d happily read another book about Mica and her friends!

I received an advance review copy of this book from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Happy Pub Day!!
This was a interesting read and I found it almost comical how it made fun at some of the classic teen fantasy books to be honest

thank you #NetGalley for th ARC!

What a wicked ride! Breakup From Hell is a unique, fantasy take on the good versus evil, Angel versus devil theme that was spooky and fun at the same time. My heart was beating double time to the pulse racing finale, as I couldn’t stop reading. Fast paced and easy to read, full of crazy characters and creepy shadows, you’ll want to read this one.

I received an ARC of Breakup From Hell from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I seem to not be having much luck with ARCs lately. It's not that I haven't been enjoying them, but they've been a bit of a miss for me. The stories are interesting, but I'm struggling with the execution. I understand that it's a young adult-focused book, but I firmly believe that books should be able to be enjoyed by all ages, regardless of who they're written for.

Everything moved very fast in Breakup From Hell. Like, the speed of light fast. I was having a hard time wrapping my head around what was happening at any given moment. So many things were revealed in such a short period that I was starting to get whiplash, trying to follow everything. It all had a very deus ex machina feeling to it, which is kind of ironic considering it's a story about the devil.

And the dialogue was a little ... rough. While mimicking the flow of conversation can be difficult, the conversations between all the characters felt very stilted and forced. There were a couple times that I may have cringed a bit from how forced it was. Now, that's not to say that all of it was bad. But as the story went on, I noticed it more and more. I also have to say that Sam and Mica were never really dating. That's probably kind of a spoiler, but it really irked me. They sort of were, but not in the way that I would say warrants the whole debacle that occurs.

I really wanted to enjoy Breakup From Hell, and there were parts that I enjoyed. But this story just wasn't really for me.

Breakup From Hell is a book definitely geared for teens. The writing and the plot seemed to be a little all over the place but the premise and all the tropes are what kept me interested. I love tropes. I want all the tropes. Breakup From Hell has lots of tropes. Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Breakup (The Jennifer Anniston romcom). There are also some religious vibes but they're not overbearing.

This book was extremely fun -- I think it would be more fun if I were the target audience (the fact that this is a fantasy book with religious tones means it would make more sense to me and probably be more exciting if I had the biblical knowledge) -- but I know that it's going to delight SOMEBODY out there. I enjoyed having fun with the story parts of religion, without preaching on anyone -- the characters were all fully accepting and secure with themselves and their identities. It was an extremely diverse read! I wasn't too sure at first, but by the end, it had me totally hooked.

Wow! I was not expecting this! I mean, I should've had a hint from the title, but there was so much more. It starts as the usual instalove YA novel where Mica meets Sam and bond over their love for a book. She gets swept off her feet but strange things start to happen around her and her Abuela is more secretive than usual. The romance quickly takes a backseat and becomes almost unneeded as Mica gets closer to the truth. The writing is fast paced, and pretty funny without being pandering to the time. The characters were fleshed out enough that they were memorable, and the ending leaves it open for more books. I'll be keeping an eye out!

BREAKUP FROM HELL is fire! The premise is excellent--I was hooked the first time I saw the book's title. Mica has such a great voice and her interior monologue as she attends church and deals with conservative townspeople is excellent. Author Ann Davila Cardinal infuses this story with authenticity, humor, and spice.

This was a fast paced, quick fun read with quirky characters. I’m not a fan of paranormal but this one definitely made me laugh and enjoy it more. I love the cover and the concept that the book delivers as a whole.

Our main character knows her grandmother has been keeping a secret. Her life is ordinary and obedient until one day a handsome boy arrives. Soon she learns her roots and all that her grandmother has kept from her.

I say if you like a quick, funny, own voices paranormal story than this one’s for you

Before I even begin this review, there is to be more of this right? I would love to see the others gather and I would love to know more about Micha's friends and their own abilities. I find that they were just as fun and enjoyable as Micha herself.

Miguela (Micha) Angeles is feeling smothered. Not only by the town but also by her three best friends and her Abuela. Micha wants to get out of there. In fact, she finds that she has been accepted by UCLA and is looking forward to going there, but first, she will have to find a way to break this to everyone.

But her Abuela is keeping a secret. No matter how Micha tries, Abuela always tells her that it is never the right time. Things get even weirder when a handsome boy named Sam and his creepy sister arrive in town. Things begin to get weird for Micha. She finds herself having strange visions and abilities not normal for a human.

There is something about Sam that bothers Micha and when she learns his secret, she knows she will have to save not only the town she lives in but the entire world.

This was an enjoyable read. I found Micha a fun and well-rounded character. Her friends were great and wished they had more "air time" because honestly, I would love to know more about them. They seemed to be a lot of fun, especially Zee. Each character has a ton of potential for even their own stories.

As for the plot, I must say this was a far different experience than I anticipated.

Unique.

Different.

There was definitely room for the book to be longer than it was. The potential was there but never really executed. The insta-love thing is not my thing. I rather see a build-up when it comes to relationships but I also understand that this is meant to be a small novel and nothing more serious. I hope the author rethinks this and makes it into a possible series. Now that we have established the birthright of the four friends, the question is - are there others? I pose this question because we know He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named is going to be angry and I am sure he is going to set his sights on Micha and her group again. So, are there others out there? And if so, will we see them?

I would like to thank NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for giving me a chance to read this book and provide an honest review.

I really liked the concept for this book, but it didn’t quite reach the potential I was hoping for. That being said it is a fast paced engrossing story that I think a lot of people will really like. I expected a bit more of a romance with a bit more of a surprise (as least to the love interest herself) when it soured. This was instant “dating” but also suspicions from the start. I did like Mica’s friends and I liked Mica’s passions. I think all of the characters could have been fleshed out a little more. They read like cartoon or comic book characters more than characters in a novel. I think if the book had been slowed down and longer everything could have developed more deeply.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5150601301

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the ARC of this!

This was a fast paced and fun read, full of friends, family, and angels and demons fighting. I binged it in one day and really enjoyed the characters and pacing. Overall, I enjoyed it.

I will be withholding my review until Harper gives their Harper Collins union workers a fair contract. Thank you again for the copy.

This was not quite what I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised.
I assumed it was about relationships (which it was) but I didn’t realize it was more angels and demons than human.
The plot line and characters were interesting. I never really thought about demons on earth but this story made it plausible and entertaining.
There were some plot decisions that I found trite so the book didn’t wow me.
But I was entertained throughout so for those readers who enjoy angels and demons - I think you will enjoy it.