Member Reviews
Demon slaying by teenage evangelical Christians! A teen is signed up by her mom to join a church youth group, only to discover that they hunt and exorcise demons in their spare time. This was a lighthearted story that honestly didn't go as deep as I would have liked it to. It felt like it was rushed and ended too quickly with many loose ends.
I liked the characters, as well as the story, but some of the events happened so quickly it left me wondering if they were really final. I hope to read more by this author, and I hope Jordan Morris takes the time to go more in depth in future stories--the characters were great, I just wanted more meat.
I was drawn to this book because of the cover and the summary. It lived up to both and was a great read! The main character, Kay, is a bit lonely and with recently divorced parents. The story starts with Kay being forced to attend a Church Youth Group while her mother attends her own services. She thinks she knows what she is getting into and at first it does appear to be like any Youth Group. But, as she learns, camp leaders are actually out fighting demons and performing exorcisms. The story was well told and cohesive, though the ending was a bit abrupt. I appreciated that while the focus was on the Christian demon slaying group, they also include other religious groups fighting demons nearby. This made for a more believable and inclusive setting. The art was well rendered and colorful. The emotions on the characters faces were clear and the artist had a great flair for humorously exaggerating this. I will be recommending this book in my school library. (Thank You to First Second and Netgalley for the ARC)
Perfect for anyone that wants Buffy-vibes but not the exact same kind of story. I loved the 90s throw back, and the cheesily repurposed pop songs, with a side of impressive demon-slaying. This was exactly what I hoped it would be based on the cover.