4.5 star rounded up.

First, I have to admit that I love books that have a song attached and the fact that this album is on Spotify!? I could listen to the song and hear it - for real.

Evil in Me.. was a great paranormal horror story. I love that this story didn't take your normal religious spin, but that it was focused more on Judaism and the relics and supernatural powers within that religion. That alone intrigued me.

Now, Ruby, my girl Ruby, she was dealt a terrible hand in life, but I can say, that between her, Beale and Vuto. This was a wild wild ride, but I enjoyed it.

Brom knows how to write a book that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and makes you both love and hate his characters.

The idea that music can be both your damnation and your salvation is so accurate. Brom hits the ground running setting you directly in summer in the 80’s in the mind of a woman whose off her meds and just trying to get through her probation so she can finally be free to pursue her music career. Ruby is angry and with every character you encounter you can see why. And what mixes perfectly with satanic panic and an angry girl that loves rock n’ roll; a procession!

I really love Brom’s take on a procession story that’s set in the Jewish religion over the typical Christian demonic procession. The way everything revolves around music from the way Ruby gets possessed, to the way the ring (the tool of her possession) sings a song that is a beacon to anyone evil around, to the fact that getting a group of people to sing a song will (hopefully) eventually set Ruby free makes it fun! The story weaves between gory to funny and is, to be frank, a ridiculous ride. A ride I enjoyed.

We also get the perspective from multiple characters including characters that you don't necessarily want to be in their head. It can be slightly jarring at first, but easy to get used to the different perspectives and adds a lot to the book. It also keeps the action moving and gives you a glimpse into the why behind some characters.

This is definitely on the lighter side for a Brom book but still has plenty of scenes that had me flinching. This was an ARC so I didn’t get to see Brom’s signature images but I’m excited to get a physical copy to see them.

Thank you Tor Nightfire for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This is my first book by Brom. At first I was disappointed by the slow start, but then the action happened. I felt like the action and dialog ue at times was a little campy, but it was a fairly enjoyable read and I'm willing to try another of the author's books in the future.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me a digital copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

I can always count on Brom to be insightfully creepy and haunting. This was a hell of a good time, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.

The perfect mix of fantasy and horror.
And the prologue....Holy Shit!! 😲🖤

Making the choice to be evil, even more terrifying than being born evil. Becoming evil because you are that fucking bored of life and you can't think of anything better to do! And then, on the other hand, being possessed by evil, and overcoming it....

Brom has a true gift for making horror so beautiful! So exciting! So emotional! This book gave me such a buzz!

A new fave Brom for me! Incrediblly addictive, I will be reading this at least once a year! 🤘😍🤘

I 🖤 Vutto!

I can always rely on Brom for a great time! This book is beautiful, haunting, and will stick with you well after the last page.

This is the second book I've read by Brom and it has further solidified how absolutely amazing he is. From his artwork to his writing, I am enthralled by his work.
Evil in Me primarily follows Ruby, a punk rock musician who is trapped in her small town completing mandatory community service. When she steals a ring from an elderly friend, everything goes to hell. She is possessed by a creature, Beel, who is in service to a demon trapped in hell.
Throughout the book, we follow Ruby as she battles the forces of evil and tries to rid herself of the cursed ring with the help of friends. To do so, she needs numerous people to help her by envoking a spell. What better way to get people chanting then write a song? I was fortunately able to listen to some of the audiobook version of Evil in Me, and I highly recommend checking it out. You will get to hear exactly what Ruby's song is supposed to sound like and I loved it.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a scary, possession-focused story with gruesome illustrations.
Thank you to Brom and Tor via NetGalley for the eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.

I can always count on Brom to bring the weird and scary. This reminded me a bit of the movie We Are The Darkness in vibe and I loved that!

Great book! It had all the fears of growing up. Make a choice. Turn the page or close the book. Enter the darkness if you wish!

3.5 rounded up

This one had a slow start. I kept not wanting to pick it up, but making deals with myself so I would finish it. I doubt I would have kept with it if it hadn't been a galley. The action did pick up with the feel of a slasher movie. I love camp, and the punk aspect just seemed to add a layer of cheese.

This book claims Jewish folklore that I was not familiar with. I felt the lack at the end. I even felt unqualified to know how to feel about all of that.

So, overall, a middle of the road book for me. I am glad I got the payoff of the campy slasher story.

While the premise was nice, the writing was... not what I expected. I wanted more from the characters because I felt that what was on the front cover and the front flap was not what we were given.

Poetic and brutal prose, featuring unsettling imagery and deeply human storytelling. Won't be for everyone, you'll need a strong stomach (and soul) to make it to the end, but I really loved it.

Don't go into this expecting another Slewfoot. I appreciate that Brom has so much range and this is a story that has stayed with me. Some of the scenes were so visceral I cannot get them out of my mind. There was a POV I could have done without but I can understand why it was including. I love books that follow music and set in the 80s and appreciated how this book really leans into those vibes.

Thank you to Tor and Netgalley for the arc.

This was my first Brom novel and it won't be my last. I loved the punk rock 80s aspect to the story. The cultural vibes of the time period were nailed and led to a great reading experience.

Brom is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I love the way the characters develop, the mix of weird and creepy, yet everyday mundane. The Evil in Me, had all that going for it and the 80s punk too.

This book was okay but not really for me. I read Slewfoot by Brom and felt the same way. I know lots of people love his writing but I think for me, I’m going to pass on Brom in the future.

4 ⭐️

“Slewfoot” is one of my favorite books. Brom’s other books wait patiently on my shelf. When this book was announced, I was absolutely ecstatic.

I enjoyed this book. I didn’t relate as much to some of the subject matter like the punk rock lifestyle (biased as the witchcraft in “Slewfoot” had me in an instant chokehold). But the book was dark and I loved it. That is something about Brom that is done so well. He can create such an eerie and creepy world within his books. The twists surprised me. I was actually a bit scared at times too.

Brom’s drawings make the book so much better. I loved getting to see how he envisioned the characters. I think it helps me better connect to the book because of it. His mind is amazing.

Thank you to the publishers, author, and NetGalley!

Evil in Me was was entertaining and fun, but nothing particularly new or groundbreaking. I felt like this book was very middle of the road- I didn't love it, and I definitely didn't hate it. This was my second Brom book, and like the other I read this one, it just felt too long. I didn't enjoy the stalker/serial killer bit- I don't think this subplot was necessary there was more than enough going on already. There was a lot of action, gore, and chaos to keep me engaged the whole time. I love how he has a way of writing traditionally "evil" characters that leads you to not only empathize with them, but love and root for them.

I listened to the audio of this book, and while I think it is really awesome that a real band composed and recorded a song to include- making the book even more immersive- I did quickly get annoyed at how often I had to hear the damn thing. I understand it was important to the plot and they played it when it was written in the book, but it was just too much for me.

That aside I loved the audio narrators- they kept me engaged and brought real life to the story.

Demon possession, punk rock, family! This feels like a very typical BROM book in that it is both deeply visceral and creepy but also loads you up on mythology and understanding of the horror elements.

Evil in Me follows a protagonist who confronts their inner demons while navigating a world filled with supernatural horror. Brom's vivid and macabre illustrations add an extra layer of intensity to the narrative, enhancing the eerie atmosphere. The plot is well-crafted, blending psychological horror with dark fantasy elements, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. If you're looking for a chilling and thought-provoking story, Evil in Me is a fantastic choice.