The Good Demon
by Jimmy Cajoleas
This book is the perfect treat for the fall. Jimmy Cajoleas has created a delightfully dark YA unlike anything I’ve read. The Good Demon delves down the twisty terrain of southern dark magic in the bible belt from the perspective of a young possessed - or, formerly possessed teen.
Clare’s demon was exorcised. And Clare wants “Her” back.
So ensues Clare’s twisty macabre quest to reclaim her inner demon. Cajoleas excels at rendering a thoroughly creepy, gruesome backdrop for his tale while also honestly depicting Clare’s disturbing reality. The piece is a breeze to read, and so easy, in fact, it would be simple to overlook the depth of its message.
This deceptively light YA book may house a fable a la The Ocean at the End of the Lane. So not be fooled by its dark magic. It may just be your own inner demons trying to trick you.
*B3 would like to thank the publishers for the ARC!
