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The Good Demon by Jimmy Cajoleas Published by Abrams on September 18th 2018
Genres: Horror, Young Adult Fiction
Pages: 320
Format: eARC
Source: the publisher
Since her exorcism, Clare has been lost without her demon. Simply known as Her, Clare's demon was like a sister to her. After she randomly meets the son of the preacher who exorcised her, Clare begins a mission to do whatever it takes to get Her back. In doing so, she learns that her small Southern town has a deep, dark history, rich with occult roots. Her search forces her to question many things, including the line between good and evil, and religion and free will.
Cajoleas has created quite the sympathetic character in Clare. Lonely in a small Southern town, with alcoholics as parents, her possession forged the only true “friendship” Clare had ever experienced. Clare’s character is genuine and believable, a typical teen girl struggling with her own self-identity.
A wholly unique storyline, we follow Clare on her journey toward self-appreciation and growth, a coming-of-age like none other. We meet Clare after her exorcism and, at least in her eyes, her possession was never dangerous our something to fear. As her search to be reunited with Her, though, Clare discovers the relationship isn’t quite as innocuous as it seemed.
I dare you to find another title like this! Highly recommended for readers looking for a touch of horror, but nothing to gruesome or chilling. It isn’t until the near end that I felt chilled to the bone. Clare’s journey, and the build-up to the end, is truly remarkable and rewarding. Highly recommended!
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