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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Release: July 1, 2025
Author: Craig DiLouie
Publisher: Orbit Books
Rating: 3★
Lily Lawlor used to be in a punk band with her ex-boyfriend, Drake Morgan—who might also be the antichrist. It all started back in 1998, when they formed the band and Drake quickly became a polarizing figure—some saw him as a prophet, others as something much darker. A year later, things spiraled during a Battle of the Bands that ended in tragedy: a death on stage, a riot, and the loss of three teens.
Fast forward to 2009, Lily—now a famous musician—walks into a police station and confesses to murder. No one in the band has spoken publicly about what really happened… until now. After more than a decade of silence, Lily and her bandmates finally agree to an interview and begin to share their side of the story.
What unfolds is a strange and haunting mix of music, love, prophecy, and the possible end of the world. Whether it’s all true or not, this is the version they’re telling—and they’re not changing a word.
This book was weird, wild, and… kind of a good time? My Ex, the Antichrist is part horror, part satire, and part absurd love story—wrapped up in a mock-interview format.
The setup is outlandish: Lily Lawlor, a sheltered ex-college student, accidentally starts a rock band with her hot, brooding ex-boyfriend, who might also be destined to bring about the end of the world. No big deal. The story is told through interviews, transcripts, and commentary from bandmates, managers, critics, and a few religious fanatics, which made the reading experience unique (though I can see how the format might not work for everyone—it’s light on internal character development).
The book walks a strange line between creepy and campy. There are moments of genuine horror—demonic backup dancers, apocalyptic visions—and others that feel like scenes ripped from a B-horror comedy, complete with Doc Martens and guitar-swinging monster fights. It almost begs to be turned into a low-budget film.
The pacing is a bit uneven. The first half focuses more on band drama and character setup, and while it was a slow burn, I stayed interested. Once the supernatural elements ramped up, things got a lot more fun. That said, the ending didn’t land as hard as I hoped. With a premise this wild, I wanted the finale to go all-in, but it felt surprisingly tame.
If you’re looking for deep theology or gritty realism, this isn’t it. But if you’re into apocalyptic chaos, ‘90s/early 2000s music culture, and a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this could be a fun ride. It’s a strange book—but oddly entertaining.
Favorite Quote:
"it's hard to love someone when you can't trust them, especially when that someone might just be the antichrist."
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes