rmartin93 's review for:

Diavola by Jennifer Marie Thorne
5.0

This was horrifying on two levels. First: the haunted house and the parasite within it. Second: the family. My God, does this family suck! If the unhinged ghosts and the various spontaneous haunting going-ons don't get you, the claustrophobic dysfunction of the family WILL. So many people relate to having a toxic family (or know someone who has one); it just added a whole nother level of discomfort.

The humor was spot on and worked SO well for a horror novel--the author just nailed it. It was quick, smart-assy, punchy, all delivered at the perfect dose.

Anna, the main character, was realistic as were her reactions--her interactions were fun and some her comments made me snort out loud. I liked her