A review by gabbishy
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

The book was recommended to me by a coworker, and it was nothing like what I expected in the best possible way! The cover caught my attention immediately of course, and I was quickly sucked in by the characters, story, and writing. This is the first book I've read by this author, but I doubt it will be the last! A very captivating story about two best friends and the supernatural experience they shared.

My Best Friend's Exorcism was also my first horror-type novel, and I think the author was very successful in creating an atmosphere of suspense. I found myself genuinely creeped out several times while reading.  As a former teenage girl, I found the way the main character was written to be spot on!  It's easy to relate to and root for her while at the same time shaking your head at her whenever she does something dumb.

I honestly loved this book, and my only complaint relates to the ending...
I think the author hinted at/teased a lot of moments that made it seem like Abby and Gretchen had romantic feelings for each other, and I think it could have been very powerful if that had been carried through to the end since it was a point of conflict within the story and ultimately a part of the book's climax. It felt like something was being built up that was never resolved, so the ending felt disappointing to me in that aspect.


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