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

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A horror-comedy that follows two best friends, Abby and Gretchen, as they become best friends against the backdrop of very different economic classes in  1980s Charleston. Their seemingly normal teenage life takes a dark turn when Gretchen starts exhibiting strange behavior. As things escalate, Abby becomes convinced her friend is possessed and embarks on a terrifying journey to save her. The novel blends elements of teenage angst and classic possession horror with the nostalgic backdrop of the 80s.  Despite being written for teens, the novel feels very similar to Chuck Palahniuk's Madison-series (sans the dimensional travel) and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. 4.5/5