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Devil's Advocate: The Anti-Divine Comedy
Lucifer meets Succession, in a rich blending of dark comedy and supernatural elements from the acclaimed author of Aces Wild and Wren Martin Ruins it All.
Faith is no longer built in the church or the temple or the sacrificial altar. It’s built on the six o’clock news.
The Devil went down to Georgia—and started a media conglomerate. Ada Faust’s dad isn’t just kind of an asshole, he’s the Devil himself, and he’s been bringing about the end of days for millennia. But even the Devil must adapt to thrive, and nothing will look better for the bottom line than if oil-executive-turned-politician Nelson Campbell wins the US Presidency. In fact, the world will get so apocalyptically bad that the Devil can retire and appoint one of his heirs to take over as Antichrist.
Ada doesn’t want the end of days, but there can only be one Antichrist, and she wants one of her half-siblings to have the job even less. While they clamor to insert themselves in Campbell’s presidential campaign, Ada gets an internship with Senator Perry Harlow, his competition, to sabotage him from within. It’s genius. Foolproof, even.
Except for Hasan Attar—goody two-shoes half-angel, perpetual thorn in Ada’s side, and also one of Harlow’s interns. Hasan knows that Ada is up to something, so Ada does what the devil’s daughter does best: she lies and convinces him they’re on the same side. But the more Ada works with Hasan, and the closer they get, the more she realizes it feels good to do the right thing, even for the wrong reasons. With the campaigns heating up, Ada has to make a decision: you can be a good daughter or a good person, but with a dad like hers, you can’t be both.
Faith is no longer built in the church or the temple or the sacrificial altar. It’s built on the six o’clock news.
The Devil went down to Georgia—and started a media conglomerate. Ada Faust’s dad isn’t just kind of an asshole, he’s the Devil himself, and he’s been bringing about the end of days for millennia. But even the Devil must adapt to thrive, and nothing will look better for the bottom line than if oil-executive-turned-politician Nelson Campbell wins the US Presidency. In fact, the world will get so apocalyptically bad that the Devil can retire and appoint one of his heirs to take over as Antichrist.
Ada doesn’t want the end of days, but there can only be one Antichrist, and she wants one of her half-siblings to have the job even less. While they clamor to insert themselves in Campbell’s presidential campaign, Ada gets an internship with Senator Perry Harlow, his competition, to sabotage him from within. It’s genius. Foolproof, even.
Except for Hasan Attar—goody two-shoes half-angel, perpetual thorn in Ada’s side, and also one of Harlow’s interns. Hasan knows that Ada is up to something, so Ada does what the devil’s daughter does best: she lies and convinces him they’re on the same side. But the more Ada works with Hasan, and the closer they get, the more she realizes it feels good to do the right thing, even for the wrong reasons. With the campaigns heating up, Ada has to make a decision: you can be a good daughter or a good person, but with a dad like hers, you can’t be both.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published October 20, 2026
About the author
Amanda DeWitt
5 books340 followersAmanda DeWitt is an author and collector of hobbies, including costume sewing and longsword fencing. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a master’s degree in information and library science. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her two dogs and one tiny cat. She’s represented by Cate Hart at Harvey Klinger Literary Agency.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This concept is BRILLIANT and it is executed just as brilliant. So many depictions could've fallen into caricature, but here they reflect the obvious inspirations of real life politicians and political happenings, while still first and foremost melding with the exceptional voice and style of the book. Incredible snark, incredible characters, and an incredible story about how trying to do the right thing can be good, even if it's not really what you want to do.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
“Devil's Advocate” by Amanda DeWitt was such a fun surprise. I went in expecting a light supernatural rom-com about the Devil's daughter causing chaos, but I ended up getting a surprisingly thoughtful story about family expectations, identity, politics, and figuring out what kind of person you want to be.
Ada Faust is the daughter of the Devil himself, but honestly, she's a lot more relatable than you'd expect from someone whose family is actively trying to bring about the apocalypse. While her siblings are all competing for the chance to become the next Antichrist, Ada is mostly concerned with surviving high school, annoying authority figures, and maybe earning a little approval from her emotionally unavailable father. In other words, she's a teenager.
Ada is wonderfully messy and morally gray. She lies, schemes, causes trouble, and makes plenty of questionable choices, but underneath all that she's genuinely trying to do the right thing, even if her reasons for doing it aren't always noble. Her sarcastic narration is hilarious, and the humor throughout the book landed for me consistently. The dark comedy vibes are strong, and the whole concept of Lucifer running a media empire and influencing politics through ratings and news coverage is both clever and surprisingly relevant.
One of my favorite parts was Ada's relationship with Hasan, her childhood friend, rival, and unofficial conscience. Hasan is half angel, perpetually exasperated by Ada's antics, and somehow manages to balance being her moral compass without becoming boring. Their chemistry feels natural, and the romance develops alongside the story rather than taking over it. The banter between them was fantastic, and I found myself rooting for them from the start.
The family dynamics were another standout. Every one of Ada's siblings has a different relationship with both her and their father, and you can really feel how desperately they all want his approval. For a book about demons, angels, and potential apocalypses, a lot of the emotional conflict feels surprisingly grounded. At its heart, this is a story about generational trauma, family pressure, and realizing that you don't have to become the person others expect you to be.
The political storyline may not work for everyone. The fictional election and political figures have some very obvious real-world parallels, and the book isn't particularly subtle about them. Personally, I found it added an interesting layer to the story, especially since Ada slowly begins to understand how the decisions made by powerful people affect ordinary lives. Her character growth comes from stepping outside the worldview she was raised with and learning to see the bigger picture.
I do wish the supernatural world had been explored a little more. For a story featuring demons, angels, and the Devil's family, the worldbuilding feels somewhat limited outside of Ada's immediate circle. Still, the unique premise and strong character work more than made up for it.
The overall plot is fairly predictable in places, including a couple of classic YA romance beats, but honestly, I didn't mind. The journey was entertaining enough that I was happy to go along for the ride. Between the sharp humor, lovable characters, dark comedy, family drama, and heartfelt themes, this ended up being much more than the supernatural rom-com I expected.
If Succession and Lucifer somehow had a sarcastic YA daughter, this book would be the result. Funny, clever, heartfelt, and surprisingly inspiring, “Devil's Advocate” is a story about choosing who you want to be instead of who your family expects you to become, and it delivers that message with plenty of chaos along the way.
“Devil's Advocate” by Amanda DeWitt was such a fun surprise. I went in expecting a light supernatural rom-com about the Devil's daughter causing chaos, but I ended up getting a surprisingly thoughtful story about family expectations, identity, politics, and figuring out what kind of person you want to be.
Ada Faust is the daughter of the Devil himself, but honestly, she's a lot more relatable than you'd expect from someone whose family is actively trying to bring about the apocalypse. While her siblings are all competing for the chance to become the next Antichrist, Ada is mostly concerned with surviving high school, annoying authority figures, and maybe earning a little approval from her emotionally unavailable father. In other words, she's a teenager.
Ada is wonderfully messy and morally gray. She lies, schemes, causes trouble, and makes plenty of questionable choices, but underneath all that she's genuinely trying to do the right thing, even if her reasons for doing it aren't always noble. Her sarcastic narration is hilarious, and the humor throughout the book landed for me consistently. The dark comedy vibes are strong, and the whole concept of Lucifer running a media empire and influencing politics through ratings and news coverage is both clever and surprisingly relevant.
One of my favorite parts was Ada's relationship with Hasan, her childhood friend, rival, and unofficial conscience. Hasan is half angel, perpetually exasperated by Ada's antics, and somehow manages to balance being her moral compass without becoming boring. Their chemistry feels natural, and the romance develops alongside the story rather than taking over it. The banter between them was fantastic, and I found myself rooting for them from the start.
The family dynamics were another standout. Every one of Ada's siblings has a different relationship with both her and their father, and you can really feel how desperately they all want his approval. For a book about demons, angels, and potential apocalypses, a lot of the emotional conflict feels surprisingly grounded. At its heart, this is a story about generational trauma, family pressure, and realizing that you don't have to become the person others expect you to be.
The political storyline may not work for everyone. The fictional election and political figures have some very obvious real-world parallels, and the book isn't particularly subtle about them. Personally, I found it added an interesting layer to the story, especially since Ada slowly begins to understand how the decisions made by powerful people affect ordinary lives. Her character growth comes from stepping outside the worldview she was raised with and learning to see the bigger picture.
I do wish the supernatural world had been explored a little more. For a story featuring demons, angels, and the Devil's family, the worldbuilding feels somewhat limited outside of Ada's immediate circle. Still, the unique premise and strong character work more than made up for it.
The overall plot is fairly predictable in places, including a couple of classic YA romance beats, but honestly, I didn't mind. The journey was entertaining enough that I was happy to go along for the ride. Between the sharp humor, lovable characters, dark comedy, family drama, and heartfelt themes, this ended up being much more than the supernatural rom-com I expected.
If Succession and Lucifer somehow had a sarcastic YA daughter, this book would be the result. Funny, clever, heartfelt, and surprisingly inspiring, “Devil's Advocate” is a story about choosing who you want to be instead of who your family expects you to become, and it delivers that message with plenty of chaos along the way.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“To catch a bus, you have to think like a bus.”
Ada Faust loves getting into trouble at her expensive private high school. Unlike her peers, Ada’s dad isn’t just any corporate jerk: he’s the Devil himself and the CEO of LuxCo Media Corporation. The Devil uses LuxCo to sow fear and hate in a world where angels and demons exist on Earth among humans. Ada’s dad decides that he wants to cause the New Apocalypse and retire after naming one of his children as the Antichrist who will oversee the chaos. The Devil believes that getting oil executive Nelson Campbell elected for US President will bring about the end of days. Ada doesn’t really want to end civilization, but as her siblings scramble to join Campbell’s campaign to give themselves a chance of becoming the Antichrist, Ada becomes a spy among the competition’s campaign. However, her chances of sabotaging Senator Perry Harlow’s campaign are threatened by Hasan Attar, the irritating half-angel who is also interning at Harlow’s campaign and is well aware of Ada’s penchant for mischief.
Ada Faust has a distinct voice and I did enjoy her ironic, offhand sense of humor at times. She can be quite ridiculous as well, like when she was wrestling with her brother in public. Unfortunately, I don’t think she was captivating enough. I was uninterested in her constant inner monologue because I prefer seeing what characters do and say. Ada’s internship at Harlow’s campaign turned out to be kind of lackluster, set in offices and filled with talk of things like emails. I was expecting more from a world in which demons, angels, and the Devil himself exist on Earth; it seemed like a waste to be stuck in the boring human world of cubicles. Even when Ada got out of her cubicle to record a damning conversation or snap an embarrassing picture, her exploits still weren’t very exciting. Most of the good things she achieved seemed to land right in her lap and a lot of events in the story felt pretty random. I also think there was unmet potential in the conversations she had with Hasan, which were filled with banter that could’ve been more unique and entertaining. The emotional and ideological revelations she had along the way due to Hasan and Senator Harlow also felt cliche and flat. Overall, I wish Devil’s Advocate could’ve taken better advantage of its interesting premise.
Devil’s Advocate releases on October 20th, 2026.
Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for sending us an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change before final publication.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook @pinereadsreview, and check out our website at www.pinereadsreview.com for reviews, author interviews, blogs, podcast episodes, and more!
Ada Faust loves getting into trouble at her expensive private high school. Unlike her peers, Ada’s dad isn’t just any corporate jerk: he’s the Devil himself and the CEO of LuxCo Media Corporation. The Devil uses LuxCo to sow fear and hate in a world where angels and demons exist on Earth among humans. Ada’s dad decides that he wants to cause the New Apocalypse and retire after naming one of his children as the Antichrist who will oversee the chaos. The Devil believes that getting oil executive Nelson Campbell elected for US President will bring about the end of days. Ada doesn’t really want to end civilization, but as her siblings scramble to join Campbell’s campaign to give themselves a chance of becoming the Antichrist, Ada becomes a spy among the competition’s campaign. However, her chances of sabotaging Senator Perry Harlow’s campaign are threatened by Hasan Attar, the irritating half-angel who is also interning at Harlow’s campaign and is well aware of Ada’s penchant for mischief.
Ada Faust has a distinct voice and I did enjoy her ironic, offhand sense of humor at times. She can be quite ridiculous as well, like when she was wrestling with her brother in public. Unfortunately, I don’t think she was captivating enough. I was uninterested in her constant inner monologue because I prefer seeing what characters do and say. Ada’s internship at Harlow’s campaign turned out to be kind of lackluster, set in offices and filled with talk of things like emails. I was expecting more from a world in which demons, angels, and the Devil himself exist on Earth; it seemed like a waste to be stuck in the boring human world of cubicles. Even when Ada got out of her cubicle to record a damning conversation or snap an embarrassing picture, her exploits still weren’t very exciting. Most of the good things she achieved seemed to land right in her lap and a lot of events in the story felt pretty random. I also think there was unmet potential in the conversations she had with Hasan, which were filled with banter that could’ve been more unique and entertaining. The emotional and ideological revelations she had along the way due to Hasan and Senator Harlow also felt cliche and flat. Overall, I wish Devil’s Advocate could’ve taken better advantage of its interesting premise.
Devil’s Advocate releases on October 20th, 2026.
Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for sending us an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change before final publication.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook @pinereadsreview, and check out our website at www.pinereadsreview.com for reviews, author interviews, blogs, podcast episodes, and more!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for an advanced copy of Devil's Advocate to review! The premise of this one sounded really fun, and I've definitely enjoyed DeWitt's work in the past. And the voice in this is fantastic. DeWitt hits the comedy premise on the head, with some truly hilarious scenes. Ada's voice really shines, and as the reader, you're really able to get into her head.
There's a lot about the world that DeWitt has created that reflects our own (unfortunately). It's something you could see unfolding if supernatural elements were really present. I do wish the supernatural was included more throughout. It made me question whether there were other creatures and such in this world as well. Is it just the Devil, or do humans have other things to worry about? Could have been something interesting to explore.
However, I had a great time overall reading this. The characters make it easy to get hooked into the story, especially Ada and Hasan's relationship. It adds to the humor, and honestly, there aren't enough YA books lately that really lean into the humor. It's partly what made this book so refreshing.
If you're looking for a good, supernaturally based satire to read this fall, definitely pick this one up!
There's a lot about the world that DeWitt has created that reflects our own (unfortunately). It's something you could see unfolding if supernatural elements were really present. I do wish the supernatural was included more throughout. It made me question whether there were other creatures and such in this world as well. Is it just the Devil, or do humans have other things to worry about? Could have been something interesting to explore.
However, I had a great time overall reading this. The characters make it easy to get hooked into the story, especially Ada and Hasan's relationship. It adds to the humor, and honestly, there aren't enough YA books lately that really lean into the humor. It's partly what made this book so refreshing.
If you're looking for a good, supernaturally based satire to read this fall, definitely pick this one up!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you Peachtree for the ARC!
This was a fun and (unfortunately) timely read about two teenagers maybe starting the New Apocalypse. The political element wasn't something I expected going in, but it was a perfect setup. The characters felt three-dimensional - even the candidates, who would be very easy to make caricatures of their respective sides of the threatening apocalypse. The teen angst and decision-making felt familiar.
I also liked the elements that weren't fully explained. Ada's dad is the devil? How does that work? Not important (and Ada probably wouldn't want to investigate that too deeply either).
While the messaging sometimes approached heavy-handedness (try a day at a time, be better together), it never felt like overkill and instead was a much-needed glimpse of optimism in a world that feels pretty rough right now.
I really loved this book and tore through it quickly because I wanted to see what the Ada-Hasan team would do next!
This was a fun and (unfortunately) timely read about two teenagers maybe starting the New Apocalypse. The political element wasn't something I expected going in, but it was a perfect setup. The characters felt three-dimensional - even the candidates, who would be very easy to make caricatures of their respective sides of the threatening apocalypse. The teen angst and decision-making felt familiar.
I also liked the elements that weren't fully explained. Ada's dad is the devil? How does that work? Not important (and Ada probably wouldn't want to investigate that too deeply either).
While the messaging sometimes approached heavy-handedness (try a day at a time, be better together), it never felt like overkill and instead was a much-needed glimpse of optimism in a world that feels pretty rough right now.
I really loved this book and tore through it quickly because I wanted to see what the Ada-Hasan team would do next!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
AMANDA DEWITT YOU ROCK MY WORLD HELLLOOOO!!! I'm the biggest lover of comedies and what better comedy/satire premise than one that directly draws from the current world america and talks about it as apocalypse orchestrated by The Devil himself! BUT, lucky for us, this is fiction, so we get to stop The Devil and who better to do it than The Daughter of Devil. A MUST READ FOR YALL, I swear you'll have a GREAT time. It's HILARIOUS and Ada's voice will have you ON THE FLOOR lmfaoo
October 27, 2026
This is a MUST read. It’s a cute story about the Devil’s daughter but it also includes politics, social justice issues, and a fight between good and evil that we’re currently watching play out in the world. This is a super important read that also happens to be really fun, too.
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