What do you think?
Pretty Evil
KPop Demon Hunters meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this sparkling, darkly funny young adult graphic novel following a teen pop star who must take up her missing mother’s demon-slaying mantle and battle her way through the monster-infested world of social media influencers.
To her fans, Mallori (heart over the i, thank you very much) is the ultimate teen pop star: platinum albums, a massive online following, and a glittery pink lifestyle to die for. But in her own life, Mallori Martin just wants to be her own person, free from the pressures of stardom—not to mention her mom-ager’s controlling hand.
After a particularly vicious fight with said mom, Mallori wakes to find her gone, with no clue where or why. In desperation, Mallori calls the police—whose search uncovers not her missing mother but several bodies buried in the basement of their Hollywood Hills mansion.
The bodies don’t stay secret for long, not with Mallori’s legions of fans watching her every move. With rumors flying about Mrs. Martin’s secret serial-killer lifestyle, Mallori flees the public eye, only to discover her mom was indeed living a double life: as a demon slayer.
She’s been abducted, and Mallori can’t let that fight be their last conversation. So to get her back, Mallori will have to pick up where her mom left off, hacking her way through demons and boogeymen—with all her trademark sparkle.
To her fans, Mallori (heart over the i, thank you very much) is the ultimate teen pop star: platinum albums, a massive online following, and a glittery pink lifestyle to die for. But in her own life, Mallori Martin just wants to be her own person, free from the pressures of stardom—not to mention her mom-ager’s controlling hand.
After a particularly vicious fight with said mom, Mallori wakes to find her gone, with no clue where or why. In desperation, Mallori calls the police—whose search uncovers not her missing mother but several bodies buried in the basement of their Hollywood Hills mansion.
The bodies don’t stay secret for long, not with Mallori’s legions of fans watching her every move. With rumors flying about Mrs. Martin’s secret serial-killer lifestyle, Mallori flees the public eye, only to discover her mom was indeed living a double life: as a demon slayer.
She’s been abducted, and Mallori can’t let that fight be their last conversation. So to get her back, Mallori will have to pick up where her mom left off, hacking her way through demons and boogeymen—with all her trademark sparkle.
304 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2026
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews
June 25, 2026
I really enjoyed this! Like Buffy if she was a pop star. Will definitely be reading the next volume.
September 22, 2026
Recalling Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Jem and the Holograms, this YA graphic novel from Rebekah McKendry, David Ian McKendry, and Tim Seeley is a candy-colored, consistently entertaining adventure that feels tailor made for giving younger readers a safe (but not too safe) entry into darker genres. Gateway horror at its poppiest. I want an animated series ASAP and I want it to run for ten seasons.
June 7, 2026
A young pop star from two very different worlds goes on a quest to find her mom and discover her past. If she wants to have it all, she'll have to use her training to fight for it. Perfect for fans of KPop, Demon Hunters, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Read
June 20, 2026Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy
This review is not spoiler free
Pretty Evil written by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendry and illustrated by Tim Seeley is an upper YA paranormal horror in the vein of Buffy. Days before her eighteenth birthday, pop star Mallori’s mother disappears and the skulls of twelve men are found in Mallori’s home. Mallori goes on a search for her mother only to learn that not only are gods real, but that she has a connection to them and she is the only person alive who can kill them.
I see that this is being marketed as K-pop Demon Hunters meets Buffy, but I think this is a lot more Buffy than KPDH. While Mallori is a pop star, we don’t really see her being a pop star except for little bits and pieces where we can see the products she has helped sell or the bits we hear that happened before the story starts. It’s also missing the Sailor Moon elements, K-drama tropes and a pretty central enemies-to-lovers romance that drew so many people to KDPH. It has the same chosen one element as Buffy, staking different gods and there’s still a hunt for information that was a big part of some of the earlier seasons of Buffy. The tone is also much closer to Buffy than KPDH.
The art really adds a lot to the tone as it uses a lot of darker colors, particularly deep reds and black and dark grays. There’s a bit of a more limited color palette, with blues being used more sparingly to the point that it is striking when it is on the page and a rich shade was used. The art really helps make this feel very Buffy and I almost felt like I was reading a Buffy AU comic because of how the style really fit that aesthetic.
The comic touches on misogyny and how young child stars are treated by the general public and other celebrities. At only twelve-years-old, Mallori was called a derogatory term by the leader of a mom group seeking to censor all media. There is also a manosphere-type character who says some ridiculous things about how women are seeking to feminize men. The story doesn’t go into depth on these themes, but there is enough shown throughout that it is present from beginning to end.
I would recommend this to fans of Buffy and readers who love paranormal chosen one narratives
This review is not spoiler free
Pretty Evil written by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendry and illustrated by Tim Seeley is an upper YA paranormal horror in the vein of Buffy. Days before her eighteenth birthday, pop star Mallori’s mother disappears and the skulls of twelve men are found in Mallori’s home. Mallori goes on a search for her mother only to learn that not only are gods real, but that she has a connection to them and she is the only person alive who can kill them.
I see that this is being marketed as K-pop Demon Hunters meets Buffy, but I think this is a lot more Buffy than KPDH. While Mallori is a pop star, we don’t really see her being a pop star except for little bits and pieces where we can see the products she has helped sell or the bits we hear that happened before the story starts. It’s also missing the Sailor Moon elements, K-drama tropes and a pretty central enemies-to-lovers romance that drew so many people to KDPH. It has the same chosen one element as Buffy, staking different gods and there’s still a hunt for information that was a big part of some of the earlier seasons of Buffy. The tone is also much closer to Buffy than KPDH.
The art really adds a lot to the tone as it uses a lot of darker colors, particularly deep reds and black and dark grays. There’s a bit of a more limited color palette, with blues being used more sparingly to the point that it is striking when it is on the page and a rich shade was used. The art really helps make this feel very Buffy and I almost felt like I was reading a Buffy AU comic because of how the style really fit that aesthetic.
The comic touches on misogyny and how young child stars are treated by the general public and other celebrities. At only twelve-years-old, Mallori was called a derogatory term by the leader of a mom group seeking to censor all media. There is also a manosphere-type character who says some ridiculous things about how women are seeking to feminize men. The story doesn’t go into depth on these themes, but there is enough shown throughout that it is present from beginning to end.
I would recommend this to fans of Buffy and readers who love paranormal chosen one narratives
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Sometimes you have to just trust in the creators, even if the story was not written with you in mind. This is how I entered
Pretty Evil
, a new young adult graphic novel co-written by Rebekah McKendry & David Ian McKendry with illustrations by
Tim Seeley
. With three great creators behind the scenes, I had to give this YA story a shot, yes, it was worth my time.
To her fans, Mallori (heart over the i, thank you very much) is the ultimate teen pop star: platinum albums, a massive online following, and a glittery pink lifestyle to die for. But in her own life, Mallori Martin just wants to be her own person, free from the pressures of stardom—not to mention her mom-ager’s controlling hand.
After a particularly vicious fight with said mom, Mallori wakes to find her gone, with no clue where or why. In desperation, Mallori calls the police—whose search uncovers not her missing mother but several bodies buried in the basement of their Hollywood Hills mansion.
The bodies don’t stay secret for long, not with Mallori’s legions of fans watching her every move. With rumors flying about Mrs. Martin’s secret serial-killer lifestyle, Mallori flees the public eye, only to discover her mom was indeed living a double life: as a demon slayer.
She’s been abducted, and Mallori can’t let that fight be their last conversation. So to get her back, Mallori will have to pick up where her mom left off, hacking her way through demons and boogeymen—with all her trademark sparkle.
There are all kinds of darker tales for adults, but when it comes to young adult tales they are a bit tougher to find. However, these days it's becoming a bit easier to stumble upon with the help of creators such as the McKendrys, among others. When I was a young adult it seemed like the only darker or horror tales I could find were Goosebumps , and when it came to graphic novels or comics it was mainly more childish themes or superheroes. So, a graphic novel that brings the frights to the young adult audience, as well as someone in their 40s, it gives me great joy. Even better when they are fantastic.
Yes, the creators are what brought me in, but being the father of a 5 year old who is obsessed with Kpop Demon Hunters also didn't hurt. Having a base knowledge of what makes these kind of stories tick helped me with my interest in Pretty Evil. While there was plenty of reason to relate this to KPop Demon Hunters , I also found myself a bit nostalgic for Buffy the Vampire Slayer as well as even moments where I could think of a darker and more sinister The Hannah Montana Movie , another favorite for my children, as well as part of my wife's childhood.
With all that said, the McKendrys craft a story that has the vibe of those previously mention properties, but trots out on its own adventure where an over-protective parent secretly has their reason as to why they are can that way. It's a whole new level of looking out for your child, one that is also very much in the public eye. Mallori's mom knows all too well the life of a secrecy and public facing, as she finds out more about in this first volume. Turning this pop star into a demon fighting hero is well crafted by the McKendrys and definitely had me hooked, even at 40.
What better way to bring this YA graphic novel to life than with a sinister horror illustrator such as Seeley. With a long history of drawing adult themed stories that take terrifying themes and sometimes adds a bit of humor, Seeley takes Pretty Evil into the darker side of things that it needs and does so with his own touch. Blending terrifying moments into the life of a young adult is not as easy task, but Seeley understood the mission and executed with ease. There are tender and humorous moments, but also moments are gruesome extremes.
Pretty Evil is perfect for those young adult readers looking for a terrifying adventure with just the right amount of humor. Rebekah McKendry & David Ian McKendry deliver on a graphic novel that blends pop star fame and demon slaying into a terrifying, yet heartfelt story with outstanding illustrations by Tim Seeley. Pretty Evil is a fun monster-hunting adventure!
Pretty Evil is available at your local comic shop and bookstores everywhere from Margaret K. McElderry Books / Simon & Schuster.
To her fans, Mallori (heart over the i, thank you very much) is the ultimate teen pop star: platinum albums, a massive online following, and a glittery pink lifestyle to die for. But in her own life, Mallori Martin just wants to be her own person, free from the pressures of stardom—not to mention her mom-ager’s controlling hand.
After a particularly vicious fight with said mom, Mallori wakes to find her gone, with no clue where or why. In desperation, Mallori calls the police—whose search uncovers not her missing mother but several bodies buried in the basement of their Hollywood Hills mansion.
The bodies don’t stay secret for long, not with Mallori’s legions of fans watching her every move. With rumors flying about Mrs. Martin’s secret serial-killer lifestyle, Mallori flees the public eye, only to discover her mom was indeed living a double life: as a demon slayer.
She’s been abducted, and Mallori can’t let that fight be their last conversation. So to get her back, Mallori will have to pick up where her mom left off, hacking her way through demons and boogeymen—with all her trademark sparkle.
There are all kinds of darker tales for adults, but when it comes to young adult tales they are a bit tougher to find. However, these days it's becoming a bit easier to stumble upon with the help of creators such as the McKendrys, among others. When I was a young adult it seemed like the only darker or horror tales I could find were Goosebumps , and when it came to graphic novels or comics it was mainly more childish themes or superheroes. So, a graphic novel that brings the frights to the young adult audience, as well as someone in their 40s, it gives me great joy. Even better when they are fantastic.
Yes, the creators are what brought me in, but being the father of a 5 year old who is obsessed with Kpop Demon Hunters also didn't hurt. Having a base knowledge of what makes these kind of stories tick helped me with my interest in Pretty Evil. While there was plenty of reason to relate this to KPop Demon Hunters , I also found myself a bit nostalgic for Buffy the Vampire Slayer as well as even moments where I could think of a darker and more sinister The Hannah Montana Movie , another favorite for my children, as well as part of my wife's childhood.
With all that said, the McKendrys craft a story that has the vibe of those previously mention properties, but trots out on its own adventure where an over-protective parent secretly has their reason as to why they are can that way. It's a whole new level of looking out for your child, one that is also very much in the public eye. Mallori's mom knows all too well the life of a secrecy and public facing, as she finds out more about in this first volume. Turning this pop star into a demon fighting hero is well crafted by the McKendrys and definitely had me hooked, even at 40.
What better way to bring this YA graphic novel to life than with a sinister horror illustrator such as Seeley. With a long history of drawing adult themed stories that take terrifying themes and sometimes adds a bit of humor, Seeley takes Pretty Evil into the darker side of things that it needs and does so with his own touch. Blending terrifying moments into the life of a young adult is not as easy task, but Seeley understood the mission and executed with ease. There are tender and humorous moments, but also moments are gruesome extremes.
Pretty Evil is perfect for those young adult readers looking for a terrifying adventure with just the right amount of humor. Rebekah McKendry & David Ian McKendry deliver on a graphic novel that blends pop star fame and demon slaying into a terrifying, yet heartfelt story with outstanding illustrations by Tim Seeley. Pretty Evil is a fun monster-hunting adventure!
Pretty Evil is available at your local comic shop and bookstores everywhere from Margaret K. McElderry Books / Simon & Schuster.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
More reviews (and no fluff) on the blog http://surrealtalvi.wordpress.com/
This is one of those titles that you really have to suspend disbelief and just let it go and do its own thing. The parallels to Buffy the Vampire Slayer are obvious and that show's audience is likely the target of this title. Unfortunately, this lacks the wit and nuance of Buffy, instead feeling like a superhero comic with a My Little Pony color scheme.Story: Mallori and her mother made Mallori's dream come true: she is a mega pop star. Sure, her mom is a bit weird about making sure she trains in martial arts daily. But it's just what she is used to. That is, until her mother is kidnapped and a devil worshipping satanic circle with dead bodies is found in her basement. Mallori is determined to find her mother while also clearing her name so her fans don't desert her. Unfortunately for her, there are a lot of demons out to prevent that from happening.
This wasn't a terrible title but it was very uneven - sometimes serious and sometimes not but missing the witty repartee or snappy comebacks that would have made it a gem. The supernatural angle is kind of odd - sometimes very Scooby Doo and other times just weird for the sake of being weird. Mallori isn't afraid of anything (nor are her friends or mother) so there was never any peril or concern over the ability of the bad guys to do something...bad. Over-the-top can work when it is original but these villains were very recycled. If you've seen a Ghostbusters movie, you get the idea.
The illustration work is clean and fun - the best part of the book. I was invested in the story mostly because of the cotton candy coloring and clean lines. Mallori was a fun character to follow even if the other character designs never really became anything other than bland cardboard caricatures.
In all, I think fans of Buffy can enjoy this, even without the great cultural references, pathos, vulnerability, or witty bon mots that made the Buffy series so watchable. It's silly but it is fun. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Pretty Evil Is Pretty Awesome!
Pretty Evil is basically Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the modern pop‑star era. If you were ever curious if Olivia Rodrigo or Dove Cameron ever decided to start slaying demons, then this is the story you have to check out! Mallori, is a chart‑topping teen idol whose life goes completely off the rails when her mother vanishes, and the police discover bodies buried beneath their Hollywood Hills mansion. Yes, BODIES, ritually arranged, and quite disturbing. What follows is a glorious collision of celebrity culture, social media influencers, demons, boogeymen, clowns, and monster hunting as Mallori discovers her mother wasn't a serial killer at all. There is a family legacy that Mallori has to determine where she fits it into. That mystery element also just makes this story RACE until the final pages. The character work is rich, the mythology is surprisingly deep, and the story has a sharp sense of humor about fame and fandom that kept me hooked from page one. The action is bloody, stylish, and relentless, balancing glitter‑covered pop‑star aesthetics with genuine horror in a way that feels fresh and wildly entertaining. This is the kind of graphic novel that understands that monster hunting should be equal parts terrifying, heartfelt, and ridiculously cool.
I will anxiously be awaiting the next installment!
Pretty Evil is basically Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the modern pop‑star era. If you were ever curious if Olivia Rodrigo or Dove Cameron ever decided to start slaying demons, then this is the story you have to check out! Mallori, is a chart‑topping teen idol whose life goes completely off the rails when her mother vanishes, and the police discover bodies buried beneath their Hollywood Hills mansion. Yes, BODIES, ritually arranged, and quite disturbing. What follows is a glorious collision of celebrity culture, social media influencers, demons, boogeymen, clowns, and monster hunting as Mallori discovers her mother wasn't a serial killer at all. There is a family legacy that Mallori has to determine where she fits it into. That mystery element also just makes this story RACE until the final pages. The character work is rich, the mythology is surprisingly deep, and the story has a sharp sense of humor about fame and fandom that kept me hooked from page one. The action is bloody, stylish, and relentless, balancing glitter‑covered pop‑star aesthetics with genuine horror in a way that feels fresh and wildly entertaining. This is the kind of graphic novel that understands that monster hunting should be equal parts terrifying, heartfelt, and ridiculously cool.
I will anxiously be awaiting the next installment!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was silly fun! The illustrations really brought this story to life, with dynamic fight scenes, varied facial expressions, great use of color and contrast, and popstar aesthetic. I liked that Mallori's 2 best friends seem to be one non-binary and another autistic while blending seamlessly into the story.
What I didn't like:
- ends on a cliffhanger / open ending of sorts while nowhere it says this isn't a standalone? other comics usually state if it's 1st part / volume of a bigger series
- a bit too campy for my liking, the humor was very memey for terminally online people
- the characters seem to get out of those "life or death" situations very easily, so the whole plot read like "oh no! anyway..."
Overall, I would recommend this to readers who want a fast-paced action comic poking fun at various "popular online" stuff, like the caricature of Moms for Liberty and Andrew Tate, or parodied infomercials and merch.
The art was a 5, the story was a 3, therefore averages to 4.
Thank you Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing & Margaret K. McElderry Books for the ARC!
What I didn't like:
- ends on a cliffhanger / open ending of sorts while nowhere it says this isn't a standalone? other comics usually state if it's 1st part / volume of a bigger series
- a bit too campy for my liking, the humor was very memey for terminally online people
- the characters seem to get out of those "life or death" situations very easily, so the whole plot read like "oh no! anyway..."
Overall, I would recommend this to readers who want a fast-paced action comic poking fun at various "popular online" stuff, like the caricature of Moms for Liberty and Andrew Tate, or parodied infomercials and merch.
The art was a 5, the story was a 3, therefore averages to 4.
Thank you Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing & Margaret K. McElderry Books for the ARC!
September 24, 2026
Behind the demon fighting action scenes is a brilliant comment on current society, especially for the young adult readers. It speaks volumes about how people build up their idols to near god like status then at the drop of a hat they love tearing them down. Unfortunately, cancel culture has destroyed many celebrities with and without justified reason.
There is also the point of view from the celebrity. Their stage persona is not always who they really are. They are human and at many times are playing a role befitting the likes and whims of their fans.
The story also demonstrates how naive and gullible some people are about sharing their personal information, because the new tech is cool and convenient or they do not understand what they are doing.
As with most well written young adult books the story illustrates that friendship, determination, and perseverance will win out in the end.
The story ends on an interesting cliff hanger that begs the reader to keep a watch out for the next book.
The art is very colorful fitting the young adult pop culture world really well.
There is also the point of view from the celebrity. Their stage persona is not always who they really are. They are human and at many times are playing a role befitting the likes and whims of their fans.
The story also demonstrates how naive and gullible some people are about sharing their personal information, because the new tech is cool and convenient or they do not understand what they are doing.
As with most well written young adult books the story illustrates that friendship, determination, and perseverance will win out in the end.
The story ends on an interesting cliff hanger that begs the reader to keep a watch out for the next book.
The art is very colorful fitting the young adult pop culture world really well.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.25/5
I had high hopes for this because who doesn't love a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-esque story, but I was rather disappointed with this.
I couldn't get invested in the characters and they kind of irritated me at times.
I also wished for a smoother transition into the mystical part of this story. That transition felt a bit forced.
This was fun and I do think a lot of comic readers will enjoy it, it just wasn't exactly for me.
I also do not understand her monster-hunting outfit. At all. That did also drive me nuts. But the pop star drama was fun!
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
I had high hopes for this because who doesn't love a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-esque story, but I was rather disappointed with this.
I couldn't get invested in the characters and they kind of irritated me at times.
I also wished for a smoother transition into the mystical part of this story. That transition felt a bit forced.
This was fun and I do think a lot of comic readers will enjoy it, it just wasn't exactly for me.
I also do not understand her monster-hunting outfit. At all. That did also drive me nuts. But the pop star drama was fun!
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
June 19, 2026
I am really saddened to say that I did not like this. Based on the cover and description I had high hopes for this but for me it unfortunately fell flat. This gives more “superhero comic book vibes” instead of graphic novel (yes, in my mind they are different). The art was more severe than I think is necessary for a YA book but that is just my opinion. The plot seemed quite random and I couldn’t figure out why we would go from following our main character and on the next pages having a “commercial” for home security. It just felt a little thrown together or perhaps unnecessary.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars rounded up
A fun YA graphic novel that is very much what it says- K-Pop Demon Hunters meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A young pop star with a very intense mother discovers that demons exist and they are targeting her as she nears her 18th birthday. When her mom disappears and bodies are discovered in their basement, she must go on the run with friends to survive and discover her heritage and her destiny. Very enjoyable. I received a copy of this book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
A fun YA graphic novel that is very much what it says- K-Pop Demon Hunters meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A young pop star with a very intense mother discovers that demons exist and they are targeting her as she nears her 18th birthday. When her mom disappears and bodies are discovered in their basement, she must go on the run with friends to survive and discover her heritage and her destiny. Very enjoyable. I received a copy of this book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was so fun and will be perfect for fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters and Harley Quinn.
This story follows Mallori who is a pop star who's mom always makes her practice self-defense, just in case. When her mom goes missing and a bunch of dead bodies are found in her house, she is accused of murder and immediately goes on the fun.
This was a wild ride, but the art was great. It is a story of revenge, demon hunting, and loyalty. I really liked the friend group. I also cannot wait for the next one!
This story follows Mallori who is a pop star who's mom always makes her practice self-defense, just in case. When her mom goes missing and a bunch of dead bodies are found in her house, she is accused of murder and immediately goes on the fun.
This was a wild ride, but the art was great. It is a story of revenge, demon hunting, and loyalty. I really liked the friend group. I also cannot wait for the next one!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an ARC copy of this graphic novel. I really had fun reading "Pretty Evil." The vibes really were "what if Buffy had been a pop-star?" and the place where that shone the best was through the quippy one-liners Mallori shot off while fighting. I do wish we had gotten a little bit more depth from Mal's "Scooby Gang" members, but I feel like there's plenty of time and potential to give them more in future graphic novels! This is one I think my older library teens will enjoy!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Fans of Buffy and K Pop Demon Hunters rejoice! You have a new hero to root for: Malori (heart over the i)! Rebekah and David McKendry's latest, complimented by Tim Seeley's excellent artwork, is a super fun ride filled with creepy demons, kick ass action and lots of heart. This is a fun, funny and action-packed graphic novel, and I hope we get many sequels, because Malori's story is just beginning!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was definitely a little chaotic it felt like Buffy and K-Pop Demon Hunters got thrown into a blender. A pop star, demons, gore, and a whole lot of glitter and tada!
I loved the artwork, fast-paced action, and Mallori, but the story felt a little all over the place at times, and I wanted more depth from the side characters. The campy humor was also a bit hit or miss for me. Still, it was a fun, weird, slightly unhinged ride—and that ending definitely made me curious about what comes next!
I loved the artwork, fast-paced action, and Mallori, but the story felt a little all over the place at times, and I wanted more depth from the side characters. The campy humor was also a bit hit or miss for me. Still, it was a fun, weird, slightly unhinged ride—and that ending definitely made me curious about what comes next!
July 12, 2026
this was okay. it felt a little all over the place at the beginning and the “commerical” breaks were a little jarring. I liked the ending and I’ll probably pick up the next one just to find out what happens next.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my review.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I thought this was a fun story, I will say there were some point where I got a little confused and it was until the end where the references to LVTN made sense. I do think that Mallor was an interesting character for sure and I’m curious what will happen in the next book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
this was a blast!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Simon Teen for the gifted eARC.
Pretty Evil was a weird one for me.
We have a teenage pop star with an overbearing mother but we all come to find out it’s something to do with magic and fate and prophecies? And our pop star, Mallori, just evades the cops and hides from the general public by wearing…combat boots?
Imma be honest, there was a lot that didn’t make sense or flow well. And while I knew there was some fighting going on, I did not expect the gore that we got.
By the end, I was left feeling unsatisfied and unsettled, like I was missing something important. I enjoyed the art though!
Pretty Evil was a weird one for me.
We have a teenage pop star with an overbearing mother but we all come to find out it’s something to do with magic and fate and prophecies? And our pop star, Mallori, just evades the cops and hides from the general public by wearing…combat boots?
Imma be honest, there was a lot that didn’t make sense or flow well. And while I knew there was some fighting going on, I did not expect the gore that we got.
By the end, I was left feeling unsatisfied and unsettled, like I was missing something important. I enjoyed the art though!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was an absolute wild ride, it reminded me of Buffy The Vampire Slayer/Jem. Our protagonist Mallori has it all, fame, popularity and adoring fans. She is the next teen pop star. There’s something underneath the surface that no one knows, she is a demon hunter and she following her mom’s footsteps when she goes missing.
As she tries to maneuver her role, things go a bit hectic and she’ll have to use her special training to find her mom. The illustrations were so punk rock and fun, and that ending will definitely leave you wanting more and hopefully we’ll get it.
As she tries to maneuver her role, things go a bit hectic and she’ll have to use her special training to find her mom. The illustrations were so punk rock and fun, and that ending will definitely leave you wanting more and hopefully we’ll get it.
Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews