From the very first chapter, I knew I'd be giving Being Luciferous a five-star rating, not just because of the premise, but because of the way Helgie Kosca weaves together foreshadowing, world-building, and character development within a witty, captivating narrative.
At first, I sympathized with Dan and hoped to see him better himself, but soon enough, the demon became my favourite character. I really enjoyed how his and Dan's story intersected with the broader schemes of the higher beings (and talking of such entities, I loved that the angel and demoness avoided falling into old, overused tropes)
This book strikes a compelling balance. It’s sharp, sarcastic, and clever, yet it also explores topics like depersonalization and the tension between self-perception and societal roles (both in human and demonic terms)
I found the portrayal of Hell particularly refreshing as well. Helgie Kosca flips expectations and presents a version that isn’t simply about evil for the sake of evil, making the world-building all the more fascinating.
The final chapters had me hooked. I was so immersed that the twists genuinely surprised me, which made the ending even more satisfying.
This is a book I wholeheartedly recommend. It was an outstanding read from start to finish!
At first, I sympathized with Dan and hoped to see him better himself, but soon enough, the demon became my favourite character. I really enjoyed how his and Dan's story intersected with the broader schemes of the higher beings (and talking of such entities, I loved that the angel and demoness avoided falling into old, overused tropes)
This book strikes a compelling balance. It’s sharp, sarcastic, and clever, yet it also explores topics like depersonalization and the tension between self-perception and societal roles (both in human and demonic terms)
I found the portrayal of Hell particularly refreshing as well. Helgie Kosca flips expectations and presents a version that isn’t simply about evil for the sake of evil, making the world-building all the more fascinating.
The final chapters had me hooked. I was so immersed that the twists genuinely surprised me, which made the ending even more satisfying.
This is a book I wholeheartedly recommend. It was an outstanding read from start to finish!