Review By Veronica
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society is a fun, cozy murder mystery with a quirky paranormal twist.
Favourite Quote:
It was always strange to be in a room that conspicuously lacked a dead body.
Most rooms didn’t have any dead bodies in them, obviously. Even most of the rooms that Sherry spent time in usually weren’t strewn with corpses. Most rooms, though, didn’t feel as if every person in them was revolving around a spot where a dead person had just been. The spot was now occupied by a dark stain, and the stain dragged all the attention in the room toward itself like an exhausted child.
Goodreads Synopsis:
Librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle keeps finding bodies—and solving murders. But she’s concerned by just how many killers she’s had to track down in her quaint village. None of her neighbors seem surprised by the rising body count…but Sherry is becoming convinced that whatever has been causing these deaths is unnatural.
When someone close to Sherry ends up dead, and her cat, Lord Thomas Crowell, becomes possessed by what seems to be an ancient demon, Sherry begins to think she’s going to need to become an exorcist as well as an amateur sleuth. With the help of her town’s new priest, and an assortment of friends who dub themselves the “Demon-Hunting Society,” Sherry will have to solve the murder and get rid of a demon.
The premise of this book instantly intrigued me. This book was sold as a cozy murder mystery with a Buffy the Vampire twist, so who wouldn’t want to read it. Now, I will say that instead of saying it has a Buffy the Vampire twist I would have said it has a Sabrina the Teenage Witch twist. It really wasn’t giving off those Buffy vibes; that’s because when I think Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I think very witty, pop culture dialogue and lots of fast-paced action, which this book does not have. I’m not saying this book is good because it is. I just don’t want readers going in expecting a certain kind of vibe.
I really enjoyed this book. The author does a wonderful job at blending a Murder, She Wrote mystery with a unique supernatural twist. This book is great for bookworms who may want to dip their toes into the paranormal world. There are definite paranormal aspects to this story, but there isn’t an overwhelming amount of paranormal activity in this book. This isn’t a dark or scary read; it’s light, fun, and cozy. I ate up all the supernatural bits and thought it was such a clever twist to make what would be a typical murder mystery really feel unique and fun. All the characters were interesting and likable. They all complement each other and play their role in this murder mystery perfectly. The mystery element was entertaining, and the author sets us up for a sequel, which is exciting.
Overall, if you are looking for a unique cozy murder mystery, I highly recommend The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society.
Thank you, Berkley Publishing, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
