Youth Group

Ah, youth group—the land of bad acoustic guitar, forced fellowship, and questionable church snacks. At least, that’s what Kay thought she was signing up for when she reluctantly joined Stone Mission Church’s teen ministry. Instead, she walked straight into The Exorcist: Gen Z Edition.

Turns out, her youth leaders aren’t just teaching kids about abstinence and resisting peer pressure—they’re straight-up demon hunters. And Kay? She’s what’s called a Blight, which means demons can’t possess her, but they sure as hell want to use her for their own nefarious purposes. Cool.

This book is what happens when Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Exorcist have a chaotic, holy water-drenched baby, and honestly? I loved it. Kay is the perfect amount of sarcastic and skeptical, because same, girl. Her reluctant plunge into the world of exorcisms, demon turf wars, and a secret multi-faith monster-fighting coalition is chaotic in the best way. The humor is sharp, the horror is creepy, and the religious satire? Delightful.

There were a few moments where the pacing felt like a rollercoaster designed by someone who really wants you to throw up. And maybe, just maybe, I would have liked a tiny bit more demon lore. But honestly? That’s just nitpicking. Still, the book balanced humor, horror, and heartfelt moments so well.

If you’ve ever sat through a painfully awkward youth group meeting and thought, “This would be so much better with demons,” congratulations, this book was written just for you. Perfect for fans of Supernatural, Evil, and anyone who likes their holy water served with a side of sarcasm.