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inamerata's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Death of the Demon is well written, but I didn't like the story. It was too mean for my taste, and I struggled to get invested in the mystery.
I did like how Hanne maintained a charitable and appropriate view of Olav throughout the entire book, recognizing that he is a literal child and treating him as such, even though it's shown at the the end that he was almost certainly the murderer. It was interesting to see how Hanne struggled with her promotion, highlighting her strengths (being in the field, rattling clues in her brain until they stick together) and weaknesses (teamwork, normal manners).
Additionally, she still has a lot of internalized homophobia, which well done and therefore tough to read. I hope we get to see more personal growth and development of her relationships in future books.
I did like how Hanne maintained a charitable and appropriate view of Olav throughout the entire book, recognizing that he is a literal child and treating him as such, even
Additionally, she still has a lot of internalized homophobia, which well done and therefore tough to read. I hope we get to see more personal growth and development of her relationships in future books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Murder, and Child death
Moderate: Homophobia
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