Practical Demonology, Clare Rees
Practical Demonology, Clare Rees
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Practical Demonology

Author: Clare Rees

Narrator: Emily Lawrence

Unabridged: 11 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/29/2022

Synopsis

A chilling YA novel set in a world overrun by plague and demons—and a group of teens doing anything they can to surviveThere have always been castles in the valley, and the people have always been under threat. They have always needed those thick walls, the protection of that enclosing stone. Non feels like she needs it more than most because her mother was infected by the demons that live in the woods.As the doctor’s daughter, Non had planned a career in medicine, partly to please her father but also because it would keep her inside the protective walls of the citadel. When plague strikes the citadel, all the teenagers are evacuated to the ruined Cirtop Castle. While there, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to study the demons that she’s always feared. But will she be brave enough to take it?In the footsteps of Jelly, Rees’s brilliant and original debut novel, comes a new story of survival and community—and just a little bit of literal guts.

About Clare Rees

Clare Rees is an English teacher and writer. She feels privileged to work with teenagers and loves that she gets to spend her days encouraging others to read and write. Her debut novel, Jelly, began as an exercise with one of her classes, and all of its most perilous, rude, and graphic parts are influenced by their voluble feedback. She lives in Wokingham, England.

About Emily Lawrence

Emily Lawrence, an actor and writer, is passionate about bringing stories to life. She has narrated more than 425 audiobooks, many of which were USA Today or New York Times bestsellers, and has also worked in film, television, and theater.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on October 26, 2021

Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of Practical Demonology in exchange for an honest review. Maybe its because the cover and title have really big atmospheric vibes so I went in with really high expectations, but I think the narration here was a bit too generic to capture such an out of th......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on March 12, 2022

This book has promise. I don't want to spend my review dumping on it. Right from the jump I'll say it get's two stars from me but if the author writes a second book, hopefully I can rate that one better. The premise of this book was interesting. Quarantine, demons, plague. In a Covid world, some peo......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on July 12, 2022

3.5 stars, leaning more towards 3 I was confused for the majority of this book. Never before have I read a book where it felt like everything and nothing was happening at once. The worldbuilding was strange -- it seemed to be somewhat medieval or whatever, but all of the characters acted and talked l......more

Goodreads review by Kelley on April 07, 2022

What an interesting adventure this book was! Practical Demonology was one of the most unique books I’ve read in a while. Right from the beginning, you’re dropped into a world of plague and demon attacks and quarantine. The danger is so prevalent in their lives that kids are taught from a young age h......more

Goodreads review by Kassy on May 12, 2022

This book was just okay. Not horrible, not great. My biggest issue with it was the worldbuilding. It takes place in citadels and castles, but the characters have a really modern way of speaking and names like Becky and Chantal, which led me to think that maybe it took place in the future, after some......more

Quotes

“This fantasy with a side of horror offers an original take on demons, a faux medieval setting, and an anxious protagonist whose perceptive, amusing voice carries the narrative with aplomb…[A] story of survival against the odds…A clever and atmospheric read.” Kirkus Reviews

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