This is the second book I've read by Brom and it has further solidified how absolutely amazing he is. From his artwork to his writing, I am enthralled by his work.
Evil in Me primarily follows Ruby, a punk rock musician who is trapped in her small town completing mandatory community service. When she steals a ring from an elderly friend, everything goes to hell. She is possessed by a creature, Beel, who is in service to a demon trapped in hell.
Throughout the book, we follow Ruby as she battles the forces of evil and tries to rid herself of the cursed ring with the help of friends. To do so, she needs numerous people to help her by envoking a spell. What better way to get people chanting then write a song? I was fortunately able to listen to some of the audiobook version of Evil in Me, and I highly recommend checking it out. You will get to hear exactly what Ruby's song is supposed to sound like and I loved it.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a scary, possession-focused story with gruesome illustrations.
Thank you to Brom and Tor via NetGalley for the eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.

I can always count on Brom to bring the weird and scary. This reminded me a bit of the movie We Are The Darkness in vibe and I loved that!

Great book! It had all the fears of growing up. Make a choice. Turn the page or close the book. Enter the darkness if you wish!

3.5 rounded up

This one had a slow start. I kept not wanting to pick it up, but making deals with myself so I would finish it. I doubt I would have kept with it if it hadn't been a galley. The action did pick up with the feel of a slasher movie. I love camp, and the punk aspect just seemed to add a layer of cheese.

This book claims Jewish folklore that I was not familiar with. I felt the lack at the end. I even felt unqualified to know how to feel about all of that.

So, overall, a middle of the road book for me. I am glad I got the payoff of the campy slasher story.

While the premise was nice, the writing was... not what I expected. I wanted more from the characters because I felt that what was on the front cover and the front flap was not what we were given.

Poetic and brutal prose, featuring unsettling imagery and deeply human storytelling. Won't be for everyone, you'll need a strong stomach (and soul) to make it to the end, but I really loved it.

Don't go into this expecting another Slewfoot. I appreciate that Brom has so much range and this is a story that has stayed with me. Some of the scenes were so visceral I cannot get them out of my mind. There was a POV I could have done without but I can understand why it was including. I love books that follow music and set in the 80s and appreciated how this book really leans into those vibes.

Thank you to Tor and Netgalley for the arc.

This was my first Brom novel and it won't be my last. I loved the punk rock 80s aspect to the story. The cultural vibes of the time period were nailed and led to a great reading experience.

Brom is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I love the way the characters develop, the mix of weird and creepy, yet everyday mundane. The Evil in Me, had all that going for it and the 80s punk too.

This book was okay but not really for me. I read Slewfoot by Brom and felt the same way. I know lots of people love his writing but I think for me, I’m going to pass on Brom in the future.

4 ⭐️

“Slewfoot” is one of my favorite books. Brom’s other books wait patiently on my shelf. When this book was announced, I was absolutely ecstatic.

I enjoyed this book. I didn’t relate as much to some of the subject matter like the punk rock lifestyle (biased as the witchcraft in “Slewfoot” had me in an instant chokehold). But the book was dark and I loved it. That is something about Brom that is done so well. He can create such an eerie and creepy world within his books. The twists surprised me. I was actually a bit scared at times too.

Brom’s drawings make the book so much better. I loved getting to see how he envisioned the characters. I think it helps me better connect to the book because of it. His mind is amazing.

Thank you to the publishers, author, and NetGalley!

Evil in Me was was entertaining and fun, but nothing particularly new or groundbreaking. I felt like this book was very middle of the road- I didn't love it, and I definitely didn't hate it. This was my second Brom book, and like the other I read this one, it just felt too long. I didn't enjoy the stalker/serial killer bit- I don't think this subplot was necessary there was more than enough going on already. There was a lot of action, gore, and chaos to keep me engaged the whole time. I love how he has a way of writing traditionally "evil" characters that leads you to not only empathize with them, but love and root for them.

I listened to the audio of this book, and while I think it is really awesome that a real band composed and recorded a song to include- making the book even more immersive- I did quickly get annoyed at how often I had to hear the damn thing. I understand it was important to the plot and they played it when it was written in the book, but it was just too much for me.

That aside I loved the audio narrators- they kept me engaged and brought real life to the story.

Demon possession, punk rock, family! This feels like a very typical BROM book in that it is both deeply visceral and creepy but also loads you up on mythology and understanding of the horror elements.

Evil in Me follows a protagonist who confronts their inner demons while navigating a world filled with supernatural horror. Brom's vivid and macabre illustrations add an extra layer of intensity to the narrative, enhancing the eerie atmosphere. The plot is well-crafted, blending psychological horror with dark fantasy elements, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. If you're looking for a chilling and thought-provoking story, Evil in Me is a fantastic choice.

**Evil in Me** by Brom is a dark and thrilling journey into the depths of horror and human psyche. The story follows a protagonist tormented by inner demons and external malevolent forces, creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. Brom's vivid and eerie illustrations complement the narrative, adding to the unsettling experience. While the plot is engaging and the themes are profound, some character development feels underexplored, leaving a few threads dangling. Despite this, the book's originality and Brom's unique storytelling style make it a compelling read. Overall, a solid 3.5/5 stars for its imaginative horror and artistic flair.

This was a fun read! I really love the different perspectives that it switches from and how they end up colliding. I think this is a fun read for anyone who enjoys horror, 80s nostalgia, and a good multiple POV.

I really enjoyed this one! Despite not growing up in the 80s myself, I felt like Brom really transported me there and I could vividly imagine everything (this is super important to me as a reader since I do have a movie going on inside my head while I read). Ruby felt so real as a character and I was rooting for her throughout the book, which kept me engaged and wanting to read on. The story felt super unique, and I love the cursed object trope. Perhaps a little too silly for my personal taste at times, but nonetheless a super engaging read. I highly recommend this to those who love punk and horror - and I think Brom has become an auto-buy author for me!

I thought this one was just okay. I loved the MC, but otherwise the story didn’t really hook me. A young woman becomes possessed and has to get people to sing along with her rock band to be able to free herself. Which sounds very cool! But in practice, the actual possession has very little impact on the story, and a couple of bad guy humans have a lot more impact (there’s randomly a serial killer following her who gets his own POV chapters). The song is actually performed in the audiobook and sounded really cool, so if you do check this one out, I definitely recommend the audio.

Sadly i didnt finish this book. I made it half way and didnt feel connect to the book or any of the characters the writing was good. As this was my first book by the author i wanted to see all the hype was about but sadly this was supposed to be horror but it just was hitting that mark with me. So sadly this will be one star from me but i will read more from this author

This was a very unique story! Ruby a punk rocker fallen on some hard times ends up taking on a Lord of Hell with some demons and friends along the way. There were some great quotes about letting yourself see things for how they truly are and not shutting them out. I loved the relationship formed between Ruby and Beel. I just hate that it came down to letting the demon out to save Ruby. Overall I enjoyed it and would recommend it. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!