it was something for sure... not something good.. but something nonetheless lmaooo, the only good thing abt this book is its cover

I enjoyed this young adult novel. I thought it needed some more work on the characters, but the premise was horror-ish cute and it worked.

I love a good campy horror with a sprinkle of humor added in. I wish the characters were better developed as I feel I wanted more of that as I read. Overall, I didn't hate it, but didn't love it either.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book isn’t going to age well. There are way to many specific cultural references that are going to be meaningless in a couple of years. I guess if you fit the very specific demographic of this book, those will make sense…if you don’t you just feel like an outsider.

I also wasn’t keen on the title. It really doesn’t fit the actual story. It’s more a haunting than a possession

Thank you Netgalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Corey Liu’s “He's So Possessed with Me” is a campy, heartfelt, and emotionally layered YA horror story that combines supernatural possession with real-world struggles in a sharp and entertaining way. At its core, the story follows Colin, a queer Asian teenager navigating the final stretch of high school, whose best friend Ren begins acting strange after a mysterious encounter in the woods. What starts as a fun night out turns into a haunting mystery involving demons, folklore, and dangerous love.

Liu captures the uneasy balance between horror and humor with skill. The story leans into camp without ever losing emotional weight, and the occasionally over-the-top scares carry an underlying sincerity that lands surprisingly hard. From ghostly figures reaching through fog to emotionally manipulative love interests, the book plays with classic horror tropes while bringing in more grounded concerns such as bullying, homophobia, and the anxiety of never feeling like enough.

Colin is a compelling protagonist. His self-doubt and anxiety are portrayed with care, making him easy to root for. His journey is one of growth and self-worth, and while he is initially consumed by his concern for Ren, he begins to discover strength through new friendships and unexpected allies. The metaphor of possession is used cleverly to explore themes of toxic relationships, emotional dependency, and the dangers of giving up your sense of self to please others.

While the relationship between Colin and Ren is central to the plot, it never veers into melodrama. Their dynamic feels real, messy, and deeply familiar to anyone who’s clung too tightly to someone out of fear of losing them. Ren’s transformation, which is possibly the result of a demonic influence, mirrors the changes people undergo when caught in harmful or manipulative relationships. The supernatural twist adds suspense and unpredictability, and there’s even a clever reveal tied into faerie folklore that reframes the story’s earlier clues in chilling new ways.

Liu also delivers representation with care and celebration. There is queer joy threaded throughout the narrative, even in its darkest moments. Whether it’s Colin drawing strength from campy pop culture, or his connection to his found family of oddball allies (including a delightfully grumpy medium), the story offers humor, heart, and horror in equal measure.

That said, some of the side characters could have used a bit more development, and the plot moves quickly enough that a few moments feel like they could have been explored more deeply. Still, the fast pace keeps the story gripping, and the emotional impact lingers well past the final page.

Overall, “He's So Possessed with Me” is a unique take on queer horror, combining laugh-out-loud moments with scenes that are genuinely unsettling. It’s a coming-of-age tale about friendship, self-acceptance, and learning when to let go. Short, sharp, and satisfyingly weird, this book is perfect for readers who like their scares with a dose of sincerity and their romance with a twist of the supernatural.

Thank you Little Brown Books for Young Readers and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. A campy fun horror story! Colin and is friend Ren spend a fun night out at a club they were too young to be in. They also get harassed on their way home and a ghost also came from the trees and went for Ren. That’s the last thing Colin remembers from that night. Ren now says he’s in love. Colin doesn’t buy it, something is wrong with his friend. And Colin also doesn’t trust the guy. With the help of some new friends and an older medium Colin’s on a mission to figure out what’s going on with Ren before his new found love could cost him everything. Can Colin save his friend? A queer supernatural horror that is cute, funny, and full of camp! A lot of emotional moments in this one! Loved Colin and Ren’s relationship! Corey Liu tells a heartfelt coming of age story that also perfect for horror fans who like laughs with their scary!

Absolutely loves this book. Wasn't how thought it was going to be if I am completely honest, it was so much better! The way it touches real life situations teens and people in general deal with I just loved it. Def will recommend this!

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

So, I had fun with this! It was entertaining, for sure. Classic campy horror stuff. Loved a book centered around friendship. I think I was just left wanting a bit more. Some deeper characterization for connection and to maybe go even a little harder on the horror for entertainment purposes. Because it was funny and entertaining, but I wasnt fully enthralled by what was happening throughout the plot.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for an advanced digital copy!

There were a lot of fun and emotional moments in this book, and while I think the cast or characters could use more shaping and maybe even cutting, Ren and Colin’s friendship was so fun to read about.

As two queer Asian students finishing high school, life is hard enough without the possibility of possession. But with the power of friendship, Sailor Moon, and Yelp spirit mediums, the two traverse the hardest semester of their lives. This is a campy horror movie in book form and it’s a great summer read.

This was a fun one! If you like comical yet sincere coming of age stories, like THE LONG RUN, you’ll love this!