3.75⭐
This was such an odd, as well stunningly illustrated book! Was absolutely eating this up, just felt as though the ending fell a little bit flat.
Otherwise, thoroughly enjoyed, and would definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and Dead Sky Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and Dead Sky Publishing for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

This was beautiful and so interesting. The graphics are amazing. This Greek folklore story is captivating, and I highly recommend this!

Thank you for this ARC.
Wonderful colors and style of art. Daphne is the main character. Daughter, Sister and Lover, Daphne has to make hard decisions on her next step in this life. The story is broken into 3 chapters. If you know about small towns and the sins that grow, you'll appreciate this story. Enjoy.

The Girl, the Priest, and the Devil is bold, blasphemous, and beautifully twisted—a dark fable that reads like a fever dream stitched together from folklore, pulp horror, and sharp social commentary. Theo Prasidis doesn’t just tell a story; he drags you into a world where morality is fluid, faith is dangerous, and the devil’s grin is never far from sight.
From the very first page, I was hooked by the surreal, almost cinematic atmosphere. The imagery is vivid and often unsettling, balancing grotesque beauty with moments of raw humanity. The three central figures—the girl, the priest, and the devil—are archetypal and yet deeply individual, their interactions crackling with tension, temptation, and twisted humor.

Prasidis’s writing is razor-sharp, moving seamlessly from lyrical passages to brutal confrontations. It’s the kind of book that’s as much about ideas as it is about plot: sin, redemption, hypocrisy, and the uncomfortable truth that the line between good and evil is rarely clean.

If you like your horror with a mythic spine, a provocative edge, and the kind of storytelling that dares you to look it in the eye, The Girl, the Priest, and the Devil delivers. It’s strange, unholy, and unforgettable.

The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil is a dark comic book set in Ottoman Greece, where poor, sharp-tongued Daphne finds a pouch of gold and catches the Devil’s attention. The three-part structure -The Girl, The Priest, The Devil - works well, but the last act feels thin, leaving the supernatural underbaked. It’s atmospheric, shows the ugliness of poverty and church corruption, and the art is solid, but the plot is predictable once the Devil shows up. A quick, decent read, just not as deep or twisty as it could’ve been.

I read this in the middle of summer – totally wrong season – this deserves a dark, sleety November night before Advent I feel. Dark, a bit gothic, and wonderfully illustrated by Staš a Gacpar.

An intriguing story. Maybe a bit familiar but that doesn't matter. It was a nice read.

This was such a surprise! I was reticent at the beggining because religious themes are kind of a hit or miss subject for me in fiction depending on it's portrayal but I was very pleasantly suprised at the way the author managed to expand on the original story presented on chapter 1 by "retelling it" from different points of view. It's a perfect example of how depending on the perspective a story is told it can make anyone seem like a villain, and it's also a good reminder that, order to judge a situation we must first try to learn as much as possible from different angles as to try to rid ourselves of biases.

I love me when a group of "good catholics" are actually shown to be hypocrites and blind followers in my fiction and if you do too give this one a chance, you won't regret it.

This was surprising in a pleasant way, completely unlike what I had expected. I had requested this by the title alone, as it sounded like another story I had been eyeing then that sounded similar enough. I do love the rare occasions I go into a book blind and am rewarded for the wild gamble.

The plot in this graphic novel is simple on the surface: A village girl in Ottoman-ruled 1800s Greece, despised by her poor farmer father for costing her mother's life in childbirth and for being born a girl, and also given a wide berth in the village because she's rather cynical about religion and, in revenge, the local Orthodox priest spreads the rumour that she's a witch. To add to her and her father's misfortune, her pride-and-joy brother dies of sudden illness, and they don't have enough money for a proper funeral. The priest very un-Christianly refuses to help them with the excuse that the Agha is taxing them dry (historically accurate, the Ottomans imposed much higher taxes on their Christian subjects than their Muslim ones; probably other reviewers don't know the historical context of this), and this sends her into a quest to beg for a loan to afford the burial. Naturally, everyone rejects her plea, until the Devil waltzes in and unexpectedly shows her the way.

The story is neatly divided in 3 chapters, each named after each one of the main characters of this drama: Chapter One is "The Girl," in which we learn about Daphne's plight, and about her father Christophoros and her brother Nikolaos; Chapter Two is "The Priest," elaborates on the corrupt and overambitious Orthodox priest and his altar boy, exposing how he manipulates the good-hearted but superstitious villagers; and Chapter Three is "The Devil," which brings in the supernatural force inhabiting the mountains that is behind the gold Daphne finds and the priest covets. I liked this structure, it explains the title perfectly as well as gives each aspect of the plot a time to shine, slowly building up towards the outcome.

I would say "The Girl" is the strongest part narration-wise, it establishes Daphne as a character, and it also sets up the foundation for the priest and the devil to add their respective parts later to complete the tale. It also introduces two of my other favourite characters, the outlaw and the altar boy. The second chapter is a bit of a "corrupt clergy" cliché, and it would've used more of a historical context added in. There's a hint at the Ottomans being oppressive to the Greeks, but it stays at a mere hint, it doesn't expand on how abusive they were with their taxes and laws targeting non-Muslim subjects of the Empire; the most we get is the selfish priest whining about taxes on the church and a Robin Hood-style outlaw that's a thorn in the Agha's side. The outlaw would've also benefited from a bit more background.

But it's Chapter Three that is the weakest, to me. Like almost all "... and the Devil" story I've read, the supernatural aspect is left underdeveloped and rather vague. At first, I thought "the devil" was a certain character that was entirely human, and the plot did give me reason to believe that in the beginning. But later, it turns out that (view spoiler) But it's vague enough that you can believe either way, either the devil is human or he's . . . well, the Devil, capital D.

I don't quite know how to explain why I feel this part like a sore thumb in an otherwise excellent slice-of-life story. I do realise that maybe it's meant to highlight the villagers' belief in evil supernatural forces. Maybe I even need a reread and let it simmer for longer, let the pieces accommondate in their right places. Or maybe it's really meant to be this vague as I perceive it so readers can make up their own minds. Whatever the case, it's the one niggling little plot point that's not letting me rate this higher, because otherwise I really liked Daphne, and wish there was more of her story for me to read.

The art is beautiful. I have to admit the folklore and story is amazing, Daphne’s story and the whole story of the girl the priest and the devil is rather grim but satisfying. I find the priest getting exactly what he deserved, being burned alive. I feel sorry for Yangos and find his fate horrifying. To be torn apart by horses. I’m glad the priest was burned alive and honestly hope he’s remembered as a greedy villain by the villagers. I find myself angry at Daphne’s father, and don’t know how she can forgive him though, but I’m glad she no longer lives with him. The story all in all is amazing, and is an amazing folkloric story.

This graphic novel will leave you craving for justice in Daphne's case. It is always important to remember the past in order to do better for the future. That is a strong lesson that was beautifully portrayed throughout every page. The horror aspect and artwork of the story also immensely disturb you and make you question everything you thought you knew. Overall, this was a very quick read and one that I would recommend for any horror loving fan.

Well holy moly, this was quite a dark one thanks to Netgalley and publisher!

It was pretty brutal seeing FL be treated like crap by her father and the priest, it made me so mad! I also liked the devil in this, it was too bad he had less screen time and the ending being so abrupt as I just wanted more!

The Girl, The Priest, and the Devil is an engaging and enthralling tale that is perfect for fans of The VVitch. The art is well done and readers will fly through it.

Thank you, NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this graphic novel

This story is in three sections and reading this was very enjoyable, seeing the story through 3 different perspectives.

the art style suited very well and kept me engrossed

The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil is an interesting story that introduces us to our protagonist, Daphne, who is a farm girl haunted by misfortune, rejected by everyone, and seemingly forgotten by God. At first, I thought the story would focus more on horror; however, I was able to easily figure out the true nature of the devil that visited Daphne and her father. I think it would have been much more interesting if the author had prolonged that mystery a bit longer. One thing that did disappoint me a bit was how quickly the story wrapped up. I was expecting a bit more drama and a more fully developed conflict. Still, I’m left intrigued and eager to see what will happen to our protagonist in the next volume.

Thank you to NetGalley, and Dead Sky Publishing for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Daphne's life is not filled with good times and does not smell of roses. Her family suffers another terrible misfortune when her brother dies. The church, and especially, the priest, are extremely corrupt. The village priest tells Daphne’s father that they may not bury her brother until they come up with more money. Her father tells Daphne she must beg for money from their relatives to pay the burial price. I will not say more.
Just kidding. It is very well illustrated, somewhat gory and disturbing at times, but definitely worth the read.

#ThxNetGalley #TheoPrasidis #TheGirlThePriestandTheDevil

This was out of my zone of comfort, but it was so good! I loved a lot the plot and story how were unfolding, definitely I will recommend this to everyone.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an eARC for me to review!

5 stars for the art, -1 star for tearing apart (literally) that poor guy!! RIP!!!!

While a tad predictable and EXTREMELY gory (and yes, the goat dies, I was so sad), the art is just sumptuously crafted. And we do love to see a girl kick religion's butt.

Thanks again to the authors, the publisher, the artist, and NetGalley for providing me with this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I must be honest and say I have never reviewed a comic book before. This comic was a delight! The artwork was very dynamic and the story was compelling. Not a superhero or mutant in sight! I look forward to reading more comics in the future. Highly recommended.

This book did a great job at making me HATE its antagonist, which I can appreciate. The art was wonderful and the setting was really unique and interesting : I've personally never consumed media depicting this specific historical era (in that place). I do, however, think the ending was too clean. It wasn't logical and everything fell into place too well.

dark, gory and twistedly sad story of religious corruption ruining the life of a young girl
daphne is raised by her angry overbearing father after her mother dies in child birth
but unfortunate events continue to haunt their family when her brother dies and a draught makes it difficult to earn money
daphnes father christopher forces her to beg in the villiage but she is turned away and shunned by her relatives and fellow villagers you have deemed her immoral and a witch
running to the mountains she befriends a village legend, yangos, she learns more of the world beyond and the life of a pirate
finding gold in the mountains, she is able to pay for her brothers funeral but the problem with finding things is someone may be looking, and this time the devil is looking for his gold