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

Absolutely delightful and stunning, I really loved this short graphic novel. In less than 120 pages the authors manage to pull beautiful artworks, well constructed plot lines and characters, and the beauty of modern Greek history and folklore.

Highly recommended.

The artwork was gorgeous, the story and its pacing kept me reading, and the attention to folklore and the religious aspects was extremely well done! A good read to curl up with during a cool autumn night during Halloween!

I LOVE THE ART STYLE AND AESTHETIC OF THIS COMIC IT'S ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! The story and characters were interesting and overall I found this a fun little read :)

I like the art for this and I think this started off strong but nothing really happens. The ending felt abrupt as well

The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil is a short story about exactly what the title describes. A girl, a priest, and a devil. The art in this is beautiful but there really is no story or plotline. At least not one that can keep your attention for very long (so it's a good thing that it's so short). I got to the end and thought I had only read a synopsis of what the book was about instead of the whole book itself. I believe that if this was fleshed out more it would be a very enticing story because the art is there and the basics of a plot as well.

This book felt like a good start. Nothing was fleshed out enough for me to really care what happened to any of the characters. It's too bad, because the themes were fascinating and if they'd been taken a bit farther (maybe 20 more pages) it could have been a truly special graphic novel. As it was, I did enjoy it, but the characters were very flat and the payoff of the ending wasn't as impactful as it could have been.

This graphic novel drops you right into 19th-century Ottoman Greece, and trust me, it's got all the mystical, superstitious vibes you could ask for. It's basically the story of Daphne, a girl who's had a pretty rough life with a tough dad, and her desperate attempt to find something better ends up with her running into... well, the Devil.

First off, the atmosphere is just fantastic. Staša Gacpar's art is seriously good, pulling from all those traditional folk tales and really bringing the Greek countryside to life. It's got this eerie, beautiful feel that perfectly matches the story, making it a super immersive and kinda otherworldly read.

And Daphne? She's an awesome main character. You really feel for her and want to see her succeed as she tries to navigate her crazy situation. Plus, the pacing is quick, which is great because it keeps things moving, and there are some really good twists that keep you guessing.

Now, it's not totally perfect. While the story is mostly gripping, the ending felt a tiny bit too neat for my taste, wrapping things up a little too cleanly sometimes. And honestly, while Daphne shines, some of the other characters were just a bit "meh," not really leaving much of an impression.

But even with those small things, "The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil" is a really cool read. It does a great job of mixing history with some dark, old-school folklore. If you're into visually stunning stories with a solid pace and a dash of the supernatural, definitely check it out.

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5

I would like to thank the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley.

Daphne is the daughter of a farmer, living a hard life in a home where her father can't even look at her without hate, in a town where everyone calls her a witch. When her older brother passes after an illness, her father sends her to the priest to pay for the burial, but when they can't afford it, she flees into the mountains. There she finds a pouch full of gold coins, giving her father a single coin to pay for the funeral. That night, however, as Daphne plans her escape from this life, the Devil arrives at their door, demanding payment.

This was pretty dark, I won't lie. Told in three parts, we get the story from Daphne's perspective as she finds the coins, up through the moment the Devil arrives. Then we have the Priest's POV of that day and we see the corruption of the church -- but also of the priest who is greedy and terrible. And then finally, we get the Devil's POV -- which I will not ruin that chapter because WOW. I loved the way things panned out for Daphne, in the end. The one thing I think I could say is showing that she knew the boy who worked for the priest a little more because that ending scene is a little weird to me? But otherwise this was perfect. I loved the way religion is used in this to show that even the most pious can be corrupt, and how not everything is as it seems. I also loved how dark the artwork was, and how girtty it felt at times, lending to the horror that gently courses through this quick graphic novel.

Actual Rating: 4.5 stars

"The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil" is a chilling, beautifully illustrated dive into Gothic horror and religious dread. Author Theo Prasidis crafts a haunting, slow-burn narrative that’s equal parts unsettling and thought-provoking, while Illustrator Staša Gacpar’s stark, textured artwork pulls the readers into a dark and corrupted world that feels like a fevered dream.

There is one lesson I learnt from this book that Missionaries have spoiled the people and societies in a very relentless manner of unreturning path. Priests have used the people in their own ways by ruining their lives for their betterment and snatched their lands and properties in return of what.. just conversion to Christianity?? SO bad of such religion which preaches in a wrong way to follow. Nth number of cases exposed the ill-practices going on inside churches in the name of submission to God where young girls merely of teenage were raped and snatched their chastity forcibly by older pervert priests and Popes. They never had any knowledge of Science too in front of blind faith which was in real not for God but for their own benefits. All tribes of Africa and natives of Most of the countries, like mentioned here of Greece (as one of those from the long list) were converted with either force or cheating.
Coming back to this comics again, it is a story of a young girl Daphne who was blamed by her own father for the death of his wife, who died while delivering Daphne to this world. Her brother also died of illness but she being beave never bent to priest and his advances ever. She always hoped for her freedom and better life. Theme of guilt, innocence, temptation and salvation are woven in effectively, giving the tale a spiritual weight beyond just horror. There’s a lot of allegory beneath the surface, and it rewards for sure. The atmosphere and emotional gravity of the plot is undeniable. From previously converted to Christianity, here is this story from Greece which was then under the control of Ottoman Empire in their last of times. There is a priest who befooled all the villagers and looted them in the name of becoming devil, by summoning one as well, whereas he was supposed to be the man of God.

Daphne's character is so amazing and her valor in the face of adversities is inspirational. Background artwork is too much good and sketchy vividness seemed relevant to the times. This is said to be the adapted version which is inspired from one of the actual local folktale of Greece. Superstitions were the part of whole word at different times and missionaries used that in their favors to collect lands and money from all over the world with such a kind of Machiavellian Priest, who even ruin the meaning of pretending Father which they said to be pronounced.

Really interesting read, makes you want to get steeped in greek folklore! The art is sweeping and creates a mystical quality for the story to play out. A quick read, but one that will stick with readers!

GOOD FOR HER! The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil is about Daphne, a young woman in Ottoman Greece who is outcasted by the village. When her older brother dies from illness, her father tries to blame her, like he blamed her for the death of his wife/her mother. The father is unable to pay the priest for his son's burial and tells Daphne to go to the village to beg for money. After being rejected by the villagers, she goes to the mountains and comes across Yangos, a well-travelled shepherd's son. He gives her the encouragement to leave the village and she finds a gold pouch. At night, the Devil comes to their home to collect payment. But is it really the Devil? Or an evil person in disguise?

The story was strong and horrific, showing the results of religious corruption and blind following. I really felt for Daphne. She couldn't just be herself without being labeled a witch. The artwork was great and I enjoyed the graphic, gory scenes. It goes to show how brutal the Church was during this time period to people when they went "against God". It also had a satisfying ending. If you enjoy dark folklore and religious motifs, this one's for you!

Thank you, NetGalley and Dead Sky Publishing, for the ARC.

A gripping story that walks the line between myth and realism very well. The art is fantastic, well suited to the expression of both the darker elements of the story and the atmosphere of the mountains and village life. The ending felt somewhat sudden to me, mostly because I wanted to see more of the main character's adventures! I look forward to more works by the author and artist, hopefully with continued collaboration.

really quick read that packs a heavy punch— full of lore from Greek mythology and orthodoxy, beautiful art, and a fast paced story, this graphic novel feels like it has the core tenets of what makes a folk horror.

other reviewers have said this book leaves some loose ends, and I agree, as some plot lines are left unresolved or are very confusing, but my overall enjoyment was really high and I definitely recommend!

Spooky! This sent me down a deep dive of the Greek occupation by the ottoman Turks. This is a gory one.

The title is what drew me in the illustrations is what kept me going and the story is what kept me to stay. Highly suggest

This is a dark gothic drama that went much deeper into aisles of gore than I expected. It follows Daphne, a farmer's daughter who lives in a deeply religious and superstitious village, who thinks she's a witch. Her own father curses her because she's female and "useless" in his eyes. After making a new friend, everything absolutely falls apart in the very worst way. This story really showed just how deep corruption can go in any community and that sometimes all it takes is one corrupt person in a higher position to turn everything to poison. It also showed how even the most innocent behavior can be twisted and made to seem like it's the most evil thing ever. The ending felt a little sudden, but it also felt like they were trying to leave it open so there could be a second novel in the future. This graphic novel is terrifyingly gory at moments, even to the point that I was wincing. Even with the super gory scenes, the art was gorgeous.

<spoiler>The worst gory scene was the dismemberment scene. I didn't expect to see a terrifyingly accurate depiction of "dismemberment via horses". I know that was a common way to be sentenced to death back then, but holy mother of god did you have to make it THAT detailed?!</spoiler>

⛪️🩸Greed & Grief🩸⛪️

Genre: Graphic Novel & Horror
Page count: 128


Daphne is a young woman, the daughter of a farmer living in Ottoman Greece, after suffering the death of her older brother she tasked with finding coin to pay for the funeral services since nothing is for free.

This was fast-paced, greiful, frustrating, and satisfactory all in one beautifully illustrated novel. We can feel the frustration of being a poor girl in a patriarchal society where your thoughts, ideas, and feelings don't matter, and decisions are made for you without you in mind. The pacing was great, and I really enjoyed this story!

I recommend this to anyone that loves a good graphic novel or that loves Slewfoot by BROM. This was my first graphic novel by this author & and illustrator, and it definitely won't be my last! I will be adding this to my collection in the future!

Thank you so much to NetGalley & Deadsky Publishing for allowing me to read this e-book graphic novel ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed the storyline and found the images for the graphic novel lovely, and flowed very nicely with the dialog to assist in telling the overall storyline.