This story is absolutely beautifully written and drawn. I felt compelled by every word, every chapter, every page! It truly is a remarkable story.

This book was gorgeously illustrated and I really enjoyed the story. I only wish there was more to it, whether that be a longer story or just more detail.

Thank you to Theo Prasidis, Dead Sky Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC!

I thought this would be a little different but it wasn't bad. The art is fantastic and fits the story. Daphne is an interesting character and reminded me a little of a Robin hood except she wants to give not take. The devil is well the devil. I didbt really understand the whole devil visit demanding payment and he will return. So does that mean there is more? Part 2? Easy to read and a good story.

The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil follows the story of Daphne, who is reviled by her village and has a very difficult relationship with her father once her brother dies. When her father is not able to find enough money to pay for her brother's funeral and the community won't help, she unwittingly gets on the Devil's bad side.

The story is divided in 3 parts, each telling a piece of the story from the point of view of one of our “main characters.” Despite the nonlinearity of the tales, all the main questions are answered. However, receiving those answers take quite some time, and I spent a lot of the story trying to figure out, for example, why the villagers hated her.

Unfortunately, I had some problems understanding the artwork. While the story is not necessarily action-packed, the illustrations deeply focused on the movement of the characters. I struggled with understanding what was happening sometimes, but it was probably because, due to personal preferences, I don't usually read comic books with this particular style.

Finally, I just did not relate Daphne all that much. The story shows some very interesting themes and I would have liked to have certain topic explored in-depth, such as the hypocrisy of the “Christian” villages, but that is sadly one of the downsides of the medium. More complex stories would benefit from more space and time to develop. It just simply wasn't for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Theo Prasidis, and Dead Sky Publishing for the advanced copy. This review is left voluntarily and honestly.

3.75 ⭐

Thank you to Netgalley and Dead Sky Publishing for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I am always on the look out for stories that portray the darkness and corruption found within organized religion, especially in a historical context. Combine that 'bookish wish list item' with a graphic novel and you have The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil. I was blown away by the illustrations and I'm very eager to look further into Staša Gacpar's work should it resemble the raw and beautiful art found here.

Regarding the story, this was much darker than I was anticipating (which is good!) and I enjoyed the look into the corruption and the hold the Priest had on the community and the impact that had on our main character, Daphne, following the loss of her brother, Nikolas. While I enjoyed The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil and believe the graphic novel format of telling the story was done well, I wanted more time with the plot to really engage with the story and characters.

Overall, I would recommend this to someone looking for a graphic novel with 'horror-like' elements and quick impactful read about religion historically.

I really enjoyed this! The art was beautiful, that's one of the reasons why I wanted to read it. The story was really good as well, how the story interacted with other characters and then we saw their side of things in the next chapter. I really hope we see more from this author or even more to this story or character though I think Daphne's story ends where it should. It was darker than I thought which was great. Auggh I just can't get over how gorgeous this art is. Definitely recommend

Absolutely beautiful and engaging. I want three more of these! Such an engaging protagonist, beautiful art style, and heartfelt story.

I liked neither the story nor the artwork, so this one wasn’t for me.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy.

How so scary when the art is so pretty? I really like the color scheme of this graphic novel. The storyline was enticing and I am excited to see more!

I truly wish this book continues as a series—it left me wanting more. The story deeply resonated with me, especially in how it focused on the female character's journey and the psychological impact of following the wrong prophet. It’s rare to see such strong, emotionally layered storytelling paired with stunning illustrations. The visuals added intensity and depth to every scene, making the experience even more immersive. I felt connected to the character's struggle and strength, and as I turned the last page, I genuinely didn’t want it to end. This book deserves a sequel—it has so much more to say.

Ambientata fra le montagne di una Turchia contadina, dove superstizione riti ancestrali convivono con superstizione e riti cristiani, la storia di Daphne, contadina non amata dal padre, disprezzata dal villaggio, additata come strega dal prete crudele e corrotto non è incisiva: le illustrazioni sono molto efficaci, ma manca semplicemente lo spazio per sviluppare quella che avrebbe potuto essere una storia notevole di liberazione e rivalsa, contro tutti i poteri costituiti e oppressivi.
Così rimane soltanto un abbozzo, che suggerisce soltanto quello che avrebbe potuto essere.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free e-graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

This was a quick and interesting read. It definitely shows the difficulty of being a woman in ancient times. It also shows the corruption of the church and how it can impact many behind the guise of purity. The artwork was good, I just wish there was a little more to the plot than what we received to draw out more of the artwork as well.

A historical/folklore graphic novel short story of religious horror. The art is excellent and the story is good, but it didn't blow me away.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dead Sky Publishing for my arc in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

*3.5 stars rounded up to 4*

"The Girl, The Priest, and The Devil" is a quick read graphic novel about a young girl who dreams of more, a corrupt priest, and the real devil hidden in plain view in a mountain village. I enjoyed this for the most part and found it very engaging. It's super quick to read, like I started and finished this in maybe 15 minutes. I thought the art was interesting looking and fit the "vibes" of the narrative. While a part of me enjoyed the quickness of the story, another part of me wanted more. I wanted to know more about Daphne and what ended up happening to her.

Otherwise and enjoyable quick read.

I love reading stories based on different cultures’ folklores, so this was an easy pick for me since it’s set in Greece. I was not familiar with the original story, so the twist came as a real surprise for me! And it did not disappoint!
I am absolutely obsessed with this graphic novel. It’s so beautiful, dark, and poetic! The artwork is incredible and I kept getting mesmerized by it.
The pacing was fast with no boring moments. I truly wish this novel was longer and I can’t wait for it to be released, so I can add it to my collection!

Thanks NetGalley and Dead Sky Publishing for an eARC!

Thank you Netgalley for letting me sample this book. I wrote a better review on Fable site because I wasnt given a link right away to review it on here. From what I remember the story line was OK. I feel like they should explain more in upcoming books. I really enjoyed the graphics though.

Breathtaking and dark. The Girl, the Priest and the Devil is a graphic novel that follows Daphne's life after the death of her brother, a scenario that leads her to be left alone with her father who, like almost all the residents of the village where they both live, serves as a marionette of the priest's will, a threatening and sinister figure.

As an artist, I have nothing but praise for Staša Gacpar's work! Her characters are very expressive and the scenarios are astonishing, perfectly resonating with the atmosphere set in an isolated village in 19th century Greece.

When I received ARC ( huge thanks to Netgalley and Dead Sky Publishing!) I didn't think I'd love it so much. I've already picked up other works by the same author and I can't wait to read them all. If you like Ethel Cain, Midsommar or darker folklore tales, there's no better choice than The Girl, the Priest and the Devil.

It was good, a quick read, and felt a bit predictable. The art was nice, but I feel like I have heard this story many times before a bit unoriginal.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

This was really well done, the illustrations were beautiful, and the story was engaging and interesting. The pacing was really thoughtful as well

One that was in my peripheral, with no real plans to pick up. I'm glad I did. It pleased me, and elements recalled <i>Mr. Sardonicus</> and <i>Onibaba</>.