Two demons seek out a photographer before he exposes their existence but humans prove to be more fascinating than previously thought. Shapeshifters, demons and soul ties, mental illness, friendship, self exploration and belonging. Excellent writing with beautiful descriptions of emotions, desires and motivations. An intense start that never let up, the plot spooled out organically like water. There were more than one POVs yet I didn’t mind, every character created immediate connection and lasting impact. A good parallel is Maggie Stiefvater’s, Shiver. Chaste and atmospheric, introspective, a naive broody hero, a psycho on the lose, a small community on the brink of panic. Only here the lore is optimized for a new type of painful, dark and forbidden attraction. I also liked that it was the women who were steadfast with far more grit and courage than the men. I couldn’t put this down and completed it in a couple hours. I don’t doubt that people, unlike me, who love YA/NA will obsess over this.

*It was a pleasure to read the ARC for A Black and Solemn Silence, thank you D. Thompson and IBPA.