Demon Song

Demon Song by Kelsea Yu is a chilling Gothic tale based on Chinese mythology, but it’s also a bittersweet coming of age story of a girl being raised by a single mother who moves her from place to place fleeing a string of abusive relationships.

The latest escape is a return of sorts for Megan’s mother, as an old friend of hers gives them jobs as cleaners along with room and board at a Beijing Opera House.

As Megan explores the opera house, uncovering its secrets, the line between myth and reality begins to disappear, and she finds herself faced with a terrible choice in order to keep herself and her mother safe.

Demon Song is a beautiful Gothic novella with some quite scary moments, a classic brave and sympathetic heroine, and an unanticipated conclusion, and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Titan Books for the advance copy for my honest review.

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