A Match Made in Hell

In this devilishly fun ride through the underworld, Willow, newly dead and undeniably flawed, lands in a dimension that looks a lot like hell, where she's tasked with surviving seven deadly temptations to earn her way back to the land of the living. Naturally, there's a darkly magnetic figure, Sath, King of Asphodel, and their chemistry is slow-burn perfection: enemies to allies to something way steamier. In a journey laced with both snark and vulnerability, Willow wrestles with her desire for redemption and her growing connection to Sath. While some early reveals about Willow's past feel predictable, her quick wit, impulsiveness, and occasional abrasiveness give her an authentic voice, even when she's making mistakes. Ingham builds a richly fleshed-out world with vivid descriptions and a sharp sense of place, and the delicious, believable dynamic between Willow and Sath will delight fans of morally gray characters. Sexy, edgy, and laced with just the right among of wicked humor, this satisfyingly twisted paranormal romance, which reads more like new adult than a typical YA, will appeal to fans of the darkly supernatural. Aurora Dominguez Booklist