Memoirs of a Household Demon is the story of Yuriel, a mid-tier demon tasked with corrupting a modern-day slacker named Paul Meechum. What begins as a humorous tale of vices, laziness, and divine rivalry soon turns into something deeper. Through poker games in attic hideouts and spiritual face-offs with a pompous guardian angel named “Goldie,” Yuriel gradually becomes entangled in a neighborhood full of more meaning than he bargained for, especially when he starts spying on a neighboring family whose love and strength challenge everything he thought he knew about his place in the world.

The writing in this book is a blast. It’s quick, snappy, and sharp as a whip. The banter between Yuriel and Goldie had me laughing more than once, and the absurdity of demons playing poker with eternal punishment on the line was pure genius. But what surprised me most was how fast the tone could shift from jokes about weed brownies to scenes so tender and raw they made my chest ache. The author manages this emotional rollercoaster with a light touch, never getting preachy, never losing the humor, but letting the heart sneak up on you. It’s rare to see a story so funny yet so genuinely moving.

The real power here lies in the ideas. The book plays with spiritual themes like heaven, hell, purpose, and redemption, but it doesn’t hand you easy answers. Yuriel, who starts as a sarcastic, jaded trickster, slowly changes just by watching a family love each other well. He doesn’t suddenly become a saint, but he’s clearly haunted by the good he sees. I felt that. I’ve been there. Sometimes, witnessing real love or real faith shakes you more than any lecture ever could. And the contrast between his rowdy chaos and the quiet strength of the Torres family hit me hard.

Memoirs of a Household Demon is perfect for anyone who likes their humor laced with soul. It’s a great fit for fans of Neil Gaiman or Good Omens, or for readers who want a story that blends the ridiculous with the divine. If you’ve ever wondered whether a demon could find redemption or if you just need a good laugh with a punch of meaning, you should read this book.

Pages: 337 | ASIN : B0DNR6CN42