Title: Maryn
Author: QueenVadamerca

Description:
The sinner becomes the saint.

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The last thing Maryn expected was to spend his time with an exorcist... hunting his own kind. After the possession of his now ex-girlfriend nearly ended in tragedy, the Incubus demon has taken a vow to find the unholy creature responsible; but not without the help of the local exorcist and his best friend, Matthew. When cases of demonic possession continue to rise in number, the pair must step up to the challenge, or face the opening of the gates of Hell.

*Mature Content Graphic violence, language, and sexuality.

Copyright © 2019 by QueenVadamerca All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
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Your title is a name, and I like how that ties directly to the main character of the story.

I must admit, in that moment after I read the title and before I read the summary, I imagined Maryn to be a girl. I'm curious to know the meaning of this name, or if it is a created name. Maren, Meryn, and Merryn are all spellings of an American girl's name, derived from Latin, which means "of the sea", I'm quite curious to know if your Maryn's name has that same meaning.

Your description is captivating. It pulls me in from the opening line, making me want to know more about Maryn and his story. What was it like for him when he was a demon? How did he escape that life?

I love how, after finishing the summary, my mind is filled with new questions. This is a great sign, as it means readers will be eager to continue on to the first chapter of your book.

The storyline itself is eerie and intriguing. I enjoyed the action scene in the opening chapter, when Maryn and Matthew performed the first exorcism. This immediately got my attention, and got me even more involved in the story.

From there, you do a great job of holding readers' attention once you've captured it. The plot flows smoothly, the characters are easy to follow, and Maryn's narration of his circumstances seems realistic.

Your grammar is quite good, and I didn't notice any blatantly obvious mistakes. On the contrary, your word choice and sentence flow paint vivid pictures of people and places in our minds. At one point in the first chapter, you provided a very life-like description of Matthew.

Matthew glanced at me, raising his thick brows that rested above green eyes. His biracial background graced him with a warm tan. Stubble rested above his mouth, on his chin, and reached his faint sideburns. He was a good looking guy. When I first met him, I was almost certain he worked on the side as a Calvin Klein model.

This description really brings Matthew to life, and I can clearly imagine his appearance. I think these descriptions are a strength of your story, and your language really helps them shine through. It seems effortless how you incorporated the description into this paragraph. You don't immediately start explaining his looks, instead taking The opportunity to do so when Matthew looks at Maryn. I think this makes the introduction of Matthew's appearance seem more fluid, and I appreciate how you've taken the time to format this so it doesn't feel rushed.

Would I recommend this story? Yes. Anyone who likes horror may find this interesting, and to an extent dark fantasy readers can enjoy. If you like a complex protagonist and a generous bit of action, this is also the story for you.

OVERALL SCORE: 98/100