Summary of A Demon's Horns: Vice College For Young Demons: Year One by Marie Mistry

Dive into the chaotic world of Vice College for Young Demons in 'A Demon's Horns: Year One.' Join Horny and her friends in supernatural misadventures!

Welcome to the Vice College for Young Demons, where horns are not just a fashion statement but also a way of life! A Demon's Horns: Year One gives you an all-access pass to the chaotic lives of young demons who are trying to juggle their studies, friendships, and, of course, mastering their powers-assuming, of course, they can figure out what those powers even are.

Our story kicks off with the arrival of a fresh batch of demon students who are about as ready for college as a cat is ready to swim. The main character, who I'm going to call "Horny," not because she has literal horns (though she might!), is determined to make her mark in this crazy school filled with supernatural shenanigans. Spoiler alert: She's going to have a wild ride!

Think Hogwarts, but instead of being wizards, these kids are working on their demon-y specialties, which include things like fire-breathing and/or shady deals with otherworldly beings. And instead of Quidditch, there's probably some unholy version of sports that involves throwing things at your enemies while trying to survive the wrath of an angry professor. Fun times!

Throughout the narrative, we meet a colorful cast of characters who each represent different aspects of demon culture-some are more about the grind of studying and the student loans (okay, maybe not loans, but debt in the demon world definitely exists), while others are just trying to party like there's no tomorrow (because, let's face it, in demon terms, that might actually be true). The dynamics among these characters create a rich, if chaotic, tapestry of friendships, rivalries, and all those delightful teen angst tropes that we love to roll our eyes at.

And what would a demon college be without a sinister plot lurking in the shadows? Yes, Horny and her buddies will have to navigate sinister ambitions and dark secrets brewing beneath the surface of this seemingly friendly institution. It's basically a hot mess of a mystery that keeps you guessing-will they find their way, or will they end up joining the black-market soul trade?

Now, onto the relationships because what's college without love triangles that resemble more of a love octagon? Horny will find herself torn between a brooding demon with a mysterious past (the classic bad boy trope) and a charming, albeit overly optimistic sunshine character who's only there for snacks and cuddles. Who will win her heart? It's a whirlwind romance, but honestly, at this point, we're just rooting for her to pass her classes.

As the Year One progresses, we see Ho-rny grapple with her identity amidst all of this chaos. There are lessons to be learned, trials to face, and perhaps a little too much snarky humor for good measure. Let's be real, if you're not cracking jokes while facing impending doom, what are you even doing?

To sum it all up, A Demon's Horns: Year One is a delightful romp through demonhood, filled with laughter, friendship, and maybe a little bit of existential dread. It's all about finding your tribe (or, shall I say, your coven?) and figuring out how to embrace who you really are-horns and all.

So grab your comic relief and buckle up, because in the world of Vice College, things are bound to get weird-and we wouldn't want it any other way! Now, if only they had a course on "Avoiding Fateful Decisions 101," maybe things would go a little smoother.

Maddie Page

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