Evil Librarian Audiobook

Quotes

• “Hysterical! Smart and funny, with a little drama, a little romance, and just the right touch of evil.”

  — Stephenie Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of the Twilight Saga

• “It’s all terrifically entertaining from start to finish, with Cyn’s wry voice narrating her transformation from musical theater–loving, crush-having teen to musical theater–loving, crush-having teen who can also kick some demon butt. The plot is particularly well done here, with several encounters with Mr. Gabriel and other demons providing moments of both horror and humor and eventually culminating in the final demon-human battle.”

  — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

• “Knudsen jumps from picture books and middle-grade fiction to YA with this self-aware supernatural dramedy, which sees an ordinary teenage girl caught up in a war between various evil factions, with the souls of her schoolmates at stake…An entertaining tale with room for future installments.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “Narrator Emily Foster’s blend of pragmatism and emotionality embodies teenaged protagonist Cynthia Rothschild as she fights the demon librarian who is menacing her school and seducing her best friend. The everyday triumphs and struggles of a group of high school students create verisimilitude for listeners as a supernatural battle builds around them. Foster uses this same humanizing power in her characterizations, which endear audiences to Cynthia while making the demons intriguing and unnerving. Foster’s high voice, almost rushed pace, and earnest intonation work well for Cynthia and her friends. She reserves a vocal boisterousness and silken determination for Cynthia’s demon enemies. This is a great listen for YA listeners who favor romance and humor in their thrillers.”

  — AudioFile

• “If Louise Rennison and Christopher Moore had a bibliographic love child it would be this cheekily narrated supernatural offering…Occasional swearing, a dash of romance, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments round out Knudsen’s enjoyable comedic tale, reminiscent of the original Buffy film.”

  — School Library Journal

• “High school can feel like hell some days, especially when you see the new librarian’s ritual summoning circle, or spot his giant wingspan unfurl during study hall…There’s plenty to like here: a budding will-they-won’t-they romance, demonic possession, musical theater references, and more. Knudsen keeps the terror well-tempered with plenty of hilarious situational comedy and touches of the absurd.”

  — Booklist

• “The spirit of Buffy is alive and kicking in this bloody debut for teens from an author better known for her children’s books…Forget paranormal romance; this horror-humor-romance pastiche is where those in search of hot nonhumans should set their sights.”

  — Kirkus Reviews

• “Smart, problem-solving, and loyal, [Cyn] makes an engaging heroine… The first-person narration ranges from self-deprecating wit to breathless, punctuation-free anxiety during suspenseful moments, emphasizing Cyn’s terror—and her determination to save those she loves despite her fear. An excellent choice for fans of Cynthia Leitich Smith’s Tantalize series or Larbalestier and Brennan’s Team Human.

  — Horn Book