Hallowed Be Thy Name is a fantastic debut about religion, trauma and connection.
Augustus has always been told the Devil lives inside him. He didn't know it was true until a failed exorcism results in his mother's disappearance, binding him to a Devil only he can see.
As recurring nightmares bleed into reality, his darkening mind and growing paranoia leads him to the chilling realisation that he is becoming the very thing he has always feared: The villain of his own story.
A sliver of salvation infiltrates Augustus' guarded walls upon meeting classmate Nathaniel Carrington. Forced to collaborate on a university assignment, their research incites a desperate search for the cult that stole Augustus' mother, confronting him with the truth buried deep inside the House on North Lane. As Nathaniel and Augustus grow closer, the Devil fights to keep them apart.
The book follows Augustus Saint through the first20 years of his life, from a child to a young adult, which makes you feel even more emotions for him and the struggles he's facing.
He's an amazing protagonist and I enjoyed overthinking his actions and thoughts and trying to figure out with him together what's real and what's just in his head..
Also, minor detail but l loved the way the title of this book has a deep meaning for the story and how often it's been referred to. Truly made the book feel round and complete!
I can recommend this book to everyone interested in horror books as this one forces you to question the words written and the things happening.
This is unlike any book l've ever read, go give it a try!!
