Jon Skovron — Misfit

Amulet Books. 2011, Hardcover with dust jacket, First Edition/First print., very good cond.. <p>Jael has always felt like a freak. She’s never kissed a boy, she never knew her mom, and her dad’s always been superstrict—but that’s probably because her mom was a demon, which makes Jael half demon and most definitely not a normal sophomore girl. On her sixteenth birthday, a mysterious present unlocks her family’s dangerous history and Jael’s untapped potential. What was merely an embarrassing secret before becomes a terrifying reality. Jael must learn to master her demon side in order to take on a vindictive Duke of Hell while also dealing with a twisted priest, best-friend drama, and a spacey blond skater boy who may have hidden depths.</p> <p>Author Jon Skovron takes on the dark side of human nature with his signature funny, heartfelt prose.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Misfit<br></i></b>« “An impeccably paced and unusually profound urban-fantasy novel. Thoughtful, scary and captivating.” –<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review</p>