The first review of Satan’s Diary is in, and it’s…
5 STARS!
Read the entire review below. Then preorder on Amazon.
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
EDITORIAL REVIEW
8th May 2025
TITLE: SATAN’S DIARY
AUTHOR: Nicholas Ponticello
Star Rating: 5
‘A highly original retelling of Lucifer’s life on Earth and how even a fallen angel can fall in love. Highly recommended!’
REVIEW
What a fascinating novel this is, the author, Nicholas Ponticello, creating his very own, living amongst us, Lucifer, or, as he’s now called, Todd Rivet – a kite flyer who works three days a week in a student coffee shop. This is his ‘immortal’ story: how he came into being, his attempts to understand humanity, and how he falls in love. And, I must say, I loved it. It’s insightful, accessibly written and, well – different; and I happen to love ‘different.’
So, what did I enjoy the most? Well, I loved how character focused it was; how I got to know every character, even the secondary, so very well. It’s all in the detail, you see. Like how God is particular about his lawns and the angel, Michael, snips every blade to a predetermined length. And that’s just in the first chapter. I also loved the writing style, the author capable of not only developing his characters but keeping a strong pacing all the way till the end. Finally, there’s humour here; the subtle kind, not the fall over and fart kind, and it works; it works really, really well. So, if you happen to be on the hunt for a character-led, highly original novel in which Lucifer is the protagonist, this book is for you. I think most readers will enjoy getting to know this fallen angel and they’ll be amazed by how very human he is. All in all, a gripping read.
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review, www.thewsa.co.uk
