Evocation is an absolutely stunning start to the Summoner's Circle series. Having devoured A Dowry of Blood and An Education in Malice, I couldn't wait to read Saint Gibson's latest novel. And did she ever deliver! This is without a doubt my favourite title of hers to date.

Enter a world of the occult, of witchcraft and secret societies in this breathtaking novel. David Aristarkhov's days are numbered: the devil will come to collect on an ancestral deal on his thirtieth birthday. With death looming at his door, David reluctantly reaches out to his ex-boyfriend and secret society rival Rhys. To get his help, he needs to go through his wife, Moira. Thrown into each other's company, old feelings resurface and the trio must work out their differences and feelings, as well as find a way to trick the Devil before it's too late for David.

Saint's character dynamics are spectacular, and for me reading the story from the three perspectives absolutely worked for giving us maximum insight into each of the three protagonists. While David initially came across as stubborn and arrogant, seeing events through his eyes made it impossible not to relate to him. Moira is a central force in the character dynamics, as she demands communication between them. The development of the characters and their relationship was compelling, and I loved where the novel left off on the Deal with the Devil. This was one of my favourite reads of 2024 - the three editions of this title sitting on my shelves can attest to my love for this novel!