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(3 / 5)
So this is definitely not my usual fare, but I’ve been a loyal fan of Supernatural for years and as I recently found myself binge watching season 12, it seemed like a good time to pick it up. Overall, this book is full of interesting tidbits about the mythology of the show, mostly focusing on the Judeo-Christian elements: demons, angels, heaven, and hell. There is a bit of other mythology mixed in, especially as we see familiar faces and ideas from Judeo-Christian tradition showing up in other religions.
While I enjoyed the history and mythology presented in this book, it was a bit dry to read straight through. And while I found the Judeo-Christian mythology interesting, I wish there had been a bit more discussion of the monsters of supernatural, especially some of the more unique ones that are not a part of everyday pop culture. There was some of this (especially in the chapter titled “The Winchester Arsenal”), but not as much as I would have liked. It is also worth noting that this book mostly deals with the events of the first 5 seasons (with a small look at some of the early episodes of season 6). With Supernatural starting its 13th season this fall, I definitely felt there is still a lot more to explore.