A book for young readers set in the underworld sounds like a dicey premise. But I promise you'll be surprised once you dive in. Amid all the adventures, scares and laughs, the themes of decency, friendship and atonement abound.
Here's a review from School Library Journal for Down In Flames - but it's really about both stories:
"Hell has never been so appealing. This engaging sequel catches up with Donny Taylor (mere teenage mortal) and Angela Obscura (archdemon of the underworld) as they slay beasts, fight fantastic creatures, and order takeout. Catanese reprises the memorably dry, witty tone from Donny’s Inferno. Riffing on the classic mythos of hell handed down by Dante, the first book revealed reforms of hell that, among other things, extinguished the infamous “Pit of Fire.” ...As they are assigned increasingly lethal missions that could kill Donny but will leave Angela unscathed, he begins to question why she insists he put himself in danger when she has no need of mortal help. VERDICT: A satisfying sequel sure to please readers of the first book, in a series that appeals to fans of the tones struck by Rachel Renée Russell and Rick Riordan." - School Library Journal
The adventures continue in a story that's even bigger, better and funnier than the first. Souls have gone missing, and it's Angela's job to find out who's taking them and why. Meanwhile Donny's job is to try to survive as the capers grow more dangerous by the day. As the mission takes them to unexpected corners of the world, will this unlikely pair stick together, or will it all go down in flames?
“Worldbuilding continues to be impressive…fast-paced action… another suspenseful read…a series that promises continued terror and delight” - Kirkus Reviews