Sacher Blythe wants nothing more than a long, peaceful life. Unfortunately, fate puts him directly in the path of Phelan Exa Drozen—the future Demon King. Worse still, Phelan knows far too much, quickly identifying Sacher as an “outsider” from another world who knows the future and may want him dead. Instead of becoming enemies, the two strike an uneasy truce to prevent Phelan’s rise to darkness. But staying close to the would-be demon king comes with complications, as distrust slowly gives way to understanding—and feelings neither of them planned for.
I Think My Friend’s Going to Become the Demon King shines by turning destiny into a relationship problem. The tension doesn’t come from battles or prophecies, but from proximity—two people who shouldn’t trust each other being forced to coexist.
The story excels at slow-burn development, letting affection grow through shared danger, honesty, and vulnerability. Rather than asking how to defeat the demon king, it asks whether becoming one is inevitable—and whether love can change fate.
This is a strong pick for readers who enjoy fantasy romance with emotional stakes and character-first storytelling.
