Demons and Ramen by A.M. Loweecey Review

 

Exorcism is easy. Living with loss is f*cking impossible.

Father Denis Kaine has spent his life-fighting demons, but nothing could prepare him for losing his twin brother, Xavier. When the Vatican declares Xavier's death a suicide, Denis knows better. Something made his brother pull the trigger. And he's gonna hunt it down.

Fueled by rage, whiskey, and a reckless disregard for his own survival, Denis scours the dark underbelly of Rome, exorcising every creature that slithers up from Hell to get in his way. But his search takes a dangerous turn when he stumbles upon a Vatican-sealed crypt and accidentally releases something far older, far more powerful than any demon he's ever faced.

She's not a ghost. She's not a demon. But she’s hungry, and she’s not leaving without raiding his fridge.

Now, exiled from the Church and stuck with a thousand year old roommate named Emma, Denis is forced into an uneasy alliance. If he wants to know the truth about Xavier's death, he'll need Emma’s help. Armed with a messenger bag full of holy water and their habit of making bad decisions, they dive into the darkest corners of faith, power, and the Vatican's buried secrets.

And something is watching. Hell isn't the only thing hunting him.

A darkly humorous journey through loss and the search for redemption.

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My Review:

This book was interesting. I liked the idea of family and how determined Denis was to find out what happened to his brother. He was willing to fight demons, and eventually, an entity caught up with him. He released Emma, and she was no ordinary spirit. I was confused about how a Catholic priest was attracted to Emma; however, I am not that familiar with many priests performing exorcisms. I was also not happy with all the Latin in the book. I took Latin for years and knew what was being said, but I assume that other readers do not. It was also more of a chore to translate, rather than the author telling me the translation, and knowing I was right. This is definitely a fun read, one to not take too seriously. I am giving this book a 3/5. I was given a copy; however, all opinions are my own.