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Riley's Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service (Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sophie Queen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 90 ratings

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Most people’s in-laws try to make their lives a living hell, but Riley’s literally succeeded. Not only did they decide that selling their souls to demons was a good idea, they included Riley and her husband, Daniel, in the deal as well. Riley’s life wasn’t exactly perfect before, what with her failed writing career and not-so-great marriage. But at least she didn’t have to worry about creepy demons trying to snatch her body! If it wasn’t for the help of a demon named Thomas, she probably (most definitely) would have gotten possessed. Thomas, for reasons unknown, takes a shine to Riley, much to her chagrin. But beggars can’t be choosers, and if Riley has any hope of stopping the demons plot, she has no choice but to accept this most peculiar alliance. Not that Thomas makes it easy, with his constant winking and cheesy smirks. To defeat the demons, they enlist the help of a priest named Lanh, who suffers from fainting spells, as well as Riley’s instafamous bestie, Andrea. Together, they must work to stop the demon horde from body-snatching everyone and rescue her Daniel-in-distress. . . maybe her in-laws too, but only if they have time.

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"This is the best book I have ever read" - Author Sophie Queen's mother (This review may be considered biased) "Riley's Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service is a smart, sassy, genre bending adventure that explores the all-too-familiar nuances of life in your late 20s while cheekily poking fun at in-laws, faith, and best of all, demons." - Greg Nowachek

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Thank you so much for checking out my debut novel! I hope you enjoy Riley's wacky adventure! After reading if you could please leave a review I would SUPER appreciate it! I'm working on the second book and the more feedback I get the better!!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JD317Y7
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 29, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1731 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 295 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08JKZR6T4

Best Sellers Rank: #1,565,791 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,051 in Horror Comedy
- #2,101 in Satire
- #2,859 in Humorous Fantasy (Kindle Store)

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Author of the "Riley's Excellent and Not-At-All Fake Exorcism Service" Series. Sophie Queen has been telling fantastical stories from the time she was a little girl. A ravenous reader of classic gothic novels and has an unhealthy obsession with cheesy horror flicks. She has written a collection of unique short stories and even a poem or two. This is her first novel, though certainly not her last. She lives with her husband, cat, dog, and sixty-five fish in an old (haunted) Victorian home.

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Greg Nowachek

Devilishly Delectable

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020

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Riley’s Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service is a smart, sassy, genre bending adventure that explores the all-too-familiar nuances of life in your late 20s while cheekily poking fun at in-laws, faith, and best of all, demons.

Balancing together a witty mixture of sass, humor, and the paranormal, this book enticingly carries the reader throughout the story using likable characters and a grounded, practical universe that despite having demonic forces, feels completely realistic.

Nothing feels forced and the settings are believable. The stylish blend of true demonology and the hilarious habits Queen’s demons creates a mythos that’s both fun and quirky without ever feeling too campy. A feat nearly impossible when splicing comedy with the supernatural.

Queen’s ability to present both her lead and supporting characters feels especially effortless, as she does so in a way that feels truly fleshed out without having to rely on arduous exposition. Each character works. And they work well. Their natural qualities are fully realized and perfectly complimented, which in the end, creates an ensemble you cant help but root for along the way.

Whether you’re a fan of vampires, devils, ring girls, or whiskey, Riley’s Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service has something for you. It’s funny, charming, brash, and ballsy. A true original that breathes a fresh breath of satire into the ever-so-serious underworld of demons.

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Kiefer Nunez

A great straightforward horror comedy

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021

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This story had a slow start but gradually picked up as it went along. This is not a deep character driven narrative but instead a quirky, over the top, heartfelt comedy. The character arcs are fairly non existent which suits its simplicity. It reminded me of the show Legends of Tomorrow after their third season, fun and engaging. I recommend this to anyone who likes a fun, easy to read story, and is okay with scene primarily based on dialogue to carry the narrative.

I felt like some scenes were cut short from the lack of details and I would’ve loved to know more. The fast paced narrative had me confused at times because I read with a very cinematic interpretation, so the missing information was disappointing. Regardless, this was a fun read and it’s clearly not meant to be taken seriously.

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JS

Witty, sarcastic and full of dark humour!

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021

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First time reading a comedy/horror. I really didn't know what to expect. I didn't read the synopsis just jumped right in. The cool cover got me curious.

The characters are well written. I loved and enjoyed both Riley's and the demon Thomas's character. I enjoyed the playful exchange of teasing remarks between these two characters. Riley's charm, wittiness and attitude drow me right into the story. I found myself laughing out loud several times thoughout the story.

I also loved the raw and straightforward writing style that was full with sarcasm and dark humour. That was what kept me turning those pages.

I don't think comedy/horror is my thing. My heart wants something more dark and with a twist here and there. That doesn't mean that I couldn't appreciate the witty story.

If you love a story about demonic possession, sarcasm and dark humour this is definitely a story for you. Riley's Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service is free until Saturday.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021

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I would love to meet someone like Riley. She's snarky and feisty but vulnerable and loyal. That's why she intrigues a thousand year old demon who's become somewhat bored with possessing average humans. Once Riley gets past demon Thomas' uber coolness and obvious flirtation (she's faithfully married), she enlists him to fight his clan who've possessed her family. Riley's demon fighting squad consists of her only friend Andrea ( a human goddess who only uses her beauty for good and therefore has a somewhat sinless nature that's useful in fighting demons), the flawed Vietnamese priest Lahn, (who she originally turned to for help fighting the demons but who passes out in panic too often), and the obsessed with Riley demon Thomas.
REANAAFES is filled with humor, wit, and action. I really enjoyed reading it.

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Annmarie

Loved it!!!!! SO sassy!

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020

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I am usually too scared to touch horror books LOL, but this was such a great read!! Not TOO scary, just creepy enough with lots of sassiness and interesting characters! My reading style goes one of 2 ways - I either get addicted and cant put a book down until i finish it...or it will take me MONTHS to get through - this was definitely the former! Finished it in basically 2 days! If you like the horror genre and well written female-leads this is for you! :D

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Boris Vaysman

Page turner!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021

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This book is absolutely a must read! The perfect blend of horror, wit and comedy had me captivated from the first page until the last. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that had me literally laughing out loud throughout the whole thing. Phenomenal writing and characters who know how to keep it real despite supernatural circumstances made this book a fun read. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

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Richard C.

A modern day Picture of Dorian Gray

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020

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This is a light-hearted horror book with a likable protagonist. A failing author, demon and priest enter a mansion...but there is no punch line here. Only a delightful story with a creative plot that is guaranteed to be a page-turner. Well done for a debut novel. The pressure's on for a dynamite sequel....

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Read By Dusk

Fast-paced, humorous horror

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021

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This is a comedy-horror which reminds me of the TV show Lucifer (but with more snark and wittiness). The story is fast-paced and humorous with plenty of banter between the characters. There are some fun scenes that tackle common horror tropes like exorcism and possession. Unfortunately, I wasn't invested in the main character. She doesn't have any character growth and ends the story with the same mindset and attitude she had from the start. While I still liked the story, I would have loved to read it from the point of view of the actual demon.

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Suze

A fun demonic possession story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2022

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I couldn't put this book down. It was so much fun 😊. I just love Riley. Just her whole personality and attitude is brilliant, like she just batters on even if shit is about to hit the fan with all these demons possessing people and desperately trying to possess her too! The dynamics between her and Thomas is just hilarious 😂. He really likes her, she can just about stand him. Basically their whole relationship/little thing they got going on is that he winks at her and she eye rolls at him. Deep down I really do think she likes him a bit more that just tolerating him 😉. I really enjoyed the story line, it was fast paced, whitty, great character development and I loved the fact it is from Riley's perspective because I just find her so funny. I really liked the take that this author took on demons and possessions and made it more of a fun read. If you want a fast paced read about demons and possession that is hilarious and got some knock out phrases, then defs check this out! There is a 2nd in this series which I know I will 100% be reading as soon as I can get my hands on it!!

Deborah Duval

Very unique

Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2020

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I enjoyed the utterly different story, a very fast read. The heroine is relatable, and the story had a lot of very humorous moments. Not my usual genre but I’ll be watching for more from this author.

Kajal Rai

A fun read! Highly recommended!

Reviewed in India on December 1, 2020

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This one of the best books I've read recently and I wholeheartedly recommend everyone to read this! The plot is well-written and well-structured and the main character is so relatable! I had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading this.
Looking forward to read more of the Author's works!

Alex Ravenscroft

An alcoholic writer, her hot, saintly BFF, a smooth-talking demon, and a fainting priest walk into a gated community...

Reviewed in Australia on March 19, 2021

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Honestly, the title of this book grabbed me and I just had to read it! And what a fun one it was! I had such a good time with these characters. A fun twist on the whole "selling your soul to the devil". Our heroine, Riley is funny and relatable (and honestly, I do vibe with a swear-y heroine). The ensemble of characters all have great chemistry and are just a whole lot of fun. I'm also a big fan of the dark humour.

Sophie Queen really has done such a great job with this delightfully devilish tale.

Sarah

Such a fun read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2021

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I went into this book not entirely sure what to expect, but found myself enjoying it from the first few pages! Our protagonist, Riley, is hilarious and bitter with a side of sass that made her one-liners genuinely funny.
Her relationship with Lanh (lawn), Thomas, and Andrea made me smile and laugh out loud in places.
This is a fun, light hearted story that allows the reader to just sit down, not think too hard and just have a good time! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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