Book Review: Monster MASH by Angie Fox

Title: The Monster MASH (The Monster MASH book 1)
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Fantasy; Paranormal; Romance
Publication Date: December 29th, 2020
Publisher: Moose Island Books

The day I was drafted into the army of the gods, all I knew about being a MASH surgeon was what I’d learned from Hawkeye Pierce and Hot Lips Houlihan. Now here I am, Dr. Petra Robichaud, in the middle of an immortal war, assigned to a MASH camp with a nosy sphinx, a vegetarian werewolf, and an uptight vampire who really needs to get a life.

At least they’re all too busy with their own dramas to discover my secret: I can see the dead. It’s a forbidden gift, one that can get me killed, so I haven’t told a soul.

Until the arrestingly intense Galen arrives on my operating table, half-dead and totally to-die-for. When his spirit tries to slip out of his fatally wounded body, I impulsively slip it back in. Call it a rash resurrection. One I’ll live to regret.

Now Commander Galen of Delphi knows my secret, and he’s convinced I’m part of an ancient prophecy—one that can end the war for good. But taking a chance could cost me everything. And it would be easier to convince him to leave me alone, except now the prophecies are starting to come true…

Rating

*A Thank you the NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book. This is my honest and unbiased review*

Hello Fellow Readers,

I’m a big fan of Fox Southern Spirits Mystery series so when I saw this book I had to jump at the chance to read it. A MASH monster story sounded pretty amazing (I’m also a big fan of the series) Unfortunately, I just couldn’t connect with the characters, which caused me not to really care all that much about the plot. Despite this Fox’s writing is still really good, but it’s missing a little of the charm that made me fall in love with we other series

 

 Overall, not my cup of tea

 

 

Sweet Tea and Spirits; Angie Fox

 

Title: Sweet Tea and Spirits
Series: Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #5
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Cozy Mystery; Paranormal
Publication Date: April 25, 2017
Publisher: Moose Island Books

Southern girl Verity Long is about as high society as her pet skunk. Which is why she’s surprised as anyone when the new head of the Sugarland social set invites her to join the "it" girls. But this is no social call. Verity’s new client needs her to go in undercover and investigate strange happenings at the group’s historic headquarters.

But while spirits are whispering hints of murder, the socialites are more focused on Verity’s 1978, avocado-green Cadillac. And when Verity stumbles upon a fresh body, she's going to need the long-dead citizens of Sugarland to help her solve the crime. Good thing she has the handsome deputy sheriff Ellis Wydell on hand, as well as her ghostly sidekick Frankie. The bad thing is, the ghosts are now whispering about the end of a certain ghost hunter.

Rating

Hello Fellow Reader,

So I don't know why I've never thought this before or maybe this book just highlighted it more but Verity is a very, very, very bad investigator. She's just so trusting and naive, Come on Verity you're investigating a murder, you need to be a little suspicious! Also, I didn't like Verity as much as I usually do, typically I love her but she was being a little rude to Frankie. She wants his power but is very judgemental and mean towards him sometimes. I do like that she was called out for it at the end.

I really liked the story in this one despite not enjoying Verity as much. I knew who did it, but I don't read these for the mystery aspect of the book, I enjoy them because they are quick, entertaining and easy reads. Ellis, of course, was amazing and supportive, we also meet some new characters who I hope we see more of and there were actually some moments that I liked Virginia. I know that last one is a bit of a shocker. 

Overall, I can't wait to see where Fox takes this series and if Verity wises up to become a strong investigator.

Top 10 Tuesday: Authors I’ve Read the Most Books By

Hello Fellow Readers! Today I am participating in Top 10 Tuesday, created by That Artsy Reader Girl. Typically, I don't keep track of the authors I read so I am excited to see who exactly I've been reading the most from and what genre it is! I've had to deep dive into my goodreads books, but while some authors I knew would be picked, others I was surprised about. By the way, the authors are not listed in any particular order, besides who I discovered and whatnot. Enjoy!

1. Shel Silverstein (5 Books)

Not sure if I wanted to include childhood books but I have read these again as an adult so I am including them. I loved these books as a kid and Shel Silverstein was actually the first author I read on my own. 

2. Angie Fox (5 books)

I really liked Angie Fox's Southern Ghost Hunter series, and as soon as I have read the entire series I will dive into her demon slayers series. 

3. Susan Dennard (4 Books)

I've really enjoyed the witchlands series, which I will be started Bloodwitch this month, and I have also delved into her Something strange and deadly series as well. 

4. Jim Butcher (8 Books)

I like Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series and I am currently listening to the 8th audiobook, I really liked The Aeronaut's Windlass and will be reading the second book when it gets published (hopefully, soon!!!!) and I do have the first book in the Codex Alera series. 

5. Mira Grant (3 Books)

The Newsflesh series are one of my all time favorite zombie books to date, and I really want to read her Parasitology book, as well as her Rolling the deep series. 

6. Auralee Wallace (2 books)

I know I have only read two books by Wallace but I really loved them, and I really wish she would continue this series. I know she also writes a murder mystery series that I want to get into when I have the time. 

7. Amanda Lovelace (2 books)

While I loved to read poems as a child and teenage, Lovelace was the one who really connected my adulthood to poetry. I really need to get more of her books because her poetry really inspires me. 

8. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (2 books)

I honestly didn't think I would see any non fiction writers on here but I was wrong. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy is a anthropologist and I really love her work. She mostly focuses on female reproduction and instincts. 

9. Amanda M. Lee (3 books)

I don't think I have ever properly reviewed these books on the blog which is a shame because I really liked them. I plan on rereading them in between my requests to make sure I can share with you all my feelings on them

10. Neil Gaiman (3 books)

This one surprised me because I thought I would have read more books by Gaiman but I have only read 3 and one was an anthology. I am currently listening to the full cast production of American Gods, and I want to read more books by him I just have to make some time. 

Quick Review! A Ghostly Gift; Angie Fox

Title: A Ghostly Gift (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #1.5)
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher:
Published:

Verity Long doesn't want to see ghosts, and she'd rather not let anyone know her little secret, either. But when a restless spirit stirs up trouble in her friend's resale shop, Verity and her very new, very dead gangster friend team up to learn what is really happening. They discover an age-old secret and must learn the truth behind a mysterious disappearance... before it's too late

Hello Fellow Reader,

This was a pretty fun Novella to read. It takes place between the first book Southern Comforts and the second book The Skeleton in the closet. This read doesn't center on a murder like all the other books, rather, this time Verity and Frankie are investigating a haunting at an antique shop. The story was a really quick read that took me less than an hour. While the story was fun, I believe the way it was solved seemed way too much of a coincidence. Maybe this was done to keep the length short but I can get over how everything just fell into place.

Deader Homes and Gardens; Angie Fox

Title: Deader Homes and Gardens (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #4)
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Moose Island Books
Published Date: October 9th, 2016

Southern belle Verity Long is back in business—as a ghost hunter. Now all she has to do is visit the town's creepiest mansion and exorcize a family of vengeful spirits. A piece of cake. After all, ghosts love her and need her... that is until she meets the ghosts of Rock Fall mansion. They'll do anything to keep their murderous secrets hidden within the cliff-side fortress—even if that means getting rid of one meddling ghost hunter.With the entire town skeptical and scrutinizing her every move, Verity struggles to uncover the century-old mystery behind the house. And when she stumbles upon a very fresh, very dead body, she realizes there’s more to it than she ever imagined. With the help of her sexy cop boyfriend, Ellis, and her ghostly gangster sidekick, Frankie, she braves the overgrown gardens, the desolate family cemetery, and the haunted mansion that have been locked away for generations.Can Verity unearth the truth before she's the next one buried on the deadly grounds?

Rating

Hello Fellow Readers,

So I really like this series. I've read the other three books and I love them, this one was no different. This one was interesting because now everyone knows that Verity can see ghosts. Trying to set up a business around this she seems to be failing until she gets a call to visit the Rock Fall mansion. Things start off a bit intense for Verity and I like that she is still scared despite doing this a couple of times now, she isn't all gung-ho about it. We still see a lot of our favorites like Frankie, who is finally coming into his own as a character and I really like the friendship between him and Verity. Lucy is still around and being cute and cuddly (about as cute as one can be given that she is a skunk). We then have Ellis, who is still sexy and understanding and caring and kind and okay... He is pretty much perfect.

I do like Ellis and Verity's relationship, he is supportive of her choices and doesn't try to control her life (but just wants her to be safe, which is understandable). I am really glad that it doesn't take center stage in the story but is there as a comfort. This new mystery was interesting, even if I did solve it right away. That's okay because while this is a mystery, it doesn't have to be complicated which is why I go back to this series every time. It's interesting to see what is going to happen after the developments in this book and if her business will start taking off. I hope it does, that means more books.

31 days of October; The Hauted Heist; Angie Fox

Just because she can see the dead doesn’t mean Verity Long wants to spend her days hunting ghosts. Instead, she’s over the moon to land a marketing job at the local bank… until she finds her new boss dead in the vault. Even her ghost friend, Frankie, knows that's no way to start a career.
Relieved to let the police take charge, Verity steps aside, bound and determined to keep her ghost sightings to herself. But when she learns the main suspect in the murder is a very crooked, very dead mobster, Verity knows it's up to her to solve the case.

She teams up with her ghostly gangster buddy Frankie, as well as the irresistible and charming Ellis, as the three of them search haunted mob hideouts, hidden passageways, and historic cemeteries for the facts behind the heist of the century—and a modern-day motive for murder.

Too bad uncovering the truth could very well make Verity the next victim... 

Title: The Haunted Heist (Book 3 in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries)
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Mystery; Paranormal
Published: March 17th 2016

Rating:

Hello My Fellow Readers!

I've decided to do a 31 days of October, in doing so I will be showcasing my love for Supernatural, Horror, Mystery & suspense/thriller. Not sure if I want to keep it limited to books or branch out to other media like Television, Movies and Music. If you want to join in go ahead. The More the Merrier! (or would it be scarier?). Starting off my October 1st is my review for Book 3 of the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries.

The Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries is my go to books for when I am feeling the need for some easy and entertaining reading. While I do still love Verity, Frankie and the gang this book seemed just a tiny bit blah. It follows almost the exact same format and almost the same story. Verity is still broke, Frankie still hasn't been able to move on & her evil almost mother in law is well... Still evil.

There were a couple of things that did sort of made this one stand out. Verity and Ellis finally decided to make things official and try despite everything seemingly being against them. Verity's secret is also now out of the bag which makes me really interested in reading the next book.

Southern Spirits; Angie Fox

Hello Fellow Readers,

*This book was provided for me by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review* So I have been in sort of a light-hearted romance mood lately. It's probably the snow, or that I have been feeling sick. This sure did do the trick though. Southern Spirits is the first in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery Series.

Book Synopsis

Title: Southern Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter #1)
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Published: January 21st, 2015

When out of work graphic designer Verity Long accidentally traps a ghost on her property, she’s saddled with more than a supernatural sidekick—she gains the ability to see spirits. It leads to an offer she can’t refuse from the town’s bad boy, the brother of her ex and the last man she should ever partner with.

Ellis Wyatt is in possession of a stunning historic property haunted by some of Sugarland Tennessee’s finest former citizens. Only some of them are growing restless—and destructive. He hires Verity put an end to the disturbances. But soon Verity learns there’s more to the mysterious estate than floating specters, secret passageways, and hidden rooms.

There’s a modern day mystery afoot, one that hinges on a decades-old murder. Verity isn't above questioning the living, or the dead. But can she discover the truth before the killer finds her?

Rating

I really liked this book, and it didn't surprise me. Verity is very likable, due to certain events that happened to her before the start of the book you root for her since the very beginning. She's in a bad situation that just progressively seems to get worse. The first ghost you meet is Frankie, Verity accidentally dumps his ashes into her rose bush, trapping him to her house, she discovers however that some ashes are still in his urn so he can go wherever the urn goes. He and Verity soon form a alliance and with Frankie's help, Verity is able to see into the spirit world. 

Verity soon finds work helping get rid of a poltergeist for Ellis the Deputy Sheriff, things become complicated when she starts to feel attracted to Ellis. Ellis as it turns out is Verity's Ex-fiances brother. Secrets are soon revealed about the Poltergeist and Verity's life is soon on the line. There's a bit of mystery attached to the book that I have to admit I didn't predict. 

I really liked Fox's writing, she has a way of carrying the story so that you don't get bored. Fox also doesn't thrust the entire backstory at you in a way that makes it hard to digest. She incorporates it into the story really well.   

There are three other books in the series along with 2 short stories. I will be reading the next book The Skeleton in the closet.

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox writes sweet, fun, action-packed mysteries. Her characters are clever and fearless, but in real life, Angie is afraid of basements, bees, and going up stairs when it is dark behind her. Let’s face it. Angie wouldn’t last five minutes in one of her books.

Angie is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She lives in St. Louis with her football-addicted husband, two kids, and Moxie the dog.

You can check out the goodreads page and also purchase the book. Angie Fox also has a website you can check out as well