#Review - Werewolves of London by Angie Fox #Fantasy #Romance

Series: Monster M*A*S*H # 3
Format: Kindle, 247 pages
Release Date: February 23, 2021
Publisher: Moose Island Books
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Fantasy / Romance

A cease-fire in flames. A dragon on the loose. And wouldn’t you know it? Guy trouble.

Getting drafted into a paranormal MASH unit during a war between the gods was life-changing to say the least. And it hasn’t left me with much of a personal life. Case in point: deciding what to buy Medusa for her baby shower should have been my only “me time” task for the week. But when my hot-as-Hades ex-boyfriend storms back into my life dragging a wounded, half-mad dragon shifter, things get complicated.

The dragon may be the key to ending the war—if I can heal her and keep her hidden. To do it, I’ll need the help of both my current guy and my ex—because nothing says love like a covert operation. But I can’t just let her die or fall into enemy hands. Even if keeping a lid on her secret might force me to reveal mine.

Either way, there’s no going back. This time, I have no choice but to change the world—or die trying.

Werewolves of London is the third and final installment in author Angie Fox's Monster M*A*S*H trilogy. 3 months have passed since the ending of The Transylvania Twist. Dr. Petra Robichaud works for the 3063rd MASH unit on the fringes of a war between the old gods, and the new gods. She recently discovered that the man she thought died 10 years ago, is actually alive and was actually working for her enemies. There is also this prophecy that states that a healer who can see the dead could be the one who finally stops the war which has been raging since the fall of Troy. 

The oracles have prophesied that a healer who sees the dead along with her bronze weapon will lead the charge to the finish. If Petra's secret is discovered, it's an automatic death sentence since the Gods have forbidden her talent. To add a few twists to the story, Marc believes it is time to ask Petra to finally marry him which isn't something Petra is ready for. Especially since she had her heart broken, and she can't go anywhere the war is over, or she ends up a casualty of the war. To make this even more twisted, Galen of Delphi arrives at camp injured and he brought with him a special dragon named Leta. 

Leta, like most Dragons not named Marc, were forcibly collared and used by the Gods as Kamikaze bombers. And, if that weren't enough excitement, the brief cease fire between gods comes to an end with the arrival of investigators who are looking for two very important people; Galen and Leta. Oh, and let's not forget one of the strangest baby showers that you will ever read about. Petra is invited by Medusa to attend her baby shower along with all of Medusa's sisters and the Fates in attendance who provide Petra with one more piece of the puzzle that she'll need if she's going to stop the fighting between Gods.

Will Petra’s secret be exposed? Can she bring the war to an end? Will Petra finally make a choice between Galen and Marc? Can Galen help Petra achieve the last three prophecies? What other hurdles will the couple face to be together before the war is over? And, will Petra live to tell the story once the entire universe knows who she is?  

Overall, I'm a bit confused by the abruptness of the ending but I'm glad that Petra finds a bit of a happy ending. For a long time, Petra didn't want to get her heart broken again, especially by Galen who left her go to back to doing what he does best. Petra’s struggles to succeed in ending the war mirrored her struggles to connect with her forever love. I'm a little confused by the title because honestly it doesn't make sense except for the fact that the author enjoys a bit of sarcasm from her characters. 

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#Review - The Transylvania Twist by Angie Fox #Fantasy #Paranormal #Romance

Series: Monster M*A*S*H # 2
Format: E-Book, 308 pages
Release Date: January 26, 2021
Publisher: Moose Island Books, LLC
Source: Publisher
Genre: Fantasy / Paranormal

A shaky truce. A pregnant Medusa. And a dedicated doctor who keeps legends alive.

Even during a truce, I have my hands full as a MASH surgeon to an army of warring gods—especially when Medusa herself turns up pregnant. I frankly have no idea what to expect when a Gorgon’s expecting, but I have an even bigger problem when my presumed-dead former-fiancé sneaks into my tent with enough emotional baggage to fill a tank.

He’s been fighting for the other side, which technically makes him my enemy, and now he needs me and the power I’ve kept secret for so long: I can see the dead. It’s a blessing and a curse. Literally. Because the gods will smite me in a second if they suspect. 

But the other side is developing a terrible new weapon, and the only person who can stop the carnage was just murdered in a covert lab behind enemy lines. So I have no choice but to pull on my combat boots and go AWOL with my ex and a moody berserker to confront a ghost with a terrible secret.

Too bad uncovering the truth could make me enemy #1…

Warning: This book contains a Star Wars-obsessed werewolf, an adorable hellhound, demigods in peril, action, romance, and friends who put each other first—in a MASH camp where everybody knows your business. 

The Transylvania Twist is the second installment in author Angie Fox's Monster M*A*S*H series. The Monster MASH series takes place in and around a paranormal MASH unit during a seemingly endless war between the young Gods and older Gods who have been fighting since the fall of Troy. Petra Robichaud and her colleagues at the MASH 3063rd have been drafted until the end of the conflict, or until they die, which is bad for Petra but even worse for people like her vampire roommate, Marius. 

They’re living in this quirky, ad-hock camp, trying to make the best of it while they work long hours in the OR, putting soldiers back together – knowing that they’re probably going to see these injured heroes again and again – if they’re lucky. The underlying tragedy brings the oddball personalities in the camp together. They develop ways to keep their sanity and to create the kind of relationships that offer a port in the storm. PNN (The Paranormal News Network) is the news outlet covering the war. 

The doctors, nurses, and support staff at the MASH 3063rd watch it on the only television in camp, a beat up, 1970's cabinet model that is set up in the mess hall. PNN covers important stories like Mayan Insider Scoop! Developed Armageddon “Prophecy” After Tequila Bender; and Five Things in Your Lair That Can Kill You. This story begins with a surprise guest, a stunning breakup, and the return of someone who was supposed to be dead. 

First since the synopsis already tells you that Medusa shows at MASH 3063rd. She calls herself a Goddess, executioner of men, scourge, and surprisingly, pregnant. This is the same Medusa who turned her mother's lover into stone. Petra is lucky enough to be Medusa's doctor. If lucky means you have to avoid looking directly into her face for fear of being turned to stone. As we learned from the first book, Petra is a healer who can see the dead. Gods have outlawed her gift but luckily only a few people know what she can do. If the Gods ever find out about her power, she’ll be in mortal danger because of a prophecy about someone with that power being able to bring peace and end the war.

One of them, Galen of Delphi, Commander of the Green Hawk Specials Forces Unit, exists stage left and goes back to the war front in order to protect Petra's secret from getting out. This comes on the heels of a new prophecy. "The peacekeeper will find love as a hideous new weapon is born." The other is Father McArio who has tried to help Petra since she nearly destroyed her former hometown. To make matters even worse, Petra's former fiancé Marc who was drafted 10 years ago, is alive and well and working for the enemy.

Uncomfortable! He’s also a shapeshifting silver dragon. Marc arrives at camp to ask Petra for assistance. This assistance leads to a discovery of a devastating new weapon that the gods are working on that could kill all humans on Earth. Can Petra sneak into enemy territory and make it back alive and in one piece? Even if she agrees to help Marc, can she really trust a man who has already broken her heart once before? Things are about to get complicated. Oh, did I mention that Marc also knows Petra’s secret? Holy headache, Batman!

Petra is a curious character. Petra is part Fae part human who specializes in the paranormal. Petra is still a great heroine; she isn't the strongest person - especially compared to the supernatural creatures she is surrounded by - but she is brave and intelligent. Being reunited with her supposedly dead fiancé brings up a lot of emotional conflict for her in the midst of trying to understand the alleged prophecies that she’s supposed to bring peace. Her tent-mates are a broody vampire named Marius and a vegetarian werewolf named Rodger, both of whom are great side characters. If you read the previous story, you know that Rodger was able to go home and visit his family. But now he’s back with his entire Star Wars collection!

There’s more than enough action in this story as well as some very tense moments. I am looking forward to reading Werewolves of London which I have already been given a copy to read and review. I want to see how the author fixes the issue with Galen and Marc and Petra without it being over the top and expected. I would like to thank Angie Fox, NetGalley and Moose island books for this ARC. All options are my own.

 

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#Review - The Monster MASH by Angie Fox #Fantasy #Paranormal

Series: Monster M*A*SH* # 1
Format: Ebook, 340 pages
Release Date: December 29th 2020
Publisher: Moose Island Books
Source: Publisher
Genre: Fantasy / Paranormal 

Ancient gods. Modern war. And a star-crossed couple who could use some divine intervention.

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…

 

The Monster MASH, is the first installment in author Angie Fox's Monster M*A*S*H series. This book is the updated version of Immortally Yours. After the fall of Troy, the younger Gods declared war on the old Gods. The Gods are also fighting over which side would get what Capitals (Atlantis or El Dorado). For those who did not know if before, MASH stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. 42-year old Dr. Petra Robichaud is a MASH doctor in the war between the old Gods and new Gods. She serves the New Gods in Limbo. She was a drafted (forced recruitment) from New Orleans. As a half fairy, she is expected to serve until the day she dies, or the war ends, which ever comes first.

She also has a secret which could get her killed. She is able to see the dead which has been outlawed by the Gods. If the Gods ever find out about her power, she’ll be in mortal danger because of a prophecy about someone with that power being able to bring peace and end the war. Petra’s been able to keep her secret to herself, but when Commander Galen of Delphi shows up on her operating table, everything changes quickly.
Petra’s reluctance to play her predestined role because of the irreversible harm she did to the people of New Orleans shortly after her arrival. She doesn't want to repeat that same mistake which is why she freaks out when a dagger seems to follow her around every where she goes.

Galen is a demi-god and the leader of the Green Hawk Special Forces team in the New Gods Army who has served since the Siege of Rhodes 500 years ago. Galen is certain Petra is the healer foreseen in the prophecy. Galen needs to persuade the doctor to help him put an end to the war that has been going on way too long with nothing to show for it but mass casualties. Can Galen convince Petra to play her intended part? What sacrifice will he have to make? But Petra is terrified, both of the prophecy and of her growing feelings for Galen. 

The future literally depends on Petra’s ability to face both of those fears. It also relies on Galen's desire to keep Petra safe from anyone who might want to condemn her to a life of constant torture. The author has a real sense of humor. From the way she uses TMZ like reporters to report on, you guessed it, the Oracle Watch to explain which part of the prophecy they are talking about next.

Petra has two roommates. Marius, a vampire, and Rodger Wolfstein, a vegetarian werewolf keep things interesting. The ongoing prank war on Colonel Kosta is also reminiscent of the TV show M*A*S*H which I watched religiously. Father McArio is the only other person that knows about what Petra is able to do. He is the only one who knows another secret of hers that ended up causing a whole lot of pain and suffering back home.

There are a number of other secondary characters to watch out for: Horace is an alleged wing god. Shirley is Colonel Kosta's admin, no, she's not Radar, or Klinger. Jeffe is a security sphinx who has a tendency of causing mischief with the number of questions he asks of people. 

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