Reviews

Southern Myths by Amy Boyles

haleyrowe's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

pizzamyheart's review against another edition

3.0

Bummer. This one was not quite up to par with Books 1&2.

First of all, the Dragon sidekick was adorable. That was about it for this book.

Unfortunately there was some unfortunate cliches in this book

(Spoilers beyond this point)

Axel suddenly breaking up with Pepper? It was just such a convenient and poorly contrived plotpoint. Also reitterates the fact that they are so bad at communication. Just be adults about it. "Hey Pepper, my brother is coming into town, for your safety we need to maintain our distance." See ADULT. The breakup was unecessary drama.

THEN the really bad cliche.... Axel is a TWIN! OMG..... *eyeroll* I really really really hate this trope! WHY is it always good twin versus bad twin! Such a poorly contrived twist.

Then we get to the end and all is well and perfect? Nah, idc how sexy Mr Sexy is, his poor communication skills and need to hide things is emotionally immature. You wanna be together? Then be up front and communicate. This book had me really disliking Axel.


Also, Pepper's constant change of attitudes towards the baby dragon AND her need to sell him right away? She acts like she is enjoying her job at the familiar shop but still hating animals. Then you get the ultra rare baby dragon and you hate it too? Despite it calling you mama? How heartless.

Hoping book 4 improves.

khoyt's review against another edition

5.0

Just plain fun.

eowynn01's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

ladypalutena's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

deeofbkb's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

stenaphierose's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

pages_for_holly's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

anna_28's review against another edition

challenging hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

jen_baroness_mom's review

5.0

A baby dragon. How much trouble could that be?

Southern Myths by Amy Boyles is a fantastic book. It had me laughing, upset and outraged at different times. I truly like Pepper. She is learning to trust her instincts, but sometimes she is just overwhelmed with her whole new life.

The things I genuinely liked were:

The baby dragon. Seriously, who wouldn’t want a baby dragon? Even if he does get to be the size of a sofa, I'd still want him.

Cordelia comes clean about the breakup with her long-distance boyfriend and that she is now dating the new Sheriff, Garrick Young.

Betty, of course. She is a constant surprise. There isn’t a thing in Magnolia Cove that Betty doesn’t know. Well, that’s what she thinks. Betty cooks meals just like my great grandma did, and that makes my mouth water.

Jelly beans in all flavors, in sweet tea, on ice cream sundaes. Pepper is sugar crazy.

Honeysuckle wine. Pixie owned pop-up food stand.

Other thoughts:

Pepper still hasn’t learned how to control her magic. I know she keeps getting sidetracked with a ton of different things, but she needs to figure that out. Hopefully, Hugo will be able to help her with that.

Twins. One good and one bad. So, crazy.

Lack of communication and the excuse that it is for protection is still an excuse. Axel needs to get over himself.

Charlatans, mediums, and magicians. How do you know which is which? Good thing that Betty is there to help Pepper figure it out.

Idie Claire Hawkins, what an awesome name. She is a riot, with her being the best hair stylist in town, the town gossip (which makes sense due to occupation), and a medium too.

Where is Rufus? Oh!

5 Stars for Southern Myths by Amy Boyles

My rating for Southern Myths by Amy Boyles is five stars. I enjoyed spending time in Magnolia Cove with Pepper and her family. The mystery was good. I am off to read the 4th book in the series, Southern Sorcery. So, check out the Sweet Tea Witch Mysteries.

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