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winemakerssister's review
3.0
I love Molly Harper. I love her blend of sweet and snarky.
That being said, the Mystic Bayou series is not my favorite. There are funny spots, but it comes across more often as glib rather than witty. And I think the books are too short. Everything feels a little too rushed. Insta-love, angst that doesn't have a real reason behind it, and a rushed suspense plot line.
The books feel a bit like cupcakes: enjoyable, but no substance behind the sweetness. But they're free as part of the Audible Escape package and are definitely worth the listen.
Cover: striking! What a gorgeous cover model to play Sonja.
Narrators: Amanda Ronconi is the very best part of this experience!
Hogwarts Sorting Hat: Sonja is a Slytherin. And I think Will is a Gryffindor.
Themes: Louisiana, magi/supernatural, small town, selkie
That being said, the Mystic Bayou series is not my favorite. There are funny spots, but it comes across more often as glib rather than witty. And I think the books are too short. Everything feels a little too rushed. Insta-love, angst that doesn't have a real reason behind it, and a rushed suspense plot line.
The books feel a bit like cupcakes: enjoyable, but no substance behind the sweetness. But they're free as part of the Audible Escape package and are definitely worth the listen.
Cover: striking! What a gorgeous cover model to play Sonja.
Narrators: Amanda Ronconi is the very best part of this experience!
Hogwarts Sorting Hat: Sonja is a Slytherin. And I think Will is a Gryffindor.
Themes: Louisiana, magi/supernatural, small town, selkie
a6_wallflower's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
beckit's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
C: 6
A: 5
W: 7
P: 6
I: 8
L: 7
E: 6
CAWPILE TOTAL: 6.4
This volume was a little harder to get into than the last two but it did at least change up the formula a little bit in the plot structure.
It was nice to get to read more about Sonja and I liked her relationship with Will but honestly a lot of this one did feel a bit like filler and I did not enjoy Gillian being pregnant because that's just not my bag.
The new take on the legend of selkies was pretty cool though and that's the sort of thing I really enjoy about this kind of book, so that made it more worth the read.
Overall it wasn't a bad book and I did enjoy it, it just wasn't overwhelming.
A: 5
W: 7
P: 6
I: 8
L: 7
E: 6
CAWPILE TOTAL: 6.4
This volume was a little harder to get into than the last two but it did at least change up the formula a little bit in the plot structure.
It was nice to get to read more about Sonja and I liked her relationship with Will but honestly a lot of this one did feel a bit like filler and I did not enjoy Gillian being pregnant because that's just not my bag.
The new take on the legend of selkies was pretty cool though and that's the sort of thing I really enjoy about this kind of book, so that made it more worth the read.
Overall it wasn't a bad book and I did enjoy it, it just wasn't overwhelming.
peacefulbookwyrm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mistressviolet's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Another good continuation in the Mystic Bayou series. Lots of supernatural characters, a bit of romance, and a sprinkling of mystery. There are always plenty of shenanigans going on in Mystic Bayou.
This is a light, easy read—nothing too deep. But I do enjoy the characters and worldbuilding.
reader3000's review against another edition
4.5
4.5/5 ⭐
1/5 🌶️
## Tropes
-Slow burn
-Found family
## 📖 My Thoughts
I adore this series. The found family is amazing and is done so so well. I wasn't sure who would be good enough for Sonja but it was nice having the MMC as someone who was just kind. He wasn't necessarily as amazing but he was a really good person and what more can you really ask for. Sonja is just amazing and it was nice to see good family links outside the found family. Again I didn't see the plot twist coming but I wasn't really searching for it, I was happy along for the ride.
## ⚠️ Triggers
-Sexual content
-Violence
-Abandonment
-Medical content
-Toxic relationship
-Death
-Emotional abuse
## <:0_flag_progress_pride:1077471157575491594> Representation
n/a
## 🌶️ Spice
Spice took a while to happen. It was more a trust building exercise rather than pure passion but I still enjoyed. Was not a main focus of the story.
## 📝 Special Notes
n/a
## 🌐 Link to Book
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/e34ad132-8daa-4919-acf4-8da79efa474a
1/5 🌶️
## Tropes
-Slow burn
-Found family
## 📖 My Thoughts
I adore this series. The found family is amazing and is done so so well. I wasn't sure who would be good enough for Sonja but it was nice having the MMC as someone who was just kind. He wasn't necessarily as amazing but he was a really good person and what more can you really ask for. Sonja is just amazing and it was nice to see good family links outside the found family. Again I didn't see the plot twist coming but I wasn't really searching for it, I was happy along for the ride.
## ⚠️ Triggers
-Sexual content
-Violence
-Abandonment
-Medical content
-Toxic relationship
-Death
-Emotional abuse
## <:0_flag_progress_pride:1077471157575491594> Representation
n/a
## 🌶️ Spice
Spice took a while to happen. It was more a trust building exercise rather than pure passion but I still enjoyed. Was not a main focus of the story.
## 📝 Special Notes
n/a
## 🌐 Link to Book
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/e34ad132-8daa-4919-acf4-8da79efa474a
a_snyder's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
sarahsbooklife's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship