Review: Southern Bred and Dead

Southern Bred and Dead Southern Bred and Dead by Angie Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As always, I was so happy to return to this favourite series. Verity is back, dashing around ghost hunting with Frankie. I love Verity, she has such a good heart, and it’s so much fun to ride along as she’s solving murders both new and old.

This book did make me feel a little sad though - to see Verity and Ellis struggling so much with their relationship, and how to get around the fact that she takes so many risks. I really hope they can find a way to permanently work through that. I can’t help feeling that there are some steps she could take (eg take self defence classes) to stay a little safer.

I loved the fact that we started really digging into Frankie’s history - I won’t say any more as I don’t want to spoil it! I really enjoyed having that mystery alongside the present day murder.

Lucy made some lovely appearances too. I like the sense of community in Sugarland, even if not everyone is nice! It was great fun visiting some new in the past locations. And of course it all ended happily.

If you’re looking for a murder mystery that’s a little different, full of heart, humour and community, this is the book (and the series) for you. I highly recommend it!

I was given a free copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

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