A drawn-out war, immortals and quasi-mortals and critters of a dubious nature, and a teeny-tiny bit of prophecy. It's so small you'll barely notice it. You know, provided you've been living under a rock for the past millennia. HA. Yep, I liked this one. It was messy and bloody and full of actual heroes (we're talking heroes straight out of myth and legend here!) and one VERY reluctant doctor who knows first hand the price of trying to manipulate a prophecy to fit the circumstances at hand.

To say Petra is cautious might be understating things. She's resigned to living out the rest of her days in a MASH camp patching up wounded soldiers only to send them back out to the battlefield. She absolutely DOES NOT intend to reveal her ability to see the dead. No way, no how. Then Galen ends up on her operating table and she acts on instinct to save him.

AND THINGS START HAPPENING.

A hunky hero, a reluctant heroine, monsters, pranks, gods, a tough camp commander, and a WHOLE lot of close quarters. Petra might dig in her heels at being at the center of it all, but she rises to the occasion when it comes down to it. VERY fun and off-beat and I'm looking forward to what the next adventure brings.

Oh, I had a lot of fun with this book! I jumped at the opportunity to read this book because the description sounded like something I would really enjoy. I have read a couple of books written by Angie Fox and knew that I like her style of writing so I felt like this book would be a good bet. It was so easy to slip into this book's world and I couldn't wait to see how things would work out.

Petra is a physician working in a MASH unit that is in place to treat injuries in the neverending war between the gods. She has been drafted to serve for the rest of her life or until either the war ends (which it probably won't). Everyone thinks that she is just a regular mortal but she has one little secret, she can see the dead. She saves the life of a demigod on her table who learns her secret and her life suddenly changes.

I really liked the characters in this book. Petra was a strong woman who worked really hard to do whatever good she could in the world. Galen was awesome. He seemed to take everything in stride but was always there ready to save the day when he was needed. Rodger just wanted to be able to be back with his family but was a good friend to Petra. Petra was not eager to jump into a relationship with Galen so it was fun to see how things ended up developing between the pair.

I think that this book was very well written. I really liked the fact that there was a good dose of humor sprinkled throughout the book. I loved the banter between the characters and thought that it added to the appeal of the story. There was a great balance of excitement, romance, and humor throughout the book and the pacing was very well done. This was a book that was very easy to read for hours at a time.

I would recommend this book to others. I thought that this was a fun story that kicks off a promising series that I look forward to reading more of in the near future.

I received a digital review copy of this book from Moose Island Books via NetGalley.

This book was completely unexpected. Who knew I would be totally into a book about wartime doctors?

Petra is one such wartime doctor. The war? Well it's between good and evil, old and new gods, you know, the usual. Because she's got some supernatural blood, she got drafted to be a doctor for... forever, since that's how long the war is supposed to last. Lucky for her, though, she's not immortal, so her term will be significantly shorter than her fellow doctors. So, what's supposed to stop the war? Well, there's a whole prophecy thing that may or may not refer to Petra.

Galen ends up on her table and prompts her to use her ghostly powers to bring him back to life, triggering all sorts of supernatural shenanigans and romantic hijinks. These two are perfect for each other, but it takes a while to get there (for Petra). The snark, quirk, and general adorableness of this book had me quickly flipping pages on my kindle all the way to the happy ending. If this is the start of a series - sign me up!

As a fan of both MASH and mythology I was quite excited for this book. Angie Fox creates a unique set up: a war between old & new gods has waged for centuries, and mystical mortals can be drafted at either side at any time. Half-fae Petra is a doctor who has been drafted from her mortal life in New Orleans to now work in a medical unit in Limbo. Unfortunately for her, she also sees the dead, a talent the gods have forbidden. Petra’s situation is further complicated when her secret is discovered by Galen, a special ops demigod who believes she is the key to fulfilling a prophecy and ending the war.

As I said, I was excited for this set up and I do appreciate the world Ms. Fox creates, however this book never really found its footing. The first half dragged without reason, when there were tons of opportunities to give back story or build emotions, but instead I just felt like we were going in circles it Petra’s actions without getting any depth to explain her actions. There was a ton of potential for Petra and Galen’s relationship and I liked the characters but I was constantly left wanting ~more~, in a dissatisfied way.

Overall it’s not a bad book, and perhaps later books in the story will fill the gaps I felt here, but for now I’m left feeling like this was a missed opportunity.

I loved the cover of this book and couldn’t wait to read it. As I was reading this book, I kept thinking I had read it before. Turns out, it is a rewrite of an old story, and truthfully, it was better the second time around. I love the characters, the interaction between them is fabulous. The storyline reminds me of the old MASH TV series, only this camp is located on the boundaries of Hell and the characters are werewolves, vampires, immortals, Demi gods, and Dr. Petra Robchaud, a drafted mortal with a secret that can get her killed. I love this author’s writing. It is original, filled with humor and odd, but likable characters, and many surprises. I can’t wait to read the next story in the series. You will not be disappointed.

Leave it to Angie Fox to put her own spin on MASH that is a funny, enjoyable, fantasy with twists and turns as always keeping in interesting. Looking forward to more.

Angie Fox presents a unique setting taking place in a MASH camp during the war between gods. Everybody with supernatural or useful characteristics is forcebly recruted by either side of the opponents. Like in the M*A*S*H series, this book discribes the hard life inside the MASH as well es the process of treating the more or less magical patients and how the residents deal with the harsh environment. One of them is doctor Petra Robichaud who does her outmost to save every patient coming on her table. Her life and everyone elese's is changing when a high ranking commander is coming in.

I don't think I have read anything by Angie Fox that I have not loved. Her characters feel like friends and you start to see aspects of your friend/or self in them. I haven't really thought about a MASH unit since the television show and to have one with paranormal surgeons and patients is fascinating. I enjoyed this book filled with humor and romantic intrigue.

I'm a huge Angie Fox fan and this book shows why. The world building is fantastic and completely unique. There was no guessing what was going to happen next because you haven't read anything like this before. I became completely invested in the characters. Petra and Galen have chemistry that is hot hot hot! The romance is a slow burn while the war and prophecy take center stage. The supporting characters are interesting as well, especially Rodger. You can't help but picture the t.v. show M.A.S.H. setting while reading.
This trilogy has a lot of promise and readers will love that you don't have long to wait between books. I really enjoyed the ending. Then I got to the blurb for book two, my mouth dropped open and I yelled at the pages. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Four and a half
This was a fabulous start to a new series and honestly I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. Does anyone remember the tv show Mash from the 70's because this has exactly that feel. Medics working flat out to put soldiers back together knowing that they are only going to get hurt again. Banter, practical jokes and general sticking your nose where it doesn't belong because everyone is teetering on the brink, exhausted and trying to stay sane. That my fellow reader is the end of the similarities because this war is fought between the Old Gods and the New Gods with Demi Gods and Mortals conscripted. The Mash unit of the New Gods is in Limbo and that's where we meet Petra a human doctor trying to just keep going. Petra has a deadly secret though because she can see the dead and its absolutely imperative that no one realises because thanks to an ancient prophecy it would mean she would be put to death ! So what can she do when not only does she literally push someone's soul back into their body but when he wakes the stubborn Commander just won't leave her alone ?
I really enjoyed this and that's probably because it's completely different to anything else I've read. Perhaps not laugh out loud funny but manic and compulsive reading. The romance didn't really fit very well for me but I'm invested enough to want Petra and Galen to get a happy ending. I particularly enjoyed the second half as things became much clearer and the supporting characters felt more fleshed out. I feel this could definitely entertain those who enjoy paranormal stories with a twist of humour and I look forward to reading more about Petra and her adventures.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love, love, loved this!!!! MASH with sphinxes. This reminded me of a few other series I’ve read and loved- and now want to reread. If you like your characters with snark and wit, and your plots multilayered, you’ll like this. It’s not so heavy you can’t get through it in a sitting or two, but I definitely didn’t want to put it down.

I remember the series MASH as I watched the reruns in the 90s so I was easily swayed by this book. The heroine of the story, Petra, is a doctor who has been drafted to a MASH years ago during a war between the gods. She has the ability to see the dead and has kept that a secret as it could have her killed. But one day she operates on a demi-god, Galen, and she saves his life by using her skill. So he knows and she unwittingly triggers a prophesy.

The story is fun and fast but for me it was rather predictable. I did like the fact that Petra in this story is not some heroine that saves the world but rather is the trigger.

I believe the series has been published once before, but I have not read that series so I cannot compare. My rating is based on the fact I read a lot of urban fantasy so I compared this to my fave series.

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of THE MONSTER MASH (Book 1) by Angie Fox in exchange for an honest review. The gods are at war, and they conscript anyone they want to fight in their armies. Dr. Petra Robichaud is one such conscript; she’s been pulled into the war by the younger gods and assigned to the MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) unit. When your coworkers are immortals, it’s hard to get seniority, so Petra gets all of the easy, i.e., boring, cases. Petra is excited to luck out and finally pull a difficult case, but in saving her patient, she reveals her deepest secret to the man she saved. Petra has a psychic gift forbidden by all of the gods; being born with this particular gift is an offense punishable by the death penalty. Petra’s patient is Commander Galen of Delphi who leads an elite special forces combat group. No matter how hard Petra tries to convince Galen he’s suffering from a near-death delusion, he obstinately pursues Petra and the satisfaction of prophecy.

I enjoyed this book. I was excited to receive the ARC because I enjoy both urban fantasy and this author’s books. I recommend this book to fans of the author and to fans of urban fantasy featuring war, prophecies, gods, and medical procedures.

#TheMonsterMASH #NetGalley

This book was great. It was a completely unique concept that hooked me from the beginning. I was a little surprised that Petra and Galen were merely pebbles that led to "bigger" characters to cause a cease-fire to be called to the war, but it showed that even a small thing can have a huge impact on the world around. I loved how well-written Petra and the rest if the MASH crew were made. Each one had a unique personality that really helped the story move and kept me laughing at their silly antics.

What an enjoyable story! It's a wild ride in a fantastic world and I totally enjoyed it. The gumdrop scene had me laughing. You get demigods, half fae, werewolf and a vampire set it a totally imagined world. I highly recommend it. I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and freely leave this honest review.

I received this ARC via Netgalley, Author Collective 20 and Moose Island Books, in return for an honest review. This is a modern fantasy set in the Limbo as the new and old gods war for dominance. I enjoyed this book, both for the unique fantasy story and the homage to TV’s MASH series.
Dr. Petra Robichaud is partially human/partially fae. Conscripted in the New God Army, she’s a thoracic surgeon with no end to her ‘recruitment’ and assigned to a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) unit near the front lines in a world of imps, devils, red dust and thermal vents that go straight to Hell. What can get her killed or placed into eternal torment is her secret – she can see & speak with the dead. When she resurrects a demi-god, he’s convinced she’s the answer to the end of the never-ending war. Petra is not convinced.
The book is written with serious and light-hearted parts. There’s romance and danger. There’s frustration with the hell that they’re all in. There are fun secondary characters, like Petra’s roommates (shades of the TV series again), a wise chaplain and a hardcase commanding officer.
This is the beginning of either a series or, at least, a two book story arc. I enjoyed this and recommend it.

Myth: 3.5/5

We’re dropped into a MASH camp, while conceptually this is relatable, this particular MASH camp is in Limbo, on the battlefield of the Old Gods verses the New. I definitely enjoyed the paranormal twist on a very “human” concept.

Petra was drafted as an army surgeon in this immortal war. She has her own secret, she’s a little more than mortal herself. Her hidden power and her drive to save lives leave her exposed as the one who brings peace in this seemingly unwinnable war.

The MASH camp characters were charming and eclectic. A great mix of supernatural drama, restlessness in a war camp and surgery. Petra was a strong, solo figure, used to taking care of herself and others, so it rocks her world a bit when a demi-god soldier she saved wants to take care of her.

Magic: 3/5

I like a good prophecy. It was a cute addition to have the Paranormal News Network (PNN) covering the oracles as they set forth each prophecy. I’m not sure I was a fan of the way that the next step/oracle would be revealed after the previous was complete.



Overall: 3.5/5

A cute story with fun characters in a unique setting.

I really wanted to like this book more. I grew up watching M*A*S*H* with my grandpa, and when I saw a book with romance and a mythical M*A*S*H* theme, I was all in.
It's not that I didn't enjoy this book, because I did! The characters were great, the dialogue was super funny, and all the little nods to the show warmed my heart. The world building is good, and the world itself is so interesting. I loved all the different mythologies and creatures. It's just...I REALLY hate the fated mates trope. And that has nothing to do with the author or writing, and everything to do with me.

Loved it, definitely not the MASH I grew up watching with my dad. What happens when the old gods and new gods fight for control and humans are just tools to use for their own amusement. Why don’t the gods want the war to end they have a prophecy but they will kill anyone that fits the description of the savior. Can one doctor and a dimi god save the world. I can’t wait to read the next book. I definitely recommend this book

Meh, this one just didn’t do it for me. I skimmed the whole second half. It was predictable and the characters were one dimensional. I didn’t like Petra. She was annoying and stubborn. The parts that were supposed to be funny fell flat for me. Just not for me.