The Goddess of Fried Okra by Jean Brashear

 

 Grief. Hope. Love. Sword fights. And the crisp glory of fried okra.

Ex-cocktail waitress and "convenience story professional" Eudora "Pea" O'Brien is filled with grief and regret, low on cash and all alone. Headed down the hot, dusty back roads of central Texas, Pea is convinced she'll find a sign leading her to the reincarnated soul of the sister who raised her. A sign that she's found her place in the world of the living again.

At least that's what the psychic promised.

In an unforgettably funny and poignant journey, Pea collects an unlikely family of strays-a starving kitten, a pregnant teenager, a sexy con man trying to go straight, and a ferocious gun dealer named Glory, who introduces Pea to the amazing, sword-wielding warrior goddesses of Texas author Robert E. Howard-creator of the Conan the Barbarian novels-and celebrated in festival every year. Six foot tall, red-headed Pea looks good with a sword in her hand.

Glory, the goddesses, and a grandmotherly caf owner become Pea's unlikely gurus as she struggles to learn swordplay and the art of perfect fried okra. She'll have to master both if she's going to find what matters most-her own lost soul.  Image and Synopsis from GoodReads




What I have to say:


I was pleasantly surprised by this book.  Once again, not a choice I would have made but I did get this one free!  I downloaded it onto my Kobo when I first got it on Christmas.  


I loved the way Jean Brashear wrote this book, like you were talking to her, it made it easy to read.  It was a fun read and I'm glad I took the chance on it. Eudora is a fun girl and her supporting cast of characters are not only misfits but completely enjoyable to get know. 


I would recommend this book - seriously!


I give it a 4.
 

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