South

by A.M. Molloy

Minami Kyuki is ready to start a new life at McMillan's School of Arts. Her dark past lurks in the background, threatening to unravel her dreams. Will Minami lose the battle with her demons as the burden to keep her family's memory alive overwhelms her? AJ White, an impressive songwriter, is ready for anything, even a little bit of romance. While she soon finds herself involved with Derek, a talented singer with a killer smile, AJ develops feelings for her roommate and struggles at the implication. She's never fallen for a girl before-does this mean she is gay? Bi? Add in a celebrity attempting to blackmail her and a family who'll disown her if she reveals her true self, and AJ can't help but wonder if attending McMillan's was a huge mistake. Throughout the chaos, Minami and AJ fight to keep together the best thing that has ever happened to them-each other.

338 pages, Hardcover

Published March 15, 2022

About the author

Mina "미나” Molloy (A.M. Molloy) is a Spanish major graduate from the University of Prince Edward Island in PEI, Canada. She currently resides in South Korea and shares her home with her soul-kitty, Sorren. She practices self-care by indulging in both reading and writing on topics she is passionate about. In hand with enjoying the simple pleasures in life, such as snapping the perfect picture, finding just the right song for the mood, and spending time with the best fuzzy friend someone could ask for, she aims to bring you on a journey through her works.

Reviews

[A.M. Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I just finished reading my own book in its physical copy for the first time. Obviously, this review is going to be biased but lemme say that I think it's a hella dope read.

If you're looking for a great LGBT+ novel, this is the book for you!

You can pre-order this bad boy now, links on my page and website. Personally, I think the hardcover is the prettiest version.

Also, Minami is a cinnamon roll that needs to be protected.

Anywho, the quality of this book is impressive. The printer did a great job and you know what? So did I. This is obviously a book I highly recommend. Tell your friends!

[Amy Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love comes in all shapes and sizes, but many young people are often made to feel broken by society for being different. What I loved about SOUTH was that it follows the story of two girls who navigate their love lives and this feeling of being broken. This is a book that should be read by everyone and anyone because it is a modern-day love story with relatable characters. It made me laugh, cry and fall in love. There's magic sprinkled in these pages and I cannot wait to see what A. M. Molloy does next!

[Lynn Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished reading your book and while it is not the type of book I usually read I really liked it and enjoyed reading it and I liked the plot and I feel like it gave me an inside look at some of your life. I will be ready for the next one when it will be published

[Ben Pick · Rating 5 out of 5]

South is a coming of age story as multiple individuals in an art college in Toronto meet and become friends. The characters felt natural, each with their own quirks, strengths, and weaknesses. The plot and dialogue flowed well and included some genuinely heart-breaking moments.

The story takes place over a two year college experience with each chapter being roughly a month. This give room for the characters to grow for both the better and worse from beginning to end.

Also, A.M. Molloy has written some well great songs within the story. These did not have to be explicitly written out, but they added to the story, its characters, and the lived in world created.

There are some strong trigger warnings. One of the main point of view characters suffers from PTSD and has vivid hallucinations throughout the story.

South includes several romantic scenes, though these never felt overly indulgent or included as spectacles. This was an incredible LGBTQ+ story which showcased how characters can struggle in their moments of weakness and rise to the challenges in their lives, even when a building falls on them.

[Court Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

a.m. molloy does an excellent job of painting a picture in your mind, and her characters invoke a lot of emotion.

[Ireland Aldridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect coming-of-age story that really makes you feel for the characters. It gives you every emotion from love to suspense. I was rooting for this love story from the beginning, and it felt like I was on this journey with them. Can’t wait for the next book!!

[Rachel Park · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved all the characters and how the plot developed. Lots of relatable emotions and a real page turner for sure. A great fun read.

[Isabelle Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Minami and AJ's journey at McMillan's School of Arts is filled with love, self-discovery, and emotional turmoil as they navigate dark pasts and uncertain futures!