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Book Review: Mage’s Blood by David Hair

Posted on December 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

Mage’s Blood by David Hair Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Moontide Quartet Publisher: Jo Fletcher Date of Publication: September 27, 2012 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Both the setting and story are vast and detailed, everything and everyone is connected; the author has woven an intricate epic […]

Novella Review: Poison Dance by Livia Blackburne

Posted on December 22, 2013 1 Comment

Poison Dance by Livia Blackburne Genre: Fantasy Series: Prequel to Midnight Thief Publisher: Lion’s Quill Press Date of Publication: September 12, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “A prequel novella to Midnight Thief that sets up the background nicely and gives the reader an early glimpse of the […]

Mogsy’s Winter Reading List

Posted on December 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

At the beginning of each season, I come up with a personal reading list apart from those books to-be-reviewed. I started ever since this summer, when I saw how organized it made me and how efficiently it managed to whittle down my TBR (70%+ completion rate!) Yet I’ll admit, I was terrible with following my […]

YA Weekend:The Almost Girl by Amalie Howard

Posted on December 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Almost Girl by Amalie HowardGenre: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Young AdultPublisher: Strange Chemistry (Angry Robot)Publication Date: January 7, 2013Author Info: www.amaliehoward.comWendy’s Rating – 3 of 5 stars: Riven is a military general in command of technologically advanced undead soldiers called Vectors. When we first meet her, she has defected and is being hunted by her former […]

Book Review: The Iron Wolves by Andy Remic

Posted on December 20, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Iron Wolves by Andy Remic Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Rage of Kings Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: December 31, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Full of unlimited energy and madness, this book is perfect for readers looking for a stronger, headier […]

Panels: Fables vol.1: Legends in Exile

Posted on December 20, 2013 Leave a Comment

Wolf and Snow chat about her sister’s violent disappearance in Fables vol.1: Legends in Exile

Audiobook Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Posted on December 19, 2013 6 Comments

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Throne of Glass Publisher: Audible Inc. Date of Publication: November 5, 2013 (audiobook) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Gripping and full of surprises; the story and the characters are gradually built up into […]

Audiobook Review: Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi

Posted on December 19, 2013 Leave a Comment

Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi Genre: Science FictionNarrator: Wil WheatonPublisher: Tor BooksPublication Date: May 2011Author Info: whatever.scalzi.comWendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars: Scalzi’s approach to science fiction is so refreshing and fun and he perfectly captures human nature at its best and worst. I’m three books into my love affair with John Scalzi’s writing. He is […]

Novella Review: Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu

Posted on December 18, 2013 Leave a Comment

Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love by Mercedes M. Yardley Genre: Horror, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ragnarok Publications Date of Publication: September 7, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “There is darkness but also a heart-wrenching beauty in this love story between two […]

Book Review: I Am Satan by Tim Hawken

Posted on December 18, 2013 1 Comment

I Am Satan by Tim Hawken Genre: Fantasy, Horror Series: Book 2 of the Hellbound Trilogy Publisher: Rethink Press Limited Date of Publication: June 25, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Hawken’s writing can invoke very vivid imagery, especially if you’re a highly visual person who can easily get lost in descriptions and ideas.” I’m […]