May | 2014 | The BiblioSanctum

Book Review: Gemsigns by Stephanie Saulter

Posted on May 22, 2014 1 Comment

Gemsigns by Stephanie Saulter Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of ®Evolution Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (UK: March 28, 2013/US: May 6, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I seem to be reading a lot of social science fiction lately. Given the old “too much of anything” adage about […]

Tough Traveling: Hidden Kingdom

Posted on May 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is interested […]

Book Review: The Remaining by D.J. Molles

Posted on May 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Remaining by D.J. MollesGenre: Science Fiction, Horror Series: Book 1 of The Remaining Publisher: Orbit (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The Remaining is a great zombie book. Originally self-published in 2012, it quickly became an internet bestseller before being picked up by Orbit, and there’s a damn […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/21/14

Posted on May 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Wendy’s Pick: Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater – October 28, 2014 (Scholastic Press) With thanks to Mogsy for alerting me to the fact that the third book in […]

Book Review: Night Terrors by Tim Waggoner

Posted on May 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Night Terrors by Tim Waggoner Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Shadow Watch Publisher: Angry Robot (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I think reading this book gave me better insight into coulrophobia. I mean, clowns are kinda creepy I guess. But I’ve also always found […]

Guest post: Intrigues of The Untheileneise Court by Katherine Addison

Posted on May 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Whether you know her as Sarah Monette or by her pseudonym Katherine Addison, one thing’s for certain — her latest book, The Goblin Emperor, is a clear winner. We here at the BiblioSanctum are pleased to have her join us today to talk about the art of politics in the novel’s Imperial Court. Be sure […]

Book Review: Blood Song by Anthony Ryan

Posted on May 18, 2014 2 Comments

Blood Song by Anthony Ryan Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Raven’s Shadow Publisher: Ace (July 2, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The story of Blood Song is about a young boy who trains and grows up to become a leader and one of the greatest warriors […]

YA Weekend: Earth Girl by Janet Edwards

Posted on May 17, 2014 2 Comments

Earth Girl by Janet Edwards Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Earth Girl Publisher: Pyr (March 5, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars When I think about Young Adult books from Pyr, words that spring immediately to mind are “distinct”, “unconventional” and “unique”. I guess that’s […]

Series Review: Bronze Gods and Silver Mirrors by A.A. Aguirre

Posted on May 16, 2014 1 Comment

Bronze Gods by A.A. Aguirre Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Apparatus Infernum Publisher: Ace (April 30, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars What an offbeat, curious little novel. I wasn’t surprised to discover that it was a Victorian-inspired steampunk urban fantasy type mystery, but it’s the other little pleasures thrown […]

Book Review: The Hallowed Hunt by Lois McMaster Bujold

Posted on May 15, 2014 1 Comment

The Hallowed Hunt by Lois McMaster Bujold Genre: Fantasy Series: Chalion #3 Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: 2005 Author Info: http://www.dendarii.com Wendy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars “Free will is sacred. The meaning of yes is created by the ability to say no” When I stepped into the world of Chalion, I was introduced to its […]