June | 2014 | The BiblioSanctum

Here we are!

Posted on June 23, 2014 32 Comments

Over a year ago, Tiara, Mogsy and Wendy discovered NetGalley, but without an acceptable outlet, we couldn’t participate as professional readers. That’s when a thought struck us. The three of us were already avid Goodreads users, making regular use of the site’s review options. We decided to join forces and revive Mogsy’s book blog, The Bibliosanctum, and now […]

YA Weekend: Earth Star by Janet Edwards

Posted on June 22, 2014 1 Comment

Earth Star by Janet Edwards Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Earth Girl Publisher: Pyr (April 15, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Jarra has carried out a successful rescue mission, saved lives at the risk of losing her own, and received the Earth Star and the highest honor of the Artemis medal. But still our […]

Book Review: EVE: Templar One by Tony Gonzales

Posted on June 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

EVE: Templar One by Tony Gonzales Genre: Science Fiction, Gaming Tie-in Publisher: Gollancz (February 2013) Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars My husband tried for a time to convince me to play EVE, the futuristic massive multiplayer online game about corporate space intrigue, piracy and politics. I couldn’t get beyond the whole “spreadsheets in space” […]

Book Review: The Leopard by K.V. Johansen

Posted on June 20, 2014 1 Comment

The Leopard by K.V. Johansen Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Marakand Publisher: Pyr (June 10, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars The Leopard was a really tough book to rate and as I sit down to write this review, I find myself waffling back and forth on my […]

Tough Traveling: Mentor

Posted on June 19, 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: vN by Madeline Ashby

Posted on June 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

vN by Madeline Ashby Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Machine Dynasty Publisher: Angry Robot (July 31, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars While reading vN, I was frequently reminded of a mission statement I saw once on Angry Robot’s website – to publish the best in modern adult genre fiction, or in their words, “SF, F and […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/18/14

Posted on June 18, 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! Mogsy’s Pick: The Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan: March 31, 2015 (Tor Books) I can’t tell you how much I love the Memoirs of Lady Trent books. As someone fascinated by the natural sciences […]

Book Review: Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin

Posted on June 17, 2014 2 Comments

Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Deadly Curiosities Publisher: Solaris (June 24, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second novel I’ve read by Gail Z. Martin and I have to say, her books have a way of wrapping around the reader like a well-loved, comfortable sweater. Prior to Deadly Curiosities, […]

Book Review: Skin Game by Jim Butcher

Posted on June 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Skin Game by Jim Butcher Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 15 of Dresden Files Publisher: Roc (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Let’s face it, there’s really no such thing as a bad Dresden Files book – but some are better than others. For me, this series reached its peak round book 5 or 6. I loved Death Masks and Blood […]

YA Weekend: Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne

Posted on June 15, 2014 2 Comments

Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Midnight Thief Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (July 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I was introduced to the world of Midnight Thief late last year when author Livia Blackburne offered me a review copy of the prequel novella, Poison Dance. After reading it I came to two conclusions. First, […]