October | 2014 | The BiblioSanctum

Audiobook Review: Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Posted on October 24, 2014 5 Comments

Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Dark Fantasy Series: The Broken Empire #3 Publisher: Harper Voyager (August 2013) Author Info: marklawrence.buzz Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Though common sense will occasionally bind me, I’ll be fucked if fear will. Emperor of Thorns is unique in the trilogy because it is the first time […]

Tough Traveling: Elves

Posted on October 23, 2014 16 Comments

The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan ofReview 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 to […]

From A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Images from the Star Wars: Imperial Handbook

Posted on October 22, 2014 7 Comments

I make it no secret that I’m a pretty big fan of Star Wars. That’s why I was pretty thrilled when Wunderkind PR provided me some gorgeous images and artwork to share from the Star Wars: Imperial Handbook, published by Becker&Mayer and available now. Hope you’ll enjoy these as much as I did. Get a load […]

Waiting on Wednesday 10/22/14

Posted on October 22, 2014 13 Comments

“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: Black Heart by Mark Smylie: August 5, 2015 (Pyr) You’re probably thinking August 2015 sounds so far away right now, aren’t you? And I say DAMN RIGHT it does, especially […]

Book Review: Sword of the Bright Lady by M.C. Planck

Posted on October 21, 2014 17 Comments

Sword of the Bright Lady by M.C. Planck Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of World of Prime Publisher: Pyr (September 9, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Many will probably read Sword of the Bright Lady and think what a peculiar world our protagonist Christopher Sinclair has landed in, with all these funny magical rules and strange […]

PANELS: Batman: The Court of Owls

Posted on October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Batman has been missing for over a week. The bat signal has been shining every night since, until the bulb blows on the eighth day. Batman’s son, Damian, stands vigil with Commissioner Gordon, wondering how his father will find his way home in Batman: The Court of Owls.

Book Review: The Falcon Throne by Karen Miller

Posted on October 20, 2014 19 Comments

The Falcon Throne by Karen Miller Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Tarnished Crown Quintet Publisher: Orbit (September 9, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The Falcon Throne introduces readers to a kingdom torn apart by a centuries-long feud between two neighboring duchies, Harcia and Clemen – all because of a conflict that happened long ago. […]

YA Weekend: Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on October 18, 2014 10 Comments

Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 4 of The Wolves of Mercy Falls Publisher: Scholastic (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 2 of 5 stars I’m disappointed to say the least. Stiefvater’s Wolves of Mercy Falls was a trilogy I read a few years ago, and while it might not rank up there as […]

Book Review: The Scarlet Tides by David Hair

Posted on October 17, 2014 23 Comments

The Scarlet Tides by David Hair Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Moontide Quartet Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (UK: October 24, 2013, US: October 7, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Open up The Scarlet Tides and the first things you’ll see are several gorgeously illustrated maps depicting the world […]

Tough Traveling: Desert Nomads

Posted on October 16, 2014 22 Comments

The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan ofReview 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 to […]