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YA Weekend: Storm Siren by Mary Weber

Posted on May 31, 2015 21 Comments

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Series: Book #1 of The Storm Siren Trilogy Publisher: Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins (August 19, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 Stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Christine Stevens | Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Thomas Nelson | Whispersync Ready: Yes In Storm Siren, we meet Nym, […]

YA Weekend: Seriously Wicked by Tina Connolly

Posted on May 30, 2015 10 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Seriously Wicked by Tina Connolly Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Teen (May 5, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed Seriously Wicked, though feel I should […]

Backlist Burndown: Artemis Awakening by Jane Lindskold

Posted on May 29, 2015 13 Comments

As book bloggers, sometimes we get so caught up reading review titles and new releases that we end up missing out on a lot previously published books. As a result, one of my goals this year is to take more time to catch up with my backlist, especially in my personal reading pile. And it […]

Tough Traveling: Heists/Cons

Posted on May 28, 2015 22 Comments

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 (and inspired by) The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is […]

Audiobook Review: Gears of War: Aspho Fields by Karen Traviss

Posted on May 27, 2015 9 Comments

Genre: Gaming, Post-Apocalyptic, Military Science Fiction Series: Book #1 of Gears of War Publisher: Del Ray (October 28, 2008) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: David Colacci | Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Tantor Audio | Whispersync Ready: Yes Gears of War is […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/27/15

Posted on May 27, 2015 11 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: The Last Mortal Bond by Brian Staveley: March 15, 2016 (Tor) I want this, I want this now! And what a gorgeous cover, featuring Gwenna and Valyn plus their […]

Book Review: The Shadow Revolution by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith

Posted on May 26, 2015 24 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Shadow Revolution by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Crown & Key Publisher: Del Rey (June 2, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars […]

Teaser Tuesday & Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books I Plan To Have In My Beach Bag This Summer or Ten Books I Think Make Great Beach Reads

Posted on May 26, 2015 13 Comments

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! […]

Audiobook Review: Corsair by James L. Cambias

Posted on May 25, 2015 20 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Corsair by James L. Cambias Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Inc. (May 5, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Victor Bevine | Length: 8 hrs and 9 min I’m actually surprised […]

Book Review: Where by Kit Reed

Posted on May 24, 2015 10 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Where by Kit Reed Genre: Paranormal, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (May 12, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars In a small island town on the coast of South Carolina, everyone […]