May | 2015 | The BiblioSanctum

Novella Review: The Shadow of Elysium by Django Wexler

Posted on May 18, 2015 15 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. The Shadow of Elysium by Django Wexler Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2.5 of The Shadow Campaigns Publisher: Intermix (May 19, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m not usually one to pick up […]

Book Review: Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Posted on May 18, 2015 31 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. Uprooted by Naomi Novik Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Del Rey (May 19, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I was excited when I learned that Naomi Novik would be […]

Book Review: The Dragons of Dorcastle by Jack Campbell

Posted on May 17, 2015 8 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. The Dragons of Dorcastle by Jack Campbell Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 1 of The Pillars of Reality Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency (Ebook: April 3, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Boy […]

YA Weekend: The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

Posted on May 16, 2015 17 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. The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Wrath and the Dawn Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (May 12, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars […]

Book Review: The Hanged Man by P.N. Elrod

Posted on May 15, 2015 17 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. The Hanged Man by P.N. Elrod Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Her Majesty’s Psychic Service Publisher: Tor (May 19, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I have a weakness for gaslight […]

Book Review: Earthrise by M.C.A. Hogarth

Posted on May 14, 2015 12 Comments

Book Source: Free review copy provided by Studio MCAH via NetGalley Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera Series: Book 1 of Her Instruments Publisher: Studio MCAH (April 30, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided to me by Studio […]

Tough Traveling: The Weasel

Posted on May 14, 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 […]

Book Review: The Fifth Heart by Dan Simmons

Posted on May 13, 2015 5 Comments

The Fifth Heart by Dan Simmons Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (March 24, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars A Dan Simmons book is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get. And like a box of chocolates, you know they’re all good but some are going […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/13/15

Posted on May 13, 2015 17 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 Bloodforged by Erin Lindsey: September 29, 2015 (Ace) The Bloodforged is the sequel to The Bloodbound, and I’m super eager to get my next Erin Lindsey (also known as E.L. Tettensor) fix. I […]

Book Review: The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs

Posted on May 12, 2015 21 Comments

Book Source: Free review copy provided by Quirk Books via NetGalley Genre: Nonfiction, Humor Publisher: Quirk Books (May 12, 2015) Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Sam Maggs is known around the internet for writing articles about how geek culture and women intersect. She’s contributed to the book Chicks Dig Gaming and sites such as The Mary Sue, and […]