February | 2016 | The BiblioSanctum

Book Review: The Brimstone Deception by Lisa Shearin

Posted on February 16, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Brimstone Deception by Lisa Shearin Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The SPI Files Publisher: Ace (January 26, 2016) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter The Brimstone Deception is the third installment […]

Short & Sweet Audiobook Review: Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson

Posted on February 15, 2016 18 Comments

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson Series: The Malazan Book of the Fallen #1 Publisher: Tor Memorable Quote: “Should you ever outrun the guilt within your past, Sorceress, you will have to outrun your soul. When it finds you again it will kill you.” TL; DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars. […]

Book Review: Son of the Morning by Mark Alder

Posted on February 15, 2016 21 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Son of the Morning by Mark Alder Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Banners of Blood Publisher: Pegasus Books (US: February 15, 2016) Length: 725 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Mark Alder […]

Sunday Musings: How Writers Write Fiction

Posted on February 14, 2016 7 Comments

I can write. I know I can write. I’m confident in my ability to write. But there’s always more to learn. I’ve been looking for a long while for a writing course that could help me hone my craft, while still fitting within my budget. This was a difficult task until I discovered the University […]

YA Weekend: Audiobook Review Bites

Posted on February 14, 2016 13 Comments

One of my unofficial reading resolutions of 2016 is to catch up with (and in some cases, complete) all the Young Adult series I started over the years. On some level, I want this goal to remain a fun, relaxing, no-stress pastime between my review books, but it may also be my most ambitious challenge […]

Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on February 13, 2016 29 Comments

Bookshelf Roundup is a feature I do every other weekend which fills the role of several blog memes, like Stacking the Shelves where I talk about the new books I’ve added to my library or received for review, as well as It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? where I round up what I’ve read since the […]

The Road to Civil War: The Fame Game

Posted on February 12, 2016 4 Comments

Previously, I shared some general thoughts on the original Civil War comic event that the upcoming movie will be loosely based on. I also briefly talked about the various events leading up to Civil War (Avengers Disassembled, House of M, Secret Invasion) that fostered the environment needed for the event. I said that I was going […]

Book Review: The Falconer by Elizabeth May

Posted on February 12, 2016 19 Comments

The Falconer by Elizabeth May Genre: Steampunk, fantasy Series: The Falconer #1 Publisher: Gollancz (September 2013) Author Info: elizabethmaywrites.com Wendy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars “Kiaran and I have little connection beyond our names. We battle, bleed and hunt together almost every night. He teaches me how to slaughter in the most effective, brutal ways possible. But […]

Book Review: The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal

Posted on February 11, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Tales of Valdur Publisher: Solaris (February 9, 2016) Length: 371 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Piratical fantasy? Yes, please. I love me […]

Audiobook Review: The Bees by Laline Paull

Posted on February 10, 2016 8 Comments

Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Science Fantasy Series: Standalone Publisher: Ecco (May 6, 2014) Information: Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy | Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins | Audiobook Publisher: HarperAudio (May 6, 2014) | Whispersync Ready: Yes “The Queen is dead! Long live the Queen!” In simplest terms, The […]