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Waiting on Wednesday 02/10/16

Posted on February 10, 2016 25 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! Wendy’s Pick The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin (Orbit: August 16th 2016) I’m writing this WoW before even finishing the first book in the series, The Fifth Season, but I am […]

Book Review: The Damned by Andrew Pyper

Posted on February 9, 2016 19 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Damned by Andrew Pyper Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Paperback release: February 9, 2016) Length: 308 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter The Damned somehow missed my radar when it was […]

Top Ten Tuesday: Valentine Themed Freebie

Posted on February 9, 2016 17 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. They created the meme because they love lists. Who doesn’t love lists? They wanted to share these list with fellow book lovers and ask that we share in return to connect with our fellow book lovers. To learn more about […]

Audiobook Review: Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon by Delilah S. Dawson

Posted on February 8, 2016 4 Comments

Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science-Fantasy Series: Star Wars Canon Publisher: Del Ray (November 24, 2015) Information: Website | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 Stars Narrator: January LaVoy | Length: 1 hrs and 57 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Random House Audio (November 24, 2015) | Whispersync Ready: No Very slight spoilers, but you’ve been warned. I’m one […]

Book Review: Chains of the Heretic by Jeff Salyards

Posted on February 8, 2016 20 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Chains of the Heretic by Jeff Salyards Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Bloodsounder’s Arc Publisher: Night Shade Books (February 16, 2016) Length: 524 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I am stunned on so […]

Sunday Musings: Back to the Library

Posted on February 7, 2016 17 Comments

I did it. I finally did it. I went to the library and renewed my library card after months of delinquency. I’m ashamed really. How could I let my library card expire? For shame indeed. Not that I haven’t visited lately. Our local library has many great programs for kids and my seven-year-old has been participating […]

YA Weekend: Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto

Posted on February 6, 2016 23 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Balzer + Bray (February 2, 2016) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter It’s a real shame this book and […]

Book Review: Star Wars: Before the Awakening by Greg Rucka, Phil Noto

Posted on February 5, 2016 7 Comments

Star Wars: Before the Awakening by Greg Rucka, Phil Noto Genre: Space Opera Series: Star Wars Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press (December 2015) Author Info: gregrucka.com Artist Info: philnoto.tumblr.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars “Poe Dameron’s first ship was his mother’s RZ-1 A-wing.” This book had a lot of things going for it when I saw it at […]

Short & Sweet Review: Laisrathera by M.C.A. Hogarth

Posted on February 4, 2016 6 Comments

Laisrathera by M.C.A. HogarthM.C.A. Hogarth Series: Her Instruments #3 Publisher: Studio MCAH (May 12, 2014) Memorable Quote: “It is not humility to assume every responsibility is yours to bear. It is not wise. And it is not just, nor kind. You must let go of your need to feel that everything that befalls you is […]

Audiobook Review: Drake by Peter McLean

Posted on February 4, 2016 18 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Drake by Peter McLean Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Burned Man Publisher: Audible Studios (January 5, 2016) Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Mark Meadows Drake is […]