April | 2016 | The BiblioSanctum

Week 2: The Lies of Locke Lamora Read-Along

Posted on April 14, 2016 9 Comments

“Come along on an epic adventure! Flights (of fancy), accommodation (ethical) and food (for the imagination) included. Poison not guaranteed. All travel is at your own risk. Late nights, sore eyes, and an overwhelming desire to spend hours in the kitchen creating something wonderful may ensue. All belongings are the responsibility of the traveller; travel will not be reimbursed if […]

Book Review: Sawbones by Melissa Lenhardt

Posted on April 13, 2016 28 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Sawbones by Melissa Lenhardt Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Book 1 of Sawbones Publisher: Redhook (March 29, 2016) Length: 358 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Sawbones was a book that caught my eye the moment […]

Waiting on Wednesday 04/13/16

Posted on April 13, 2016 12 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 Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray (May 3, 2016 from Del Rey) I’m a big Star Wars fan, and I make it no secret that I enjoy reading the […]

Book Review: The Palace of Glass by Django Wexler

Posted on April 12, 2016 11 Comments

A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Palace of Glass by Django Wexler Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Children’s Series: Book 3 of The Forbidden Library Publisher: Kathy Dawson Books (April 12, 2016) Length: 368 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Middle Grade […]

Book Review: Masks and Shadows by Stephanie Burgis

Posted on April 11, 2016 23 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Masks and Shadows by Stephanie Burgis Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Pyr (April 12, 2016) Length: 300 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter This spring, Masks and Shadows rocketed its way up to […]

An Artificial Night Read-Along Week No.1

Posted on April 10, 2016 5 Comments

We’re journeying through the third book in the October Daye series. If you’re interested in joining this Read-Along, visit the SF/F Read-Along group for more information and to join the discussion. “October “Toby” Daye is a changeling-half human and half fae-and the only one who has earned knighthood. Now she must take on a nightmarish […]

YA Weekend: Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

Posted on April 10, 2016 19 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Rebel of the Sands Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers (March 8, 2016) Length: 314 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Rebel of […]

YA Audiobook Weekend: The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on April 9, 2016 7 Comments

Genre: Young Adult, Supernatural, Fantasy Series: The Raven Cycle #2 Publisher: Scholastic Press (September 17, 2013) Information: Website | Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Will Patton | Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Scholastic Audio (September 17, 2013) | Whispersync Ready: Yes Surprisingly, I have been enjoying The Raven Cycle. […]

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

Posted on April 9, 2016 31 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 […]

Guest Post: “Chaos and Order: After the Apocalypse” by Gail Z. Martin

Posted on April 8, 2016 7 Comments

Gail Z. Martin is an author whose books I greatly admire, from her high fantasy adventures that play out in grand imaginary worlds to her urban paranormal novels set in magical versions of our own. Ice Forged, book one of The Ascendant Kingdoms series was my first introduction to her work, so it was no small thing when last […]