May | 2016 | The BiblioSanctum

Book Review: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard

Posted on May 17, 2016 19 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Roses and Rot by Kat Howard Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Saga Press (May 17, 2016) Length: 336 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter They say there’s a certain amount of truth in fairy […]

Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books I Picked Up On A Whim

Posted on May 17, 2016 23 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 […]

Week 2: Between Two Thorns Read-Along

Posted on May 16, 2016 7 Comments

We’re continuing with The Split Worlds read-along this week, starting with the first book Between Two Thorns! If you’re interested in joining this Read-Along, visit the SF/F Read-Along group for more information and to join the discussion. The new season is starting and the Master of Ceremonies is missing. Max, an Arbiter of the Split Worlds Treaty, is […]

Audiobook Review: Warcraft: Durotan by Christie Golden

Posted on May 16, 2016 24 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Warcraft: Durotan by Christie Golden Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Media Tie-In Series: Warcraft Publisher: Audible Studios (May 3, 2016) Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Toby Longworth Warcraft: Durotan is the […]

YA Audiobook Weekend: Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on May 15, 2016 6 Comments

Genre: Young Adult, Supernatural, Fantasy Series: The Raven Cycle #3 Publisher: Scholastic Press (October 21, 2014) Information: Website | Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Narrator: Will Patton | Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Scholastic Audio (September 17, 2013) | Whispersync Ready: Yes

Book Review: Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel Kay

Posted on May 15, 2016 17 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel Kay Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: NAL (May 10, 2016) Length: 592 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Any time Guy Gavriel Kay releases a new novel […]

Book Review: Rendezvous on Noxus by S.A. McNeill

Posted on May 14, 2016 3 Comments

Genre: Science Fiction Series: Ride the Gizi #1 Publisher: Pronoun (January 18, 2016) Information: Website | Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars A review copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. Paras Briggs is a cargo pilot who […]

YA Weekend Audio: The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

Posted on May 14, 2016 22 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (April 26, 2016) Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Priya Ayyar As soon […]

Audiobook Rant-View: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Posted on May 13, 2016 33 Comments

Genre: Romance, Fantasy Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #1 Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s (May 5, 2015) Information: Website | Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 1 of 5 stars This is awkward. This book is problematic. Your fav is problematic. Thanks for the term “rant-view,” Wendy. 😉 This contains spoilers, so turn back now if […]

Book Review: The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Posted on May 13, 2016 13 Comments

“For evil left to itself, Valeman, does not simply perish; it thrives. Evil contained is not evil destroyed.” The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks Genre: Fantasy Series: The Original Shannara Trilogy #2 Original Publication Date: 1982 Author Info: terrybrooks.net Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I read this specifically because I wanted to compare it to […]