July | 2016 | The BiblioSanctum

Book Review: Imprudence by Gail Carriger

Posted on July 24, 2016 13 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own. Imprudence by Gail Carriger Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 2 of The Custard Protocol Publisher: Orbit (July 19, 2016) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Last year I picked up Prudence, the first […]

YA Weekend: Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine

Posted on July 23, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Great Library Publisher: NAL (July 5, 2016) Length: 368 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I had a lot of […]

Book Review: Red Right Hand by Levi Black

Posted on July 22, 2016 10 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Red Right Hand by Levi Black Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Book 1 Publisher: Tor (July 26, 2016) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website The themes and ideas of H.P. Lovecraft’s works have long since influenced the […]

Book Review: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray

Posted on July 22, 2016 3 Comments

Lost Stars by Claudia Gray Genre: Space opera, Children-Tweens Series: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars Canon Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press (September 2015) Author Info: ClaudiaGray.com Wendy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars “Look through my eyes.” I’d heard the praise about this book and knew that it involved a pair of star-crossed lovers, […]

Book Review: The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone

Posted on July 21, 2016 20 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Book 1 Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books (July 5, 2016) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I’m not really afraid of spiders. Yes, they’re kinda icky, […]

Book Review: The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on July 20, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Series: Book 4 of Alcatraz Publisher: Starscape (July 19, 2016) Length: 336 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Great to know I can always count on the […]

Waiting on Wednesday 07/20/16

Posted on July 20, 2016 10 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 Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop (March 7, 2017 by Roc) It didn’t take long at all for The Others to become one of my favorite urban fantasy series. Next spring, […]

Book Review: The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan + Giveaway!

Posted on July 19, 2016 15 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own. The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Draconis Memoria Publisher: Ace (July 5, 2016) Length: 592 pages Author Information: Website […]

Week 3: All is Fair Read-Along

Posted on July 18, 2016 6 Comments

Our read-along of The Split Worlds series continues, and this month we’re diving into the third book All Is Fair! If you’re interested in joining this Read-Along, visit the SF/F Read-Along group for more information and to join the discussion. With thanks to Coolcurry for the read-along banner! Caught in the insidious designs of powerful puppet-masters and playing a life-or-death […]

Aliens: The Official Movie Novelization by Alan Dean Foster

Posted on July 18, 2016 6 Comments

Aliens: The Official Movie Novelization by Alan Dean Foster Genre: Science fiction Series: Alien #2 Publisher: Titan Books (April 2014) (Originally published by Warner Books, 1986) Author Info: alandeanfoster.com Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Aliens is one of my favourite movies so this book had a lot to live up to, with the potential […]