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YA Weekend: Glitter by Aprilynne Pike

Posted on October 23, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was received from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Glitter by Aprilynne Pike Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult Series: Book 1 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (October 25, 2016) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter On […]

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

Posted on October 22, 2016 41 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 […]

Exposing Jack Sparks: An Interview with Jason Arnopp

Posted on October 21, 2016 7 Comments

In case you missed it, earlier this month I reviewed The Last Days of Jack Sparks, a book which has shot its way up onto my list of all-time favorite horror novels and is right now easily one of my top reads of 2016. Today, it is with great excitement that we welcome the author Jason Arnopp himself […]

Book Review: The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu

Posted on October 20, 2016 9 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Dandelion Dynasty Publisher: Saga Press (October 4, 2016) Length: 880 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter “Not all wars are fought […]

Book Review: The Apartment by S.L. Grey

Posted on October 19, 2016 14 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Apartment by S.L. Grey Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Anchor Books (October 4, 2016) Length: 272 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Being a huge fan of author Sarah […]

Waiting on Wednesday 10/19/16

Posted on October 19, 2016 16 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 Bane and Shadow by Jon Skovron (February 28, 2017 by Orbit) I was browsing Amazon earlier this week when I happened on the cover and description of the second […]

Book Review: Pathfinder Tales: Shy Knives by Sam Sykes + Book w/ Signed Bookplate Giveaway

Posted on October 18, 2016 13 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Pathfinder Tales: Shy Knives by Sam Sykes Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Media Tie-In Series: Pathfinder Tales Publisher: Tor (October 18, […]

And the BiblioSanctum #SPFBO Finalist is…

Posted on October 17, 2016 14 Comments

Since revealing our short list in the summer, we have been busy reading and reviewing our top six books in order to determine who will submit for the final rounds of the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. While each of us has read all six of the books, we have posted reviews for two of those books […]

YA Weekend Audio: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on October 16, 2016 13 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Six of Crows Publisher: Audible Studios (September 27, 2016) Length: 18 hrs Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrators: Brandon Rubin, Jay Snyder, Elizabeth Evans, […]

Audiobook Review: Children of the Different by S.C. Flynn

Posted on October 15, 2016 16 Comments

A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Children of the Different by S.C. Flynn Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: The Hive (Audiobook: August 19, 2016) Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Stephen Briggs Children […]