June | 2017 | The BiblioSanctum

Book Review: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss

Posted on June 20, 2017 24 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 Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 Publisher: Saga Press (June 20, 2017) Length: 416 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter “That was the […]

Book Review: The Ship by Antonia Honeywell

Posted on June 19, 2017 23 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 Ship by Antonia Honeywell Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Dystopian, Young Adult Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Orbit (April 25, 2017) Length: 336 pages Author Information: Website Just when I thought I’d seen it all […]

Audiobook Review: Blood Oath by Melissa Lenhardt

Posted on June 18, 2017 8 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Blood Oath by Melissa Lenhardt Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Book 2 of Sawbones/The Laura Elliston Trilogy Publisher: Hachette Audio (May 23, 2017) Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Author […]

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

Posted on June 17, 2017 43 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 […]

Excerpt and Giveaway: Wilders by Brenda Cooper

Posted on June 16, 2017 2 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** As you know I am a big fan of Brenda Cooper, and today I’m excited to share with you all a special excerpt and giveaway for her new book that I’m really looking forward to reading. Out now from Pyr Books, Wilders is the first of a […]

Friday Face-Off: Guitar

Posted on June 16, 2017 21 Comments

Welcome to The Friday Face-Off, a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy! Each Friday, we will pit cover against cover while also taking the opportunity to showcase gorgeous artwork and feature some of our favorite book covers. If you want to join the fun, simply choose a book each Friday that fits that week’s predetermined theme, […]

Book Review: Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton

Posted on June 15, 2017 29 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Harper (May 23, 2017) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website I’m a huge Michael Crichton fan, but admittedly I […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/14/17

Posted on June 14, 2017 13 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 The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert (January 30, 2018 by Flatiron Books) A mix of the creepy and the magical, The Hazel Wood first caught my eye when I was […]

Book Review: Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom by Bradley W. Schenck + Book & Mug GIVEAWAY!

Posted on June 13, 2017 16 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. Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom by Bradley W. Schenck Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Pulp Series: Book 1 of […]

Audiobook Review: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Posted on June 12, 2017 32 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Studios (May 2, 2017) Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: […]