2.5 stars Category
Backlist Burndown: Artemis Awakening by Jane Lindskold
Posted on May 29, 2015 13 Comments
As book bloggers, sometimes we get so caught up reading review titles and new releases that we end up missing out on a lot previously published books. As a result, one of my goals this year is to take more time to catch up with my backlist, especially in my personal reading pile. And it […]
YA Weekend: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman
Posted on May 2, 2015 23 Comments
A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Seraphina Publisher: Random House Chrildren’s Books (March 10, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars I have to admit I went […]
Audiobook Review: The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Posted on March 3, 2015 32 Comments
The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Sword of Shannara Trilogy Publisher: Del Ray Books (1977) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Narrator: Scott Brick | Length: 26 hrs | Audiobook Publisher: Books on Tape | Whispersync Ready (as of this posting): Yes I have a dirty secret […]
Graphic Novel Review: Harley Quinn Vol. 1: Hot in the City by Amanda Connor & Jimmy Palmiotti
Posted on February 9, 2015 9 Comments
Harley Quinn Vol. 1: Hot in the City by Amanda Connor & Jimmy Palmiotti Genre: Superhero, Leading Ladies Publisher: DC Comics (October 28, 2014) Author Information: Website|Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 Hijinxs and mayhem ensue when one of Harley’s former patients leaves her real estate in Brooklyn. Packing up the few possessions she owns and […]
Book Review: War Dogs by Greg Bear
Posted on January 22, 2015 6 Comments
War Dogs by Greg Bear Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 Publisher: Orbit (October 14, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars I’ve never read Greg Bear before, and despite early reservations about his reputation as a hard science fiction author (hard sci-fi can be hit or miss with me) I was pleased that I would be able to […]
Book Review: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Posted on January 18, 2015 21 Comments
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss Genre: Fantasy Series: The Kingkiller Chronicle #1 Publisher: Penguin Group (March 2007) Wendy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Kote is an intriguing man. To his patrons, he is merely a friendly barkeep, but some spy what lies beneath the vibrant red hair and haunted eyes. But even […]
Book Review: The Stolen Throne by David Gaider
Posted on January 7, 2015 4 Comments
The Stolen Throne by David Gaider Genre: Fantasy, Gaming Series: Dragon Age Publisher: Tor Books (April 1, 2010) Author Information: Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Admittedly, I gave into Dragon Age mania as the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition neared after swearing that I wouldn’t buy another BioWare game before getting some solid opinions […]
Book Review: The Genome by Sergei Lukyanenko
Posted on December 14, 2014 6 Comments
The Genome by Sergei Lukyanenko Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Open Road Media Author Info Wendy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars I enjoyed Lukyanenko’s Night Watch, so I was quick to grab this one. I like when authors diversify their offerings. With Lukyanenko, he’s smoothly transitioned from an urban supernatural story in Night Watch, to hardcore science […]
Book Review: All Those Vanished Engines by Paul Park
Posted on December 5, 2014 22 Comments
All Those Vanished Engines by Paul Park Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars All Those Vanished Engines was a real doozy to read and rate, as you would expect of meta-fiction. I admit I’m quite inexperienced when it comes books that use it as a literary device, and […]
Graphic Novel Review: Glory – The Complete Saga
Posted on July 18, 2014 3 Comments
Glory: The Complete Saga Hc by Joe Keatinge and Ross Campbell Genre: Apocalyptic Superheroing Series: Collects Glory volumes #1 and 2 Publisher: Image Comics (July 2014) Wendy’s Rating – 2.5 of 5 stars Glory, through art, plot and character development, has become far more than the sum of her breasts. A lot of not-so-wonderful things can […]
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