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Book Review: The Midnight Queen by Sylvia Izzo Hunter
Posted on September 1, 2014 26 Comments
The Midnight Queen by Sylvia Izzo Hunter Genre: Fantasy, Romance Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ace (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars This book would be perfect for readers looking for a well-balanced blend of fantasy with a historical fiction-type setting, overlaid with a story laced with a heavy dose of the kind of […]
YA Weekend and GIVEAWAY: Storm Siren by Mary Weber
Posted on August 23, 2014 12 Comments
*** The giveaway is now over, thank you to everyone who entered! *** Storm Siren by Mary Weber Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Storm Siren Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 19, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars When I finished Storm Siren, I was speechless. If I am correct about what the ending […]
Book Review: Into The Fire by Peter Liney
Posted on August 15, 2014 10 Comments
Into the Fire by Peter Liney Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Series: Book 2 of The Detainee Publisher: Jo Fletcher (UK: July 3, 2014) Author’s Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars “Out of the frying pan and into the fire”, so the saying goes to describe going from a bad situation to a worse one, and that’s exactly what […]
Book Review: Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
Posted on July 22, 2014 11 Comments
Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn Genre: Historical fantasy, Series: Tales of the Otori #1 Publisher: Riverhead Books (January 2002) Author Info: www.lianhearn.com Wendy’s Rating – 3.5 of 5 stars The infamous Nightingale Floor is a skilfully designed trap that signs the presence of any who walk across. The perfect piece of home improvement for […]
Book Review: A Better World by Marcus Sakey
Posted on July 20, 2014 12 Comments
A Better World by Marcus Sakey Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller Series: Book 2 of The Brilliance Saga Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (June 17, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I’ve actually not read the first book of the Brilliance Saga, but was reassured when told I could read A Better World without having to tackle Brilliance first. […]
Book Review: Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Thomas Sweterlitsch
Posted on July 14, 2014 24 Comments
Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Thomas Sweterlitsch Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Putnam (July 10, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Cyberpunk is another one of those science fiction subgenres that have been more miss than hit with me in the past, but that hasn’t stopped me from giving more of it a try, hoping […]
Book Review: Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed
Posted on July 8, 2014 14 Comments
Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed Genre: Fantasy Series: The Crescent Moon Kingdoms #1 Publisher: Daw (February 2012) Wendy’s Rating 3.5 of 5 stars What I enjoyed most about this tale wasn’t the action, or even the over all plot. I loved the characters—specifically the juxtaposition of the different personalities, beliefs and relationships […]
Book Review: Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson
Posted on June 24, 2014 5 Comments
Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson Genre: Urban Fantasy, Science-Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Book Group Date of Publication: March 15, 2001 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating – 3.5 of 5 stars I know this book is classified as science fiction, but honestly, it felt more like urban fantasy to me. At best, it was […]
YA Weekend: Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Posted on June 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
Graceling by Kristin Cashore Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Graceling Ream Publisher: Harcourt (October 1, 2008) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The Graceling audiobook came highly recommended to me and I can see why … it gets the full cast treatment! If you’re confident that you can get […]
YA Weekend: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Posted on May 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Daughter of Smoke & Bone Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars It’s over! And make no mistake, whatever I may say here about Dreams […]
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