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Book Review: Banished by Liz de Jager

Posted on February 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

Banished by Liz de Jager Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Series: Book 1 of The Blackhart Legacy Publisher: Tor UK (February 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars At first glance, Banished may seem like another relatively routine venture into the paranormal young adult genre, but dig a little deeper […]

Book Review: Hang Wire by Adam Christopher

Posted on January 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

Hang Wire by Adam Christopher Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Series: Stand alone Publisher: Angry Robot (January 28, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Having wanted to read a book by this author for a while, I initially debated either tackling 7 Wonders or the Empire State series, but then […]

Book Review: Nameless: The Darkness Comes by Mercedes M. Yardley

Posted on January 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Nameless: The Darkness Comes by Mercedes M. Yardley (Ragnarok Publications) Genre: Horror, Paranormal Series: Book 1 of The Bone Angel Trilogy Publication Date: January 21, 2014 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Luna Masterson is an odd girl who sees demons. Reed Taylor is an odd guy who hangs around […]

YA Weekend: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Posted on January 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake Genre: Young Adult Horror, Paranormal Series: Book 1 of Anna Publisher: Tor Teen Date of Publication: August 20, 2011 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “An intriguing young adult horror novel with perhaps a questionable romantic side plot, but otherwise a spine-chillingly […]

Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson

Posted on November 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

Heartwood by Freya Robertson Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Elemental Wars #1 Publisher: Angry Robots Publication Date: October 2013 Author Info: www.freyarobertson.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 stars: The world of Anguis is a beautiful one, and I love the way the religion is bound into it and the characters so deeply and how Robertson explores that. Peace between […]

Book Review: Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews

Posted on November 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews Genre: Historical Mystery Series: Book 1 of Finley Jameson and Joseph Argenti Publisher: Exhibit A Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Some surprises to be found amidst an exciting mix of mystery and suspense, in this novel reminiscent […]

Book Review: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Posted on October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris Genre: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Rural Fantasy Series: Sookie Stackhouse Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: May 2001 Author Info: www.charlaineharris.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – As far as strong female characters go, I’d put Sookie right up at the top with the best of them. Sooo a few years back […]

Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson

Posted on October 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

Heartwood by Freya Robertson Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Elemental Wars Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: October 29, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “An ambitious novel that takes some time to build up, yet ultimately an impressive feat of storytelling featuring rich world-building and a […]

Manga Review: Attack on Titan, Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama

Posted on October 17, 2013 3 Comments

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama Genre: Dystopia, Horror Publisher: Kodansha Date of Publication: June 19, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “It feels hopeless, and the powerlessness of the characters in that situation is very tangible to the readers. However, as human nature goes, you […]

Book Review: The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor by Robert Kirkman

Posted on August 1, 2013 3 Comments

The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor by Robert Kirkman My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Yeah, my summer reading is in a funny cycle right now, and my current bender has been focused on The Walking Dead. Anyhow, I pretty much have to cut this whole review for major spoilers, and it’s a little […]