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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 […]
Book Review: Sunstone by Freya Robertson
Posted on April 6, 2014 Leave a Comment
Sunstone by Freya Robertson Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: The Elemental Wars #2 Publisher: Angry Robot Books Publication Date: March 2014 Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars As always, Robertson’s world and character building is incredible. Anguis continues to enthrall me with its beauty and its many realms and unique people. The events that occurred in […]
Tour Review: Night Owls by Lauren M. Roy
Posted on March 13, 2014 Leave a Comment
Night Owls by Lauren M. Roy Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Night Owls Publisher: Ace (February 25, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Score one to this book for having a protagonist who is a bookseller. And bonus points for her being a vampire too. The […]
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 […]
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